Are you worried you don’t have the energy or mental clarity you once did? Are you easily irritated by things that never bothered you before? Do you and/or your doctor think your symptoms may be due to stress, your age, and/or mild depression? Instead of just assuming “there’s nothing wrong with you”, your persistent, unexplained […]
Patient Empowerment Blog
Preparing for Medical Reviews After Unexpected Outcomes
When a medical outcome doesn’t unfold as expected, families are often left in a strange in-between space. There’s shock. Confusion. Sometimes anger. Often silence. And somewhere in the background, the word review starts to surface. A medical review involves a structured evaluation of clinical care, documentation, and decision-making by qualified healthcare professionals. Preparing for medical reviews […]
Managing Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a rare, debilitating, life-threatening blood disorder that is unfortunately difficult to treat. Although it is difficult to treat, there are preventive measures that can make patients feel better. Additionally, doctors can identify patients with a high risk of dangerous strokes. Sadly, many children with sickle cell disease do not receive the […]
All You Need to Know About Crohn’s Disease
Have you or a loved one received a diagnosis of Chron’s disease? Although Crohn’s disease is incurable, you can ease your symptoms and prevent complications with medication, dietary and lifestyle changes and if needed, surgery. This article will help you understand what you need to know about Crohn’s disease to help you control flares (a […]
Traveling with a Disability or Chronic Illness
Traveling has so many benefits, from visiting beautiful and interesting places to learning about different cultures and trying exciting new activities for the first time. It’s also a great way to learn more about the world. Undoubtedly, it can do wonders for our mental wellbeing. Although traveling should be accessible to everyone – that is […]
