When I tell people that I’m a board certified patient advocate, I usually get a blank stare, a distracted smile, or occasionally, a “what’s that, exactly?” After a few more minutes of explanation I usually see understanding dawn, “aah, I didn’t realize that was a formalized job.” Exactly. Many professionals perform the job of “patient […]
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding Navigation in Today’s Health Reality
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of learning about a relatively new health device, called Momsense. I found it particularly interesting because, having worked in the field of women’s health for over two decades, I hear new mothers ask me time and again, “Do you think I have enough milk?” or state, sadly, […]
Why I write about Ultra-Orthodox Women’s Health
About three years (and 5 knessets?) ago I found myself at a roundtable discussion with a KM and 60 men and women, discussing the status of Haredi women’s health in Israel. The final verdict? More research and information were needed to make an accurate assessment of Haredi women’s health status. So I used that discussion […]
What is an ectopic kidney? (and why should I care?)
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 […]
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