by rafferty.meetyourva@gmail.com | Jan 26, 2026 | Patient Empowerment & Advocacy
A new year often brings a sense of hope. Fresh goals. Fresh starts. Promises we quietly make to ourselves about doing better, eating better, moving more, stressing less, and finally taking our health seriously. As a Hospitalist, I see the other side of those...
by mnugent2022 | Apr 15, 2025 | Patient Empowerment & Advocacy
Have you ever spoken with a doctor who used confusing words and lots of acronyms? I bet you felt more confused after that conversation than when you started speaking with them. I’ve encountered many patients and their family members who have felt confused after...
by mnugent2022 | Mar 16, 2024 | Patient Empowerment & Advocacy
I wasn’t the kid who tried to stay up late to sneak peeks of TV or eat snacks in my bedroom. Not for lack of trying but rather because my parents ensured the house was kid-proof after 9 p.m. All snacks were out of reach after my mom cleaned and closed the...
