Earlier this month, I released my 3rd book, "Why Me" detailing my personal 8 + year journey with a neurosurgical condition called hemifacial spasm. The book was truly a labor of love for me, detailing a very private journey through the healthcare arena AS A PATIENT. It has been a humbling journey, and I only hope that the book breaks down the many barriers to treatment that sufferers of hemifacial spasm face. The condition is currently listed as a rare disease, occuring in less than 8 out of every 100,000 persons. Available in electronic form on Amazon Kindle ( and FREE to unlimited subscribers), I highly encourage the book be shared among ANYONE in healthcare ( patient and provider), especi
May is Stroke Awareness Month. The latest statistics regarding stroke are alarming: Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 4 minutes, someone in the United States dies from a stroke. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the United States and is the leading cause of disability. According to the World Health Organization, 15 million people suffer stroke worldwide each year. Of these, 5 million die and another 5 million are permanently disabled. The National Stroke Association is showcasing the top 10 modifiable risk factors associated with stroke. Modifiable means you have the ability to improve (“modify”) or change a certain risk factor, versus nonmodifiable
For over a decade, Prescription Hope has made a large impact in the diabetic community on a national level. They work with over 180 U.S.-based pharmaceutical manufacturers to offer a formulary of over 1500 medications directly from patient assistance programs, and each is offered at a set price of $50 a month. Prescription Hope offers the top 12 insulins and over 30 diabetic medications that are prescribed today.Prescription Hope is not an insurance product discount care or coupon program. It is for the insured, the under-insured and the uninsured individuals and qualification is based on household income guidelines. For more information on Prescription Hope, please visit www.PrescriptionH
