Expertise
Mental health and wellness, metabolic health, COVID-19
About
Monroe Hammond joined Everyday Health in 2021 and now runs the news desk as an editor. They received a master’s degree from the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, as well as a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Emory University in Atlanta.
Hammond has written and edited explainers on a number of health and wellness topics, including racial disparities in HIV treatment, the metabolic benefits of cold exposure, how the flu shot works, and solutions for seasonal dermatology woes. They have also edited pieces on the latest developments from NASA, the health repercussions of climate change, and the cutting edge of quantum physics. Their work has appeared in Popular Science, Insider, Psychology Today, and Health Digest, among other outlets.
Before turning to journalism, Hammond taught English while living in Thailand and Malaysia. They were born and raised in the American South, and currently live in Brooklyn with their spouse, three cats, and too many houseplants to count.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Film and Media Studies, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Journalism with a concentration in Health and Science Reporting, Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY
Professional Organizations
Book & Media Recommendations
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk, MD
Latest Work
Latest contributions from Monroe Hammond, in Abortion, Acne, Allergies, ALS, Anxiety Disorders, Botulism, COPD, Cough, Crohn's Disease, Digestive Health, Dry Eyes, E. Coli, Food Safety, Healthy Living, Heart Disease, Listeria, Menstrual Cycle & Disorders, Pain Management, Postpartum Depression, Public Health, Rare Diseases, Salmonella, Staph/MRSA, Workouts & Activities