Association News

Dave’s wave goodbye
David Hoh, who served as editor of The CFIDS Chronicle from the Summer 1997 issue through this July, has left the world of journalism for an elementary school classroom. He is teaching 4th grade this fall in Charlotte, N.C.

"It has been a real privilege to serve as a member of the staff of The CFIDS Association and to work with and learn from many of you in the CFIDS community," Hoh said. "I am excited by opportunities afforded by recent developments in research laboratories around the world and particularly by the action plan being undertaken by the Association to ensure that those opportunities are converted into tangible gains.

"This career change is one I’ve contemplated for many years, and I had the unique opportunity to make it happen this summer. However, the lessons you have taught me through your letters, your articles and your activism as well as the dedication of my fellow staff members at the Association, will always be a part of my life. Thank you."

Brehio comes on board
Renée Brehio, a health care communications professional, recently joined The CFIDS Association’s staff. Her experience includes working for the Department of Health and Human Services, a regulatory publishing company, a university medical center, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and Burson-Marsteller, a large public relations firm in Washington, D.C.

Ms. Brehio has helped raise public awareness of many medical conditions, including breast cancer and AIDS. She will be assuming responsibility for producing the Chronicle as well as overseeing the Association’s media activities. Her e-mail address is rmbrehio@cfids.org.