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What is Health Advocacy?

February 19, 2019 By Aviva Yoselis Leave a Comment

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 […]

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‘The Crown’, Morphine and My Client

December 10, 2018 By Aviva Yoselis Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Our Husbands, Those De facto Doulas [Father’s Day]

June 17, 2018 By Aviva Yoselis Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Ask Aviva #7: How do I get a Routine Blood Test?

May 22, 2017 By Aviva Yoselis Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Ask Aviva #6: Does My Kupah Cover Me Outside of Israel?

May 22, 2017 By Aviva Yoselis Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Ask Aviva #5: How can I change my name on my magnetic card?

May 22, 2017 By Aviva Yoselis 2 Comments

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 […]

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Ask Aviva #4: What is the difference between an Internist and Family Doctor?

May 22, 2017 By Aviva Yoselis Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Ask Aviva #3: How do I access the online kupah site in English?

April 27, 2017 By Aviva Yoselis Leave a Comment

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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Should we continue using Nazi medical data in modern medicine?

April 23, 2017 By Aviva Yoselis Leave a Comment

I’ve never written about the holocaust before or its role in my life, but this year I was drawn to discuss the issue of medical ethics, and the question of whether we should use medical data gathered during the time of the Nazis. We know there were 23 doctors tried during Nuremberg at the close […]

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Ask Aviva #2: How many physiotherapy appointments can I get?

April 19, 2017 By Aviva Yoselis 1 Comment

Dear Aviva, I am currently in physiotherapy after breaking my ankle and I was told by the physiotherapist that there is a limit of 12 sessions, and then you have to wait 3 months and then you can start again another 12 sessions and continue this cycle. Is that true?! Sincerely, Dubious Broken Ankle   […]

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