Andrea Wright Agustin
Welcome! I'm a writer and editor with strong communications, marketing, and publishing experience. I can help you generate more business with dynamic and targeted corporate marketing materials and bring your story to life with creative and innovative ideas. Here are a few samples of my published work.
Feature Articles
Lessons from the Garden
This compelling article details one man’s health struggles and how they never prevent him from losing sight of the big picture. Spring 2012 Island Scene magazine
Kaimana Winners Shine
Take a quick peek at the accomplishments of three outstanding Hawaii teens. Summer 2011 Island Scene magazine
Burgers and Beyond
A fun feature on a Maui food contester and how fresh, local ingredients help her win big. Spring 2010 Island Scene magazine
A Sobering Look at Hawaii’s Driving Record
This article explains how ignition-interlock devices can help prevent drunk driving fatalities. Oceanic Time Warner Cable’s Community Website
Love Comes Full Circle at The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel
A touching Hawaiian wedding story. The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel website
Health Care News and Information
Comprehensive Care Gives You the Most Benefits
An article explaining how advanced practice registered nurses are filling a critical need in the medical system. Fall 2011 Island Scene magazine
Orchestrating Your Health Care
Why comprehensive health centers can bridge gaps in care and how HMSA is working to improve health care quality. Fall 2009 Island Scene magazine
Health and Wellness Articles
Swim to the Top of the Gene Pool
This article explains how genes affect your health risk factors and what you can do to lower these risks. Summer 2010 Island Scene magazine
Getting Over a Weight-Loss Plateau
Diet and exercise hurdles are frustrating; this article can help you overcome the obstacles and achieve your goals. Winter 2010 Island Scene magazine
Posture Makes Perfect
Why keeping your spine aligned is so important and how to do it while you’re sitting, standing, and lying down. Winter 2010 Island Scene magazine
A New Reason to Smile
An article explaining the correlations between oral health and diabetes, heart disease, and a healthy pregnancy. Spring 2009 Island Scene magazine
Disease Management Articles
Keep Your Cholesterol in Check
What cholesterol is, how it affects you, and what you can do help keep it at a healthy level. Oceanic Time Warner Cable’s Community Website
Immunizations
An article describing how child immunizations can help prevent disease and keep the entire community healthy. Spring 2011 Island Scene magazine
Overcoming Embarrassment
Colorectal cancer isn’t easy to discuss, but silence can kill you. Here’s what you need to know about getting screened. Winter 2011 Island Scene magazine
Live a Good Life with Diabetes
Having diabetes can be tough, but taking proper control of the disease can help ensure that it doesn’t control you. Oceanic Time Warner Cable’s Community Website
A Breath of Fresh Air
How the right diagnosis and proper treatment of COPD can help you breathe easier. Fall 2010 Island Scene magazine
Food and Nutrition Articles
Quinoa Makes A Comeback
This article – complete with recipes – introduces an important historic crop and explains why it should be on your dinner table tonight. Fall 2011 Island Scene magazine
Chick-please!
An article and recipes featuring healthful, versatile chickpeas. Spring 2011 Island Scene magazine
Cool, Sweet, and Fun to Eat
A nostalgic taste of New Jersey summers and ice pop recipes. Summer 2010 Island Scene magazine
Personal Stories
What I Never Knew I Always Wanted
A fond recollection of the most perfect day of my life. Winter 2012 Island Scene magazine
When the Islands Beckon
How I fell under Hawaii’s mesmerizing spell. Summer 2011 Island Scene magazine
Please note that I did not post the many articles I’ve ghostwritten for corporate executives and physicians because of confidentiality agreements.