COVID 19 has rocked our worlds. But with hope, faith, and following the recommendations of Public Health officials, we will get through this. If you are reading this and feel you have had the virus, I hope you are recovering. As we are being told, most people will...
Our world is in the midst of a pandemic that is caused by the Coronavirus, COVID 19. We are being told that we need to shelter in place, be more cognizant of our hygiene and do our work at home. Many people are finding themselves unemployed as their companies have...
Today we are living in unprecedented times. We are in the midst of a pan-epidemic that has shocked the entire world by its speed and impact. It is not easy, but if we follow what public health officials are telling us to do, we can mitigate the virus and get through...
I know this is a difficult time, but by working together, we can, as is said, “flatten the curve” and limit the number of people impacted by the coronavirus. Many are paying attention and complying with the call to social distancing and following these...
As the world struggles to cope with the coronavirus, I asked a colleague, Dr. Sandra Kahn, to share her expertise as an Oriental Medicine Practitioner. In talking with her recently, she shared her views on how we can build our immune system and stay healthy. I asked...
The first conference of the year (for me) was the CMS Quality Conference. The event took place on February 25-27th in Baltimore MD. I had heard about this conference for a number of years from a friend of mine who works for the Quality Improvement Organization in...
When facing a problem, most people assemble information, data, and facts to work on a solution. Today, the world is dealing with a new virus that is contagious, can be spread by droplets and can cause people harm, especially the very young, the elderly and those who...
Each year around this time, my friends from Quota International of Planation Fl come together to celebrate our birthdays. This year we met on February 23, 2020, for brunch. One of our members, Constance Kalish, takes a moment to welcome us and shares her story of why...
Over the past few weeks, I have written various posts on the experiences I have had with people whom I am working with as a Nurse Advocate. Each person came with unique issues related to their health. One patient had a suspected deep vein thrombosis, one was...
In a recent doctor’s appointment with a client, I learned her liver enzymes were elevated. The doctor seeing her is a hematologist. He ordered a few tests as the client’s chief complaint was extreme fatigue. Once the labs were back, he looked over her...
In the HMO world, referrals and authorizations are intertwined. Last week, my husband saw his primary doctor in follow up for treatment for a DVT. In the previous visit, the primary care doctor mentioned that he might need to see a cardiovascular surgeon. In...
Last week, I shared a post titled: It Takes A Village: Working Together With Your Healthcare Team. In this post, I shared information on key members of your healthcare team who are in place to work with to help you understand your diagnosis, the treatment plan and the...
If we want a healthcare system that works, it is important that each person who enters the healthcare system be an active member of their team. In this post, I highlight five key members of the healthcare team in place to help people navigate through the complex...
For most of us writing a book is an act of love and a way to share information that we are passionate about. Three years ago, a friend told me about a mutual colleague who was starting a project to educate young adults (grade eight through high school) about careers...
Happy New Year! As we bring in the New Year, I wish you and your families have a happy, healthy, and productive year. I love this time of the year as it gives us all a new start, a clean slate if you will. It is a time that we open a new calendar, a new journal, and...
I wanted to send a short note to wish you and your families a happy and safe holiday. Take time from the hustle and bustle to hit the Pause Button so you can stop and take in the true meaning of the season! I will be back on 12/30 with a new post! ...
Each year at this time, I write what I call my year in review. This exercise allows me to see what I did over the year and how I can improve as I move into the new year. I share this information with readers and followers so you can see the Big Picture around Nurse...
As we move into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I wanted to share ideas on how we can think ‘outside the box’ when deciding on gifts for family and friends. It is so easy to get drawn into the chaos of the holiday, so I hope this post will...
