Media and Communications
“Your Health with Dr. Richard and Cindy Becker” Television Show - Dr. Matthews appeared on the “Your Health with Dr. Richard and Cindy Becker” television show (Dallas, Texas). Dr. Matthews discussed the multiple uses of vitamin D in trauma patients and athletes. Richard L. Becker, D.O. is a physician in north Texas, where he and his wife, Cindy, host the daily television talk show. The Becker’s approach health education through timely topics, interesting and renowned guests, and live viewer calls. The taping aired May 4, 2016. February 2016.
“Choices with Jeannette” Television Show – Dr. Matthews appeared on the “Choices with
Jeannette Show” with its host, executive producer and creator, Jeanette Harris. On the show, he discussed vitamin D and sports concussions and injuries. Choices with Jeanette features musicians, health professionals, sports professionals, career legends, business leaders, politicians, artists, culinary chefs, community leaders and more. The purpose of the “Choices
with Jeannette” show is to enlighten, empower and encourage the community and is based out
of Houston, Texas. Dr. Matthews’ taping aired April 21 and April 28, 2016. October 2015.
Globe Magazine, September 28, 2015, Article: “How to Treat Pain”; Dr. Leslie Matthews
mentioned in article as an Atlanta-based expert on vitamin D deficiency.
High Beam Research – Article: “Gentry High School Football Team: Vitamin D Trailblazers in
Mississippi. Their secret weapon has been a physician-monitored, parent-led vitamin D nutrition program pioneered by Associate Professor of Surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine, Dr. L. Ray Matthews. Dr. Ray Matthews is an Indianola native who is recognized as an international vitamin D expert. https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-3399415781.html - July 24, 2014.
On Common Ground News (www.ocgnews.com) – Vitamin D - Article: “MLK’s Alanmicheal
Harkness’ Secret Weapon Off the Field” – Vitamin D Can contribute to a good workout at the
gym and a good performance on the football field, said Harkness. Harkness thanked Dr. L. Ray
Matthews, a trauma surgeon at Atlanta’s Grady Hospital with educating MLK’s team about the
benefits of Vitamin D supplements to improve performance. Matthews has studied the use of
Vitamin D in trauma patients, as well as in students like those at MLK High and he has seen
positive outcomes. Article date: Fall 2013.
On Common Ground News (www.ocgnews.com) – Healthy Champs - Article: “Parents
Encourage MLK Athletes to Boost Performance with Vitamin D Nutrition Program” – Dr. L. Ray
Matthews featured. DeKalb County, GA Martin Luther King Jr. High School has produced and
impressive sports resume. The parents’ Booster Club incorporated vitamin D as part of the
nutrition program for MLK’s sports teams on the advice of Dr. L. Ray Matthews. Article date:
January 1, 2012.
Fox 5 Atlanta News – Vitamin D, Concussions, Inflammation, Traumatic Brain Injuries: You
Tube: https://youtu.be/50aiYq6Rp4I - Dr. Matthews interviewed by medical reporter Beth Calvin
on how patient Lacy benefitted from vitamin D treatments by following a traumatic brain injury
she sustained in a car accident. Newscast aired: July 2012.
On Common Ground News (www.ocgnews.com) – Vitamin D - Article: “Grady/Morehouse
Surgeons Discover Breakthrough Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injuries” – Article: A 17-year old Newton County teen was ejected from her truck and was so badly injured that she had to be airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta where the Morehouse trauma team led by Dr. L. Ray Matthews worked to save her life from a devastating head injury. Dr. Matthews groundbreaking research in vitamin D and concussions assisted the teen in regaining her memory, being able to walk and talk. Article Date: December 2012.
The Enterprise -Tocsin News – Article: “Dr. Matthews Was On the Scene In New York City” Dr. Matthews was present on September 2011 in New York City during the tragedy at the World Trade Center. Dr. Matthews was attending a medical seminar in New Jersey. After the attacks, Matthews said the doctors at the conference were brought across the harbor to Liberty Island Park on Ellis Island were an outdoor triage was set up. Matthews said that about 120 doctors and 100 paramedics were in his group that was called on to help. He treated the walking wounded Secret Service Agents on Ellis Island. Matthews stated, “We served in spite of the potential dangers; Article Date: September 2011.
On Common Ground News (www.ocgnews.com) - Top Docs – Article: “From the Brink of Death: Grady Trauma Surgeon Stands On the Frontline In Rescuing Those With Life-Threatening Medical Emergencies” by Valerie J. Morgan (featured article on Dr. L. Ray Matthews) Summer 2011.
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