About
As a long-time member and supporter of the American Behcet's Disease Association, Joanne Zeis works closely with the organization in distributing books and resources for patients, their loved ones, and health care providers. She is also a member of the International Society for Behcet's Disease, the Vasculitis Foundation, and the American Medical Writers Association. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Tufts University, with additional classes through the Continuing Education Department of Harvard Medical School, and the Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health at Duke University Medical Center.
Joanne's search for a Behcet's diagnosis was the subject of an episode of the Discovery Health Channel's "Mystery Diagnosis" TV series in 2005. The show can be seen in the Videos section of this website.
In 2006, Joanne was the sole recipient of the American Medical Association's Citation for Distinguished Service award, for her ongoing work in Behcet's disease. The Citation is the only national award given each year by the AMA to a non-medically-trained individual.
Joanne works full-time as a medical writer for a company in Massachusetts, where she provides plain-English interpretations of medical information for health care consumers. She lives with her husband and two children and has been dealing with Behcet's disease since 1979.
Joanne Zeis
PO Box 255
Uxbridge, MA 01569 USA
Fax: 1.508.278.5145
Send email: joanne at behcetsdisease dot com
Please note: Due to the volume of email received at this address, it may take several days for a response.
About Behcet's Basics Blog Books Order/Donate Events Links Contact
Copyright 2010 Joanne Zeis
Joanne's search for a Behcet's diagnosis was the subject of an episode of the Discovery Health Channel's "Mystery Diagnosis" TV series in 2005. The show can be seen in the Videos section of this website.
In 2006, Joanne was the sole recipient of the American Medical Association's Citation for Distinguished Service award, for her ongoing work in Behcet's disease. The Citation is the only national award given each year by the AMA to a non-medically-trained individual.
Joanne works full-time as a medical writer for a company in Massachusetts, where she provides plain-English interpretations of medical information for health care consumers. She lives with her husband and two children and has been dealing with Behcet's disease since 1979.
Joanne Zeis
PO Box 255
Uxbridge, MA 01569 USA
Fax: 1.508.278.5145
Send email: joanne at behcetsdisease dot com
Please note: Due to the volume of email received at this address, it may take several days for a response.
About Behcet's Basics Blog Books Order/Donate Events Links Contact
Copyright 2010 Joanne Zeis