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 …
5 Crucial Tips I learned about the Corona (Covid-19) infection this week. Read More »
A few weeks ago, amid the hectic rush of dinner, preparing the little ones for bed and helping the older children figure out their evening, I got a phone call that made me wave off everyone, and retreat outside, to the back porch, to give my attention to the caller. I try not to mix …
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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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, …
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding Navigation in Today’s Health Reality Read More »
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 …
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 …
What is an ectopic kidney? (and why should I care?) Read More »
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? 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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