23 Dec The Covid-19 Vaccine: Questions and Concerns
Looking forward to 2021, most of us are hoping for a healthy year and to be COVID-19 free. It looks like we have a few more months to battle the virus....
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29 Jul What is a Patient Advocate?
When I tell people I'm a patient advocate, they smile and say, that's nice! But…what is that? Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed with information and questions regarding your healthcare? You are not alone. Two common scenarios arise: First, life is...
25 Jul Why Did I Choose To Be A Patient Advocate
My first job out of college was a disaster. Following my graduate degree in speech pathology, I moved out of state for my first job. My supervision during my clinical fellowship year was subpar. I felt I was grinding out evaluations and therapy to get the daily...
01 Jul Intriguing Facts about COVID-19
Just as we were starting to relax in the COVID world, we have seen an increase in cases. The CDC is recommending new guidelines and requests to take action. Maria, a recent patient, said she was exposed to a person who tested positive for the...
22 May Medical care during covid-19: What to expect at your next medical appointment
As a patient advocate, it is essential to know what factors can impede your health. It is the job of your patient advocate to provide you with the support and education to improve your health and empower you to make informed decisions. Today, we...
07 May COVID-19: THE TWO TYPES OF TESTING
Did you know there are two types of tests for the coronavirus? I’m sure by now you keep hearing the words “we need more tests” or “testing will let us know if we can open up the economy” But what “test” do they mean?...
25 Apr Social Isolation, Loneliness and Anxiety
Feeling lonely and anxious during the COVID-19 pandemic has become more prevalent due to the social distancing and self-quarantining restrictions. Uncertainty of the coronavirus outcomes causes anxiety, fear, and stress....
21 Apr Why Hire a Patient Advocate?
An independent advocate is someone who helps you and/or your family navigate through challenging medical issues. As your patient advocate, we can help you in the following ways:...
21 Apr COVID-19: Treatments and Scientific Discovery
Today, I want to focus on educating you about some of the treatments and clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. The community must understand the information disseminated from the sources are factual and not misinformation and falsehoods....
15 Apr COVID-19: Advance Directives
The discussion of whether you should create your advanced directives has been a topic that may not be at the forefront of your mind. However, with the current public health pandemic of COVID-19, it is something everyone should consider keeping in their medical toolkit....
