I always start my health navigation lectures off by introducing myself professionally, 25 years of experience in health promotion and health research, blah blah, Masters in Public Health, blah blah, but I always mention that I have five children, each one of whom has taken me on a different journey through the healthcare system. As […]
How the Bamba Baby Saved My Baby
My oldest daughter’s second word was Bamba. Right after Abba (daddy). Mommy was way down on the list. I was a new mother, a new immigrant, and it was a bit daunting that my child’s most important word was a peanut-flavored snack shaped like larvae. However, after living in Israel for 25 years, I now […]
What is Health Advocacy?
What is health advocacy? I get this question a lot, being as that I had to jump through a lot of hoops, and even travel to Malta, (another story) to become the first internationally certified health advocate outside of North America. What does that even mean? In today’s information focused age, it is […]
‘The Crown’, Morphine and My Client
Although I am a year, ok, maybe two or so behind, I just finished up the Season 1 of The Crown. I became fascinated with the late Prime Minister Anthony Eden’s use of “popping pills” and injecting himself with something, which led me to google, “why is Prime Minister Eden taking medicine in season 1 […]
Our Husbands, Those De facto Doulas [Father’s Day]
Today is Father’s Day in the United States. That day when we take a few hours to honor those special folk who made our lives possible. I thought I would take few minutes to write about the man who made my family possible, my husband. As I have mentioned before, I debated if I would […]
Ask Aviva #7: How do I get a Routine Blood Test?
Dear Aviva, I’m a healthy middle aged man. I feel fine but my wife keeps telling me I should just have my blood checked for triglycerides levels, cholesterol, etc.. Do I just go down to my branch office and ask for a blood test? Sincerely, Normal in Netanya Dear Normal, Your wife has the […]
Ask Aviva #6: Does My Kupah Cover Me Outside of Israel?
Dear Aviva, I am currently vacationing in Bali, and cut my foot on a piece of coral. Will my Clalit Insurance cover me here? Sincerely, Clumsy Scuba Diver Dear Clumsy, It is essential to note that your kupat cholim health insurance only covers you in Israel! If you go on vacation or return to […]
Ask Aviva #5: How can I change my name on my magnetic card?
Dear Aviva, How do I change my name on my Kupah card? They have my middle name down as my first name and every time I make an appointment it bothers me. Tell me, there is a way to do it online? Sincerely, Nickname Dear Nickname, No, you need to go in person and tell […]
Ask Aviva #4: What is the difference between an Internist and Family Doctor?
Dear Aviva, I get confused with all these terms. What is the difference between a Family Doctor as a GP (General practitioner) vs an Internist doctor? I know every person gets one family doctor that is their doctor, but is there a difference if my family doctor is an internist? Sincerely, Too many doctors Dear […]
Ask Aviva #3: How do I access the online kupah site in English?
Dear Aviva, I know I’ve moved to Israel and Hebrew is one of the chosen languages here, but I’ve just started ulpan, Kita Aleph! I want to make appointments online but the kupah’s whole website is in Hebrew. What do I do?! Signed, Hopeless in Hebrew Dear Hopeless, Your prayers have been answered. Google […]
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