Julie Halpert

The number one zip code for GLP-1 drugs is the Upper West Side of Manhattan. In affluent places, people use these drugs to look better for summertime. But the average person on Medicaid doesn’t have access to these drugs. Dr. Mehmet Oz speaking at #LongevitySummit

He added: If you don’t have doctors guarding the process, then you have risks that are unexpected.

I believe the American medical community has lost its mojo. We no longer feel like we run the show. Dr. Mehmet Oz speaking at #LongevitySummit

Mehmet Oz speaking at #LongevityInnovation: The key function in the health care system is not just to avoid illness . . I think we should be in a guarded way more ambitious than that.

Starting January 2026, every 10 seconds one of the nation’s 76 million boomers will turn 80 years old. The need for innovation is aging is greater than ever, Mary Furlong speaking at #LongevityInnovation

@NoraNaughton @michigansierra Congrats! I am sure it was a tough decision but I have no doubt you’ll do great things there. They are lucky to have you!

After a bit of time off, I’m starting in a communications role with @MichiganSierra. I am so thrilled to join an organization dedicated to environmental justice and a better future for our kids.

I am so sorry to use this phrase, but I do have some ✨personal news✨: Today is my last day @businessinsider. I have loved working here for the past three years, especially alongside my insanely talented @insiderunion colleagues. I will miss this place and these people dearly!

Thank you @VDOOZER for portraying grief in such a deep, real way with the conversation between Jason Segal and Cobie Smulders' characters in episode 10 of Shrinking. As someone who has lost a child, I appreciate the way you so gracefully navigate this topic.

@Andy Please check out this suicide prevention nonprofit I started with my husband after losing our son. We aim to make this a national model: garrettsspace.org

i’m working on my end of year charitable donations. what are your favorite charities you think i should know about????

Mark McInnis, co founder and CEO of Retain, an Alzheimer's educational platform: Almost half of all Alzheimer's cases are preventable due to lifestyle changes. #LongevityInnovation

Jessica Kim of Ianacare: Unless we are integrated in operations and financial incentives, caregiving will never be standardized and regulated and that is part of the problem. #LongevityInnovation

Every year, about 1.5 million people who are terminally ill never enroll in hospice, leaving many to die alone in the hospital, said Steve Cone in announcing a nationwide hospice awareness campaign to make Americans aware of the free benefit. #LongevityInnovation

Sherri Snelling: The elder care technology market is projected to be a $32.5 billion market by 2026. #LongevityInnovation

Looking forward to moderating a panel this morning on health and digitial equity and innovations being rolled out in this space. #LongevityInnovation

Nancy Leamond with AARP: There is no doubt that care is moving into the home, creating significant stressers on the family. #LongevityInnovation

Heath care is the biggest investing opportunity of our lifetime. The system is broken and ripe for disruption. 75% of patients are unhappy with the health care system: Neal Shah, CareYaya. #LongevityInnovation

@IanMeropol It seems pretty high to me!

@julhalps I would have thought that number would be higher!

94% of those ages 50 plus own Smartphones: AARP's Michael Phillips. #LongevityInnovation

Smartphone ownership for older adults ages 50 plus: 94% of those ages 50 plus own Smartphones: AARP's Michael Phillips. #LongevityInnovation

Thrilled to be moderating a session at the Longevity Innovation Summit. Join us! #LongevityInnovation

@SLeasca I'm a freelance journalist and teach a college journalism class. This hits all the key points when it comes to pitching. Thank you for taking the time to share! I will share this with my students as well.

14.I think that’s it for now! Have specific questions? I can try to answer. But I was overwhelmed by the response and know how tough it is to never hear back. I hope these tips help your pitches shine!

1. After going through hundreds of pitches for my pitch call (with hundreds more to go) some thoughts. And reminder: I am a freelancer too, this isn’t my full time job, but I’m presenting this as intel from both sides of the editor/writer relationship.