A few week’s ago, I wrote a post focused on the responsibility of having health care insurance. The purpose of health insurance is to help you offset the costs of healthcare care – whether it be preventative or diagnostic services....
By now, I am sure you know that the Republican Plan to replace the Affordable Care Act titled The American Health Care Act was pulled before lawmakers could cast their votes by the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and President Trump because they did not have...
Recently, I had the opportunity to present and attend a conference titled the United States Special Operations Command Warrior Care Program. The focus of the program was to look at the enduring warrior care challenges that the Department of Defense and the...
I belong to a service organization known as Quota International of South Florida. Each year, the members choose a Sunday to celebrate our birthdays. This year, as we gathered, one of our members explained to the group that she was creating her own holiday...
It’s a nightmare situation. The doctor tells you that you or a loved one has a life-altering condition — something that is going to call on your deepest resources of strength to handle. A bad diagnosis can land like a bomb, frightening and disorienting you in a way...
Like many, I took my health for granted. I was lucky to live for 60 years with no major healthcare issues. But my luck ran out on November 24, 2014, when I was diagnosed with a central nervous system brain tumor that turned my life upside down. If you have been...
Recently, I called Apple Support to address several issues I was having with my cell phone that impacted its performance. As I waited on hold, I was asked what kind of music I wanted to listen to. The choices were pop, rock, country or silence. I chose rock but...
The end of the year allows us to evaluate our work to see how we are doing, what changes we want to make for next year, and gauge the value we are receiving for our efforts. Nurse Advocate has had the same goal since it started. To share information that...
According to the latest news reports, National health expenditures will hit $3.35 trillion this year, which works out to $10,345 for every man, woman, and child in the United States. As a result of escalating healthcare costs, there is a mandate for all healthcare...
I recently attended a wedding where I ran into a friend with whom I went to nursing school. My friend is one of the nicest people I know – always happy and vibrant. When I saw her, I went up and gave her a big hug; she did not respond as I...
November 24, 2016, marks the anniversary of an event that interrupted my life in a way that I could never have imagined. November 24, 2014 was a clear sunny day. I was returning from an appointment and made a right turn, hit the curb, and blew out a tire. As...
With the election behind us, we now know who the players will be for the next four years. Now we await to see how President-Elect Trump will implement the talking points that got him elected. I for one, hope he does well and will be watching closely as he...
Many of us have thought about writing our autobiography to share with family and friends our life experiences and insights as we travel the road we call Life. Although this might seem foreign to many, sitting down to write about yourself is a good idea. Recently, I...
I love to travel and considered myself a ‘road worrier’ during most of my career. I found traveling fun despite some of the challenges that we all encounter as part of the process. Today, airports are getting bigger, so the distance between gates is longer. Also,...
Of the many things that assisted me through my healthcare journey, I have to say that my faith helped me the most. I have not talked about this before because it is personal. However, recently, I have been thinking about how important my faith was to me during my...
Today, finding that ‘teachable moment’ is so important. Life is all about learning, gaining a better understanding of the events taking place so we can make better choices that can enrich our lives. This could not be truer than in healthcare. Today, there is a focus...
In this week’s post, I wanted to share a challenge I had as I went about the process of searching for an individual healthcare policy to replace my COBRA policy as it was expiring. Having healthcare insurance has never been so important to me because I realize that...
The Waiting Game Did you ever wonder how doctor’s appointments are made? It seems like everyone has the same appointment time but no one’s time is honored. Recently, I had my three-month checkup with my Hematologists. My appointment was made for 9:20 am on...
