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The HealthAdvocateX Board just completed our annual Strategic Retreat last weekend and our Board Chair Alicia Shankland led us in a team-building exercise–we each brought an inspiring picture to share. As we went around the virtual table there were definite commonalities, all individuals has selected something having to do with Nature or Family as each person shared their picture image. This exercise was a fun way to get to know one another, but it served a larger purpose. When we take a moment to engage one another in meaningful story-telling related to our lives, our stories demonstrate what we value, who we are and why we might approach things the way we do.
Story telling is as old as time and has many applications in health advocacy. Story-telling has been recognized (narrative) as being valuable for diagnosis, can help prioritize what is urgent from a medical perspective and can even inform what is going on in the background for someone seeking care (trauma can impact how patients benefit from medical intervention).
The next time you are helping someone seek care, make sure you spend a little time listening to their story!
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Here is to your good health,
Robin Shapiro and the Team at HealthAdvocateX
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Embracing Transition: Exploring Menopause, Periomenopause And Hormone Replacement
When: March 11, 2024 | 11am – 12pm (PT)
Where: Online via Zoom (Register Here)
Cost: FREE! | Available for 1.0 BCPA CE
Join us for an enlightening discussion on menopause and perimenopause. Delve into the definition of these life stages, explore common symptoms experienced by women, and uncover potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy. Gain valuable insights and guidance as Dr. Chien navigates you through this transformative phase of a woman’s life. Don’t miss out on this informative event designed to empower and educate.
Learning Objectives:
- Define menopause and perimenopause.
- Discuss the common symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.
- Look at the past and present treatment of perimenopause with hormonal replacement.
- Discuss the potential benefits of hormonal replacement.
CE Information for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPAs):
This session is available for BCPA CEs (1.0 CE). This live Community Conversation will take place on March 11, 2024, and will also be made available on-demand. You must complete the follow-up CE Survey in order to obtain credit.
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The exam will be open from March 3 – March 30, 2024. The Patient Advocate Certification Board (PACB) promotes excellence in patient and health care advocacy through credentialing and standard setting. The organization has issued Board Certification for patient and health care advocates since 2018.
For more information, visit: https://www.pacboard.org/
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Save the Date - May 16 2024 at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET for Financial Case Review! | |
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Join us at the coveted event for advocates by advocates, September 3-6, 2024 in Las Vegas. This Summit is the premier event for any stakeholder involved in patient access, navigation, reimbursement, and medication. Advocates and key Industry Leaders are invited from across the country to take part in this urgent discussion on improving access to care.
Register Here: https://www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com/register
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Successful First XCenter Event | |
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Earlier this year, we hosted the inaugural event of our newest initiative: ‘XCenters.’ The concept behind these centers is to provide credible, understandable and actionable information on a variety of topics through the lens of health advocacy. Our first topic: Transgender Advocacy 101.
A Special Thank You
A very special thank you to Dr. Malynnda Johnson and our esteemed panelists, Kim Mcilnay, Quin Buhs, Molly Crowther, and Nancy Keller, who provided profound insights on Transgender care.
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XCenter Completion Badge
Professional CE participants of the event had the opportunity to receive an exclusive badge, which can be displayed on your profile, website, or professional platforms, signifying your completion of the XCenter Transgender Advocacy 101 event.
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It's Not Too Late
Missed the event? Don't worry! You can now purchase the content of these modules and on-demand discussions. We believe in equal access for all; if purchasing causes financial hardship, non-CE tickets are available. Reach out to info@healthadvocatex.org for assistance.
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March 11: Community Conversation - Exploring Menopause, Perimenopause & Hormone Replacement (Register Here)
April 8: Community Conversation
May 13: Community Conversation
May 16: Case Review - Financial Advocacy for Patients
June 10: Community Conversation
July 8: Community Conversation
August 12: Community Conversation
September 9: Community Conversation
September 19: Case Review
October 14: Community Conversation
November 11: Community Conversation
December 5: Case Review
December 9: Community Conversation
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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Statement | |
OUR COMMITMENT
Approved by the Board September 21, 2022
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Statement
Our mission is to help people transform into active participants and partners in their own health care. To make this possible, we must advocate for inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) for all individuals.
We recognize that:
- Racism is a public health issue that impacts various intersections and communities differently.
- Each person is unique and therefore experiences health care differently.
- Every individual deserves health advocacy regardless of their race, ethnicity, language, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, spiritual practice, financial status, education, geography, disability, mental and physical status, age, weight, substance use disorder or other factors.
- Our organization is uniquely positioned to raise awareness on IDEA in health and health care.
We are committed to:
- Raising awareness about the importance of IDEA in health and health advocacy in all aspects of care.
- Expanding diverse representation within our organization, expert presenters, and educational offerings.
- Intentionally messaging our values, sharing IDEA expectations for ourselves, affiliated advocates, and partnering groups.
- Creating space for respectful dialogue about representation, equitable access, and inclusive practices in health care and health advocacy.
- Educating our community and participating in opportunities about IDEA events and exercises to keep these issues in the forefront of our work.
- Implementing systems to ensure IDEA is pervasive in our organization.
We will reflect on our accomplishments with humility and grace. We will recognize our limitations and remain open to what we may not see or realize so that we can improve and or repair any harm.
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HealthAdvocateX is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe. We invite you to join us in acknowledging and thanking indigenous people for their ongoing stewardship wherever you are located.
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Land Acknowledgement Challenge
Will you help us? We invite YOU to research and submit the name of the people, your location and how you would word your own personal land acknowledgement. Our Board will be selecting and reading land acknowledgements from across the country at our Monthly Board Meetings. You can submit it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hadvx-land-acknowledgement
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