Category: Healthcare
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H&W|Preparing For An MRI
Waiting for an MRI can be stressful, especially if you struggle with anxiety or claustrophobia. Today I want to share a few tips that may help make the experience easier, along with how BreathWork and Meditation helped me stay calm through a 45-minute lumbar spine MRI. Sometimes the habits we practice every day show up…
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H&W|Healthcare Challenges
Have you ever had a doctor’s appointment canceled without a clear explanation? This week I learned my primary care physician of more than two years had left the clinic after my appointment was canceled for the second time. At the same time, I’m still waiting for insurance authorization for an MRI that will determine the…
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H&W|I’m The Pouty Patient
This week I found myself on the other side of the phone call. After spending years helping frustrated patients navigate delays, I became a frustrated patient myself. Let’s talk about waiting, healthcare delays, and why even healthcare workers can become pouty patients. 🤣🌻💊
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H&W|Keep Your Medical Information Together
Sometimes our bodies whisper before they scream. A small symptom here. A restless night there. Changes in mood, sleep, appetite, pain, energy, or even the weather affecting your body differently. That’s why keeping a Wellness Journal matters. Not to create fear… but to recognize patterns, stay informed, and help advocate for your own health journey.…
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H&W| Calm Through the Chaos: Aging & Healthcare| Series 1: Making An Appointment
Welcome to My Health and Wellness Series for Seniors: Calm Through the Chaos: Aging & Healthcare Made Simple Series 1: Making an Appointment Scheduling a medical appointment—especially for the first time—can be more complicated than people expect. Whether it’s for a primary care provider (PCP) or a specialist, being prepared can ease stress and help…
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H&W|Calm Through The Chaos: Aging & Healthcare| Series 2: The Appointment and What Comes After
Calm Through the Chaos: Aging & Healthcare Made SimpleSeries 2: The Appointment — And What Comes After Welcome back to Calm Through the Chaos. In Series 1, we talked about how to make a medical appointment and what to do beforehand to be prepared. Now let’s talk about what happens during the appointment — and just as importantly — what…
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H&W|Navigating The Speciality Health Care System
Have you ever found yourself frustrated trying to get through to a doctor’s office or specialty clinic? As someone who works in healthcare here in Seattle and is also a patient myself, I see both sides of the experience every single day. Pain. Fear. Long waits. Phone calls. Referrals. Insurance. Confusion. And people simply trying…
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H&W|Recovering The Process
Recovery isn’t always pretty… and it’s definitely not fast. Some days you feel strong. Some days your body reminds you to slow down. But every step… every breath… every choice to keep going… is part of the process. This one is real, raw, and from lived experience— what recovery actually looks like as we get…
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Purpose in Motion|Dr.O
Not every impact is loud. Some people lead by how they show up… consistently, calmly, and with intention. This is about recognizing that kind of presence—and what it teaches you without ever needing to say much.
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RealTalk|Every Role Matters in Patient Care
Before a patient ever meets their surgeon… they meet us. From the first call to the final outcome, every role shapes the patient experience. When you’re part of a team that supports world-class care, it’s more than a job… It’s responsibility.
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