🌻 Health & Wellness with Flava: Create Your Own Health Organizer

Today an elderly patient came in without her insurance card. MyChart wasn’t set up, and her caregiver was doing their best to fill in the blanks. It reminded me how important it is to keep our medical information organized — for ourselves, our family, and those who help care for us.

Whether you’re a patient, a family member, or a caregiver, having a personal health organizer can turn confusion into calm.

1️⃣ Start with a File Folder or Binder

Choose what works best for you — an accordion file or a colorful binder with dividers. Make it easy to carry and easy to open.

2️⃣ The Front Pocket: Insurance and ID

Keep these at the very front for quick access:

Insurance card(s) — medical, dental, vision Photo ID Emergency contacts

3️⃣ Doctor Directory

Create a page for each provider:

Name and specialty Clinic name, address, and phone number Fax or email if available Notes from visits or reminders

4️⃣ Medication List

Keep the most current list up front — it’s one of the most important parts.

Medication name

What it’s for

Dose and frequency

Prescribing doctor / clinic

Pharmacy name, address, phone, and fax

5️⃣ After-Visit Summaries & Referrals

Each pocket or divider can hold:

After-visit summaries

Prescription copies

Referrals or imaging orders

Lab results you want to keep handy

6️⃣ Questions and Notes

Bring a sheet of paper and pen to every appointment.

Before your visit, write down:

Questions or concerns you want to address

New symptoms or changes

Notes you want to remember afterward

This helps you stay focused and ensures you leave with the answers you came for.

7️⃣ Bonus Section: Health Tracker

Keep track of things like:

Blood pressure, sugar levels, or pain patterns

Exercise routines

Nutrition changes or supplements

🌻 Lady Flava Closing Thought

Preparation is peace.

Your health folder isn’t just paper — it’s your story, your voice, and your tool for being seen and heard in your own care. Take charge, stay ready, and never feel lost in your health journey again.