Thanks to those who have worked with the media to increase awareness of CFIDS. This update shows the success we’re having, and responses by the CFIDS Public Relations (CPR) Team  Please clip articles about CFIDS, note the name and date of the publication, and send to CPR Team,  PO Box 220398, Charlotte NC 28222-0398. Send a note to that address or E-mail to cpr@cfids.org to join the team.

Magazines
September 1998, ADVANCE for Nurse Practitioners. "CFS: New research zeros in on physiologic causes," by Sally Peters. Focuses on the experiences of nurse practitioner Cynthia Voyles, who works with Dr. Charles Lapp in Charlotte, N.C. Voyles advises nurses to be sympathetic to their CFIDS patients' emotional pain, as well as physical pain. Recent research is highlighted, with the patient perspective from Patti Schmidt.

Nov. 15, 1998, Chicago Tribune Magazine. "He's really sick of being tired," by photographer Charles Osgood and his 14-year-old son, Zac, who has CFIDS. They tell the story of CFIDS from a parent's and a child's perspective in powerful terms, covering doctor, school and government issues. Highlights Dr. David Lipkin and Randi Ravitts Woodworth, president of the Chicago CFS Association.

December 1998, U.S. Pharmacist. "The many faces of fatigue." Clearly differentiates CFIDS from the fatigue that occurs as a symptom of many other diseases, and offers practical and appropriate suggestions to help pharmacists counsel patients who seek their advice.

Newspapers
Oct. 19, 1998, Boston Globe. "New study finds many are hit by chronic fatigue," by Richard A. Knox. Reporting on the AACFS conference, article includes new prevalence data, progress in research and the name controversy. Kim Kenney and Drs. Philip Lee, Anthony Komaroff and Nancy Klimas are quoted. An editorial supporting research efforts ran the same day.

Oct. 26, 1998, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. "Chronic fatigue patients want a new name," by Karen Garloch. Describes the arguments for changing the name and the obstacles to be overcome.

Nov. 8, 1998, New York Times. "Still battling an illness, Jarrett ends his silence." Sympathetic article describes jazz pianist Keith Jarrett's battle with CFIDS (see CFIDS News this issue).

Nov. 8, 1998, Vernon Daily Record, Texas. "More than tired: Chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers say illness hard to explain to others." Article describes CFIDS through the experiences of local residents Donna Pate and Amanda Cook.

Nov. 15, 1998, syndicated (Sun-Sentinal, Florida; The Columbian, Washington; etc.) Dr. Paul Donohue affirmed his recognition of CFIDS as a real, serious illness in his syndicated health column.

Dec. 9, 1998, The Minnesota Women's Press. "A spirit that never tires." Profile of Marjory Aldrich, her difficult experience with CFIDS and her advocacy for victims of mistreatment by doctors, lawyers and state agencies.

CPR Alert! Dec. 23, 1998, Wall Street Journal, "Chronic Disability payments." Editorial disdainful of CFIDS opposes forthcoming Social Security ruling (see Association News this issue).