Updates in Cholangiocarcinoma: What Patients and Families Should Know Cholangiocarcinoma is more than just a diagnosis to me, it is deeply personal. My brother and best friend faced cholangiocarcinoma, and I had the privilege of supporting him through private patient advocacy throughout his seven-year journey. Walking beside someone you love through the uncertainty, the decisions, […]
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Self Advocacy: What I Need to Know
There comes a moment in almost every healthcare journey when a patient realizes something important. No one knows their body, their fears, or their goals better than they do. Yet many patients find themselves sitting quietly in exam rooms, unsure of what to ask, hesitant to speak up, or leaving appointments with more questions than […]
Why Are We Always Waiting in Healthcare?
If you’ve ever sat in a waiting room staring at a clock that seems frozen in time, you’re not alone. Whether it’s waiting weeks for an appointment, hours in patient room, or days for test results, waiting has become a defining feature of modern healthcare. How about waiting for a call back from a Doctor’s […]
New Year, New You
With a Private Patient Advocate A new year often comes with a fresh perspective, a resolution, and a boost of motivation. There are many reasons why you feel your health needs to get back on track. Maybe you’re experiencing symptoms that no one can quite figure out. Maybe your chronic condition is not managed as […]
Common Errors About Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy is so very important. Self-advocacy, if done right, can improve your quality of life and help you attain better health more effectively and efficiently. However, like anything, it must be done correctly, or it can have the opposite effect. Let’s dive into self-advocacy. What exactly is Self-advocacy? Regardless of whether you have a private […]
Navigating Down Syndrome
Navigating congenital disorders, such as Down Syndrome, is a challenging journey. While much is known about Down Syndrome, there is still much to be understood. As with all medical conditions, despite having a “textbook” definition of symptoms and best management, each person is unique and requires their own individualized approach. What is Down Syndrome? Down […]
Navigating Diabetes
The holiday season is a time filled with holiday traditions, get togethers, community events, and more. Often, a large part of the festivities involves food. Christmas cookies, candy, pies, and many even a secret family recipe. It’s a tricky time to start a diet for just about anyone. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, so it […]
Prioritizing Your Mental Health
Health For The Holidays Despite the importance highlighted about mental health in recent years, it is still a struggle to prioritize mental health. During the holidays, it becomes even more important because while it can be a joyous time of year-it can equally become such a hectic time of year. Highlighting mental health during the […]
Enjoying the Season When Your Loved One is in the Hospital
Health For The Holidays Enjoying the season when your loved one is in the hospital The holiday season is truly my favorite time of year. The friend and family get-togethers, the music and decorating, and events throughout the community. I remember working in the hospital every year at Christmas time, the hospital environment felt extra […]
Sepsis: How Well Do You Know It? How Scared Should You Be?
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Sepsis has gained increasing awareness over the past 25 years. Despite this, there is still much to improve in how to best prevent and manage sepsis. Knowledge is key and can help prevent death from this suddenly presenting and rapidly progressing condition. What is Sepsis Sepsis is defined as a […]