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When February shows up on the calendar, I can’t help but think about the heart, love and friendship.
February is American Heart Month, a time when people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. There are many proven strategies to address heart issues and extend our lives.
Connecting with family and friends also helps to support your heart. A good friend's birthday is February 7; mine is the 7th of another month. So, we make a point to call each other on the 7th of every month! I also work to spend time outdoors every day, no matter the weather. Little things can really make a difference.
This month at HealthAdvocateX, we will discuss new research about cardiovascular health during our Community Conversation on February 12. I will be moderating this session, and I hope to see you there!
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In the meantime, I wish you good health and a happy heart,
Robin Shapiro and the Team at HealthAdvocateX
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Caretaker's Syndrome & Demystifying Heart Disease In Women
When: February 12, 2024 | 11am – 12pm (PT)
Where: Online via Zoom (Register Here)
Cost: FREE! | Available for 1.0 BCPA CE
Come join us for our February Community Conversation. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. As this month is Heart Health Awareness Month, we have Dr. Chris Price, a retired cardiologist, presenting on women's heart health.
Come and learn more about the differences in risks and presentations between genders. Many people believe women have worse outcomes from heart disease because early symptoms are missed. Although this is partially true, women – as a whole – respond better to treatment than men. Moreover, research shows that the gender of caregivers accounts for significant differences in recovery.
Bring your questions and join us!
Learning Objectives:
- Recognizing the different presentations of heart disease between men and women.
- Understanding the different treatments for heart disease and how they differ between the sexes.
- Understanding what caretaker syndrome is and how it effects patient outcomes.
- Understanding that hormones play a much greater role in the treatment of heart disease for women.
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 February 12, 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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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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February 12: Community Conversation - Caretaker's Syndrome & Demystifying Heart Disease In Women (Register Here)
March 11: Community Conversation
April 8: Community Conversation
May 13: Community Conversation
May 16: Case Review
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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