5 Crucial Tips I learned about the Corona (Covid-19) infection this week.

I pride myself on being able to read and interpret scientific articles and data. What else is a degree in Public Health for? Especially now. However, the interesting thing about living through a pandemic, is that, often, we just don’t have the answers. Scientists, doctors, policymakers, are all in the dark about so many things …

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5 reasons you should include a patient advocate on your medical team

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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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Daily Make Tips

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Summer Dressings

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