Sandra is a Certified Patient Advocate and Health Care Coach who encourages patient empowerment by educating patients on the importance of using their voice.
Medicare has officially ditched its plan to hide #hospital patient safety data next year following significant backlash from patient advocates.
https://t.co/3bWhe1SNiJ via @statnews
Extreme weather is just 1 threat to health equity.
High rates of social vulnerability already jeopardize the health of people everywhere.
Climate change, pollution, & weather events further risk health in underserved communities.
We can create a better future. #EarthDay
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek is an important time to bring attention to the ongoing public health crisis of Black maternal mortality. In the United States, Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. Know the stats. Be the change!
My great-grandmother only had a 3rd grade education.
My grandmother died at the age of 39 after having a massive heart attack.
My mom, as a single mother, got her Masters & PhD in my lifetime.
& today, I am a Stanford Pediatric resident.
I am my ancestors wildest dreams🥺