Val Barschaw, Inc.

05/07/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY! 🎉

My FREE CE webinar with APHA starts at 1pm ET TODAY.

Tips for Preventing Calamity in the Hospital: A Practical Guide for Patient Advocates

Still time to register and join us! 👇 🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TqWDlggeR_emJkxPqPCcHw

See you at 1pm! 💚🏥

05/06/2026

Tomorrow at 1pm ET — are you in? 🙋‍♀️

My FREE CE webinar with APHA is happening TOMORROW and there's still time to register!

Tips for Preventing Calamity in the Hospital 📅 Thursday, May 7 | 1pm ET | Zoom 🎓 1 General CE Credit for BCPAs — FREE!

One hour. Real strategies. CE credit. Zero cost.

🔗 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TqWDlggeR_emJkxPqPCcHw

See you there! 💚

05/04/2026

Tomorrow's the day! 🙌 Come find me in Cle Elum!

I'll be at the Active Aging Seniors Health Fair tomorrow — Tuesday, May 5th from 10am to 1pm — and I would absolutely love to see you.

Stop by, grab a free checklist, pick up a little treat, and let's talk. Whether you're preparing for a hospital stay, supporting someone who is, or just curious about patient advocacy — I'm your person. 😊

No cost. No pressure. Just good information and good conversation.

📍 UKC Senior Center | 719 E. Third Street, Cle Elum ⏰ Tomorrow | 10am–1pm

See you there! 💙

05/04/2026

⏰ Just a few days away!

If you haven't registered yet for my FREE CE webinar with APHA — now's the time. 👇

Tips for Preventing Calamity in the Hospital: A Practical Guide for Patient Advocates 📅 Thursday, May 7 | 1pm ET | FREE | 1 CE Credit for BCPAs

Hospital harm is preventable. Your clients deserve an advocate who knows how. Let's talk about it together.

🔗 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TqWDlggeR_emJkxPqPCcHw

💚 Tag someone who should be in the room!

04/30/2026

APHA just dropped the official announcement — and I couldn't be more excited! 🎉

If you work in patient advocacy, this one is for you.

I'll be presenting a FREE, CE-approved webinar on Thursday, May 7th at 1pm ET — and yes, that's 1 General CE credit for BCPAs just for attending!

Tips for Preventing Calamity in the Hospital: A Practical Guide for Patient Advocates

Hospital harm is more common than most people realize — but here's what I know after 35 years in this work: so much of it is preventable. And advocates like YOU are the difference-makers.

We'll dig into practical, real-world strategies around the three biggest risks your clients face during a hospital stay: 💊 Medication errors 🦠 Healthcare-associated infections 🚶 Patient falls

Free. Practical. CE-approved. No reason not to show up. 😊

👇 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TqWDlggeR_emJkxPqPCcHw

📅 Thursday, May 7 | 1pm ET | Zoom 🎓 1 General CE Credit for BCPAs — FREE!

Tag a fellow advocate who needs to be in this room! 👇💚

04/29/2026

Happening in six more days!

One week from today I'll be at the health fair in Cle Elum — and I'm bringing goodies! 🎁

Here's a little peek at what you'll find at my table:

✅ A free Hospital Readiness Checklist — yours to keep, no strings attached 📖 A copy (or two!) of my book Surviving the Hospital 🎁 A little something sweet just for stopping by 😉 💬 Me — ready to answer your questions about staying safe in the hospital

Whether you're a caregiver, a patient, or just someone who wants to be prepared — this is for you.

Tuesday, May 5 | 10am–1pm UKC Senior Center | 719 E. Third Street, Cle Elum Free to everyone!

Hope to see your face there. 💙

04/29/2026

One week from today I'll be at the health fair in Cle Elum — and I'm bringing goodies! 🎁

Here's a little peek at what you'll find at my table:

✅ A free Hospital Readiness Checklist — yours to keep, no strings attached 📖 A copy (or two!) of my book Surviving the Hospital 🎁 A little something sweet just for stopping by 😉 💬 Me — ready to answer your questions about staying safe in the hospital

Whether you're a caregiver, a patient, or just someone who wants to be prepared — this is for you.

Tuesday, May 5 | 10am–1pm UKC Senior Center | 719 E. Third Street, Cle Elum Free to everyone!

Hope to see your face there. 💙

04/15/2026

I'm going to be at a health fair and I'd love to see you there! 🎉

If you or someone you love has ever faced a hospital stay — or wants to be prepared before that day comes — this one's for you.

I'll be set up at the Active Aging Seniors Health Fair in Cle Elum on Tuesday, May 5th from 10am–1pm at the UKC Senior Center (719 E. Third Street).

Come by my table and pick up some FREE resources to help you or your loved one navigate a hospital stay with more confidence. No sales pitch. Just good information and a conversation. 😊

The event is free to everyone — seniors and community members alike.

Mark your calendar. I hope to see you there! 💙

📍 UKC Senior Center | 719 E. Third Street, Cle Elum 📅 Tuesday, May 5 | 10am–1pm

03/13/2026

It's Patient Safety Awareness Week, and I need to share something that could save your life. 💊

According to the World Health Organization, medication errors cause over 50% of preventable hospital harm.

Read that again. 50%. Preventable.

Here's what most people don't realize:
❌ Hospital records can have copy-paste errors
❌ Paramedics need your medication info IMMEDIATELY
❌ Emergencies don't always happen near your regular hospital
❌ Your family needs to know what you're taking

I learned this the hard way through 35 years of hospital experiences with my husband. And I'm determined that you won't have to learn it the same way.

The solution is simple: A complete, accurate medication list. ✅

But here's the problem—most people either don't have an easy form to use, or they think their doctor will handle everything.

That's why I created the FREE MedCheck Mastery Guide.

It's direct, easy to use, and includes:
• Space for all medications (prescription, OTC, supplements)
• Dosages and frequencies
• Emergency contacts
• Allergies and reactions

Takes 10 minutes to complete. Could save your life. ⏰

📋 Download FREE at www.hospitaltohealth.com
(Also grab the Hospital Readiness Checklist while you're there!)

Here's what to do TODAY:

Download and fill out your medication list
Make copies for your car, wallet, and phone
Share this post with someone you love
Update it every time something changes

During Patient Safety Awareness Week and every week after, let's commit to being prepared patients. Because medication safety IS patient safety.

DM me your success stories or questions—I'd love to hear from you! 💬

03/11/2026

Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week with gratitude! 📚❤️

I'm incredibly proud to share that these four amazing LOCAL bookstores are supporting patient safety by carrying "Surviving the Hospital: Six Secrets Every Patient Should Know":

📖 Jerrol's Bookstore - Ellensburg
📖 Pearl Street Books - Ellensburg
📖 Upper County Tribune - Cle Elum
📖 Base Camp Books and Bites - Roslyn

These aren't just bookstores—they're community partners who understand that patient safety starts with patient education. 🙌

When you support these local businesses, you're supporting a mission to help people navigate healthcare with confidence, clarity, and better outcomes.

During Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 8-14), stop by and:
• Pick up a copy for yourself or a loved one
• Learn the six secrets that transform fear into preparedness
• Join a movement of empowered patients and advocates

Can't make it to a bookstore? No problem! Start with these FREE resources at www.hospitaltohealth.com :
✅ Hospital Readiness Checklist
✅ MedCheck Mastery Guide

Because patient safety isn't just a week—it's a way of life. And it starts with having the right information at the right time.

Thank you to these wonderful bookstores for being Hospital Heroes in our community! 💙

Tag a friend who needs these resources, and DM me your questions!