Members of the media who would like information about Samuel Merritt College, background for a related news story, or to interview one of our faculty/staff experts as a source please contact:
Elizabeth Valente
Associate Director of Media Relations and Publications
450 30th St, Suite 2840
Oakland, CA 94609
evalente@samuelmerritt.edu [1]
Office: 510.869.6243
Cell: 510.725.7980
The Associate Director of Publications and Media Relations promotes Samuel Merritt College news and information through local, State and national media on topics that range from health sciences education to the College’s role in the greater community. Faculty experts in the field of nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant and podiatric medicine provide opinion and information for the media who contact the OP. Institutional publications to inform and/or support SMC events or activities are also produced such as brochures, newsletters, press releases and other hardcopy and web based publications.
SMC in the News: 
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November 2008
- California RN Achievements - Valerie Dzubur [3]
NurseWeek
October 2008
- California RN Achievements - Dr. Paulina Van [4]
NurseWeek
September 2008
- The Dean's Vision for CSPM and Podiatric Medicine [5]
APMA Daily eNews - Tips for Keeping Runner's Feet in Tip Top Shape [6]
Health News Digest - Podiatrists can help prevent children's foot pains from becoming long-term problems [7]
Oakland Tribune - Festival celebrates Punjabi heritage [8]
Vallejo Times-Herald - Podiatrists using UV-based technology to treat toenail fungus [9]
BioOptics World - Unhappy Feet [10]
New York Times
Recent press releases:
August 2008
June 2008
May 2008