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When it comes to a woman's heart health, having personal knowledge of your numbers is very important. With easy access to the patient portal, there is absolutely no excuse not to keep tabs on this.
Knowing your heart health numbers is important.
Understanding what they mean for you is even more i...
Many people have heard the phrase “broken heart.”
But what many don’t realize is that intense emotional or physical stress can sometimes cause real, sudden heart problems.
There is a condition called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, often referred to as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndr...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.
However, it may be surprising to learn that, particularly in women, heart disease does not always look the way the public has been taught to expect.
❌ It doesn't always begin with dramatic chest pain.
❌ It doesn't always ...
Have you ever left a medical appointment feeling unsettled—unsure of the decision that was made, unclear about next steps, or wondering if you asked the right questions? You are not alone.
This scenario happens to people who are intelligent, capable, proactive every single day. It even happened to...
The holidays can be magical—twinkling lights, family recipes, hugs from people you haven't seen all year. But for many women navigating cancer, they can also bring something less pleasant: unsolicited advice, uninvited opinions, and those "Well, if you just tried ____..." conversations that make yo...
This week, I wrap up my series on navigating today's healthcare options by looking at one of the most talked-about (and often misunderstood) models: Concierge Medical Care.
If you have ever wondered what concierge care actually is, how it works, and whether it makes sense for your health needs, thi...
If you have ever walked out of a doctor's office feeling rushed, unseen, or confused… You are not alone.
Traditional healthcare has turned into a revolving door — long waits ⏳, short visits ⏱️, surprise bills 💸, and very little continuity.
🗣️But there’s a model quietly transforming the way peopl
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On the surface, health-sharing plans can seem like an affordable alternative to traditional insurance.
You may have heard about them from a friend, seen an ad, or even come across them during Open Enrollment.
But before you sign up, it is essential to understand what they are not — and who they're...
The Open Enrollment season for health insurance plans can feel overwhelming even in the best of times.
But when you're undergoing cancer treatment, it can be an emotional rollercoaster filled with an extra bit of uncertainty and mystery.
And yet, this is one of the most critical times of year to ...
Those who follow me on social media would often hear me reference my Maltese-Yorkie 🐶 Jake as my faithful companion. Jake had been declining over the last few months. I did not want to believe that he was at the end of his life, but as he became more confused and less responsive, I had to make th...
Most people are familiar with cholesterol and the importance of monitoring LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. These are the components of what is commonly referred to as the "Lipid profile", which your primary care physician typically orders. But there’s another type of cholesterol that doesn’t always g...
After completing six cycles of chemotherapy and three cycles of monoclonal antibody therapy for the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer, I was faced with the next phase of treatment, which was surgery. The post-treatment MRI showed resolution of the masses that had been seen initially.
Early...
