Freelance Senior Medical Editor
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Dena Croog is listed as Freelance Senior Medical Editor at Freelance, based in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Dena Croog.
Dena Croog previously worked as Senior Medical Editor at Area 23 and Founder; Executive Director at Refa'Enu. Dena Croog holds Ba, Journalism & Mass Media from Rutgers University.
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About Dena Croog
I'm a writer and editor with a wide range of editorial experience in the fields of health care, mental health, psychiatry, and book publishing. I have a passion for writing fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.I'm also a mental health advocate and peer specialist, with focus on both the Jewish population and the general public. I founded a nonprofit organization, Refa'enu, that's focused on mood disorder education and management in Jewish communities.Specialties:• copy editing, proofreading, substantive editing, article writing, interviewing, reporting, Web publishing• fiction, nonfiction, poetry• mental health support and advocacy
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Senior Medical Editor
CurrentThis position is a continuation of the previous position at McCann Health -- now at Area 23.
May 2024 - Present
Founder; Executive Director
CurrentFounded Refa'enu, an NJ non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness in the Jewish community about depression and related disorders and their management.
Jan 2014 - Present
Op-Ed Columnist; Writer
Current
The Jewish Standard
Feb 2014 - Present
Senior Medical Editor
Sep 2021 - May 2024
Senior Medical Copy Editor/Proofreader
Freelance
Copy edited & proofread content for healthcare communication companies as well as ad copy at multiple healthcare advertising agencies:Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness, New York, NY; Omnicom Group, New York, NY (Biolumina, Harrison and Star, AgencyRx, CDM-NY, CDMi-Connect); McCann HumanCare, New York, NY; Virgo Health, New York, NY; Aptara, Falls Church, VA.
Nov 2010 - Sep 2021
Copy Editor
Freelance, Self-Employed
- Keshet - Editor and writer for a nonprofit community newsletter (June '10 - '16)- copyedited memoir, self-published through Harvard Bookstore (Sept '13 - Oct '13)- KELA Research & Strategy Ltd - edited Website content for international business intelligence firm (Oct '12)
Jun 2010 - Jun 2016
Group Facilitator
Mood Disorders Support Group Of New York
Oct 2004 - Nov 2014
May 2012 - Aug 2013
Senior Editor, Primary Psychiatry
As Senior Editor of Primary Psychiatry--a peer-reviewed psychiatry journal geared towards primary care physicians and psychiatrists--I edited articles, columns, interviews, and news pieces for grammar and style. I coordinated columnist submissions and corresponded daily with authors on revisions. I also updated the journal's Website as well as trained and.
Jul 2005 - Oct 2010
Writer And Book Reviewer, Publishers Weekly
Authors I have covered in book reviews, articles or Q&As include Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Peter Kramer, Kay Redfield Jamison, Tobias Wolff, Ethan Hawke, Chuck Palahniuk, Naomi Ragen, and Joyce Maynard, among others.
Sep 2000 - Jan 2007
Assistant Editor, Publishers Weekly
At Publishers Weekly, I was the main liaison in the book review department between book publicists, PW editors, and PW reviewers.
Aug 2001 - Jul 2005
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Dena Croog education
Ba, Journalism & Mass Media
Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism
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Dena Croog works for Freelance.
What is Dena Croog's role at Freelance?
Dena Croog is listed as Freelance Senior Medical Editor at Freelance.
Where is Dena Croog based?
Dena Croog is based in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States while working with Freelance.
What companies has Dena Croog worked for?
Dena Croog has worked for Freelance, Area 23, Refa'Enu, The Jewish Standard, and Mccann Health New York.
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Dena Croog holds Ba, Journalism & Mass Media from Rutgers University.
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