I received an email from Sylvester Cancer Center informing me that June 4th is National Cancer Survivors Day. As a result, they are planning a fun-filled week of activities. I had never heard of National Cancer Survivors Day, so I went to the website to learn...
In this week’s post, I wanted to share some tips you might consider doing this summer.Get in the pool: as a result of the complications from the chemotherapy that eradicated the brain tumor that changed my life, I have been doing water aerobics and swimming at least 4...
Over the past few months, I have lost three friends. Two to cancer and one to natural causes (she was 96 years young). The two friends with cancer were diagnosed around the time I found out I had a brain tumor. Once you are diagnosed with cancer,...
As a nurse, I was the one in our family who had healthcare experience and was looked to by family and friends when a healthcare challenge emerged. But when I was diagnosed with a Brain Tumor in November 2014, it was my husband who stepped in as my caregiver and...
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, yet many times we wonder if anyone notices. Well last week, Jimmy Kimmel, shared a personal story to millions of viewers about how an attentive nurse noticed his newborn baby boy had a problem. In his monolog, he...
Today, the term empowerment is used in all aspects of the healthcare system. Before we can empower patients, healthcare teams need to ensure their workplace cultures encourage education and a forum where learning and growth are nurtured. In this week’s post, I...
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 $7.5 trillion this year. As a result of escalating healthcare costs, there is a mandate for all healthcare providers to demonstrate value for the services and products they provided. ...
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 I...
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...
