Be Your Own Health Advocate

12/02/2025

10/29/2025

Why can't we make prescription drugs in the US?

10/23/2025

Cpap may be doing more harm than good. Stay tune for a deep dive into the industry that may be killing you.

10/12/2025

Struggling with the whole healthcare system?????

09/08/2025

If you live with food allergies, you know—it’s not just about snacks. It’s about safety.

I’ve talked to docs, researched policies, and packed my own food. But what about when people are dismissed or even excluded for speaking up? That’s when it gets serious.

✨ Prep carefully for travel
✨ Speak up—even if it feels uncomfortable
✨ Lean on community for support
❤ How do you handle travel with allergies?

09/07/2025

Ever feel like doctors are speaking a different language? 🩺
That’s how patients feel when they hear “bright spots” or “non-specific hyperintensities.” Confusing, right?

🤔 Medical jargon vs. patient understanding
🧠 Doctors talk to each other differently than they talk to us
💡 But you CAN ask for clearer answers
👉 Have you ever left an appointment feeling lost in translation?

09/07/2025

Doctors working 24-hour shifts? 😱 It still shocks people when I mention it.
Here’s why it matters:
🩺 It’s common in medicine, but tough on health.
🕒 Exhaustion affects performance and balance.
👀 Most people can’t imagine a full day without sleep.
👉 Could you? Share your thoughts below.

09/05/2025

🌟 Did you know it can sometimes be detected before symptoms appear?
🔍 Family history isn’t the whole story—many cases pop up unexpectedly.
📊 Broader screening could change the way we treat this disease.
👉 Do you think early detection could reshape healthcare?

09/04/2025

Small changes can make healthcare better for everyone.
🌟 Open conversations about workload balance
🔧 Train staff for non-clinical tasks
💡 Expand team-based care for efficiency
👉 If you could change one thing to make the system more balanced, what would it be?

09/03/2025

Do you ever feel like you’re just another checkbox in a doctor’s visit?
🤔 Doctors glued to screens instead of looking at you.
💬 Leaving with more questions than answers.
📋 Rushed conversations that don’t cover what matters most.
It doesn’t have to be that way. That’s why I teach people how to become their own advocate. 💪
👉 Have you ever had an experience like this?

09/02/2025

There’s so much more to healthcare than lab results and hospital walls.
Compassion and empathy can shape outcomes just as much as medicine.
✨ Building empathy is as important as building knowledge.
🧠 True care means seeing beyond the obvious.
👉 What part of healthcare do you think deserves more attention?

09/02/2025

💙 In patient care, every detail matters. Over my 45+ years in healthcare, I’ve seen how one form, one answer, or one conversation can change everything.
✨ Use your own words when filling out forms—your story is unique.
🤝 Treat others with the same honesty and respect you’d give family.
📝 Accuracy matters—never just “check the boxes.”
👉 How do you make sure your care reflects you?