Houston Health Advocacy

08/07/2025

Have a perplexing, serious medical problem? Consider calling Houston Health Advocacy! I stay up on the latest & ask questions to find answers! And I always read up on the latest diagnostic mysteries to help my clients more!

Medical diagnosis brings relief to Spring woman

07/30/2025

Sooo...here's the scoop on energy drinks! They can cause arrhythmias (messed up heartbeats) that can cause cardiac arrest...where the heart stops pumping normally. Good advice from this MD:

07/29/2025

Grieving? Need support? The Hope and Healing Center & Institute is offering two options for a free virtual support group:
Every 4th Wednesday of each month at noon beginning Aug. 27th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-grief-support-group-virtual-tickets-503646669747?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm beginning Aug. 12th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-grief-support-group-virtual-tickets-429311631647?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Led by Dr. Peggy Determeyer, join us for our virtual Monthly Grief Support Group. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month.

07/29/2025

Are you a caregiver? Need support? Hope and Healing Center & Institute is offering a free, virtual support group the 2nd Friday of every month, beginning August 8th. Interested? Registration below:

Led by Rabbi Seth M. Stander, DD, Community Aging Specialist at HHCI CARES.

07/22/2025

Great visual chart from Toni Says! So clear the rules for signing up/changing Medicare plans!

Not sure when to enroll? We've got you covered! ⬇️

07/03/2025

In pain? Journavx is a new pain med just approved by the FDA this year. It can be $$$, so call Houston Health Advocacy for strategies to lower the price:

The FDA has approved a new type of painkiller that doesn't come with the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioids.

07/02/2025

Call Houston Health Advocacy to help you find the care you need!

Houston Health Advocacy can help you find cancer treatment at facilities that are up to date on the latest. Timing of infusions can be important (immunochemotherapy usually means a combo monoclonal antibody like Rituxin + a cytotoxic medication as in standard chemo). Also having wraparound services such as a dietician consult is important too.

06/19/2025

Help is just a call away!! Hope and Healing Center & Institute is there for you!

Are you going through a tough time? The Hope Line is here for you, call (832) 831-7337. 📞 You can receive 30 minutes of FREE mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Open daily from 5-8 pm CT, with support offered in English and Spanish.

You are not alone. 🦋

06/19/2025

Medical bills & health insurance are so confusing! Let Houston Health Advocacy help you sort it out! (Cartoon courtesy of the ever creative & great book author Matt Minson, MD)

06/10/2025

If anyone missed the live Houston Methodist Cardiac Conference, you have through July to watch it here! 7 hours long, so feel free to skip to the subjects that you need for your cardiac knowledge database:

Houston Methodist is committed to excellence in research, teaching, patient care and the advancement of the art and science of medicine. Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

06/06/2025

After reading this, what do you think:

Is It Really Time to Say Goodbye to Benadryl?

Paper calling for an end to its use gains traction among doctors on social media

04/21/2025

A great chance to hear from some health policy experts this Thursday, April 24!

Baylor College of Medicine is hosting this free, virtual seminar & I plan to attend--it is so important to understand the bigger picture of health policy as it affects my clients.

Health Policy Symposium Registration Form...