You may remember Part I of this blog that focused on the experiences of two PatientsLikeMe members who attended the Kidney Health Initiative’s (KHI) workshop, “Understanding patients’ preferences: Stimulating medical device development in kidney disease,” back in August. KHI is a partnership between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American Society of… Continue reading Getting “Patients Included” right Part II: Planning a patient-centric event
Compassion for all: Terry Yoas, CNA – Schwartz Center NCCY Award finalist
Tonight, the recipient of the National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) Award, from our partners at the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare, will be presented to one of six nominees at the 20th Annual Kenneth B. Schwartz Compassionate Healthcare Dinner in Boston. Today we’re highlighting the sixth and final nominee for the NCCY Award.… Continue reading Compassion for all: Terry Yoas, CNA – Schwartz Center NCCY Award finalist
#ChatActChange: empowered to chat, act and make change – together
On October 28, Sally Okun, our Vice President for Advocacy, Policy and Patient Safety, participated in a Twitter chat – using the hashtag #ChatActChange – aimed at empowering people living with chronic conditions to advocate for policy change. Hosted by Diabetes Social Media Advocacy (DSMA), other chat participants included policy expert Susan Dentzer, Diabetes Hands… Continue reading #ChatActChange: empowered to chat, act and make change – together
Compassion for all: Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C – Schwartz Center NCCY Award finalist
Today, we’re happy to introduce the fourth of six nominees for the National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) Award, presented by our friends at the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare. We’ve already featured Rick Boyte, MD, Melody J. Cunningham, MD and Cheryl D. Kane, MEd, BSN, RN. Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C Providence Cancer… Continue reading Compassion for all: Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C – Schwartz Center NCCY Award finalist
Compassion for all: Jayne O’Malley, BSN, RN, OCN – Schwartz Center NCCY Award finalist
Tomorrow, the National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) Award, from our partners at the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare, will be presented to one of six nominees at the 20th Annual Kenneth B. Schwartz Compassionate Healthcare Dinner in Boston. So far, we’ve featured four of the six nominees here on the blog: Rick Boyte,… Continue reading Compassion for all: Jayne O’Malley, BSN, RN, OCN – Schwartz Center NCCY Award finalist
World Diabetes Day: Act today to change tomorrow
Diabetes affects almost 400 million adults[1] around the world and contributes to nearly 5 million annual deaths[2]. November is American Diabetes Month, but on November 14, the entire world joins together to unite their voices against this disease on World Diabetes Day (WDD). It was started back in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).… Continue reading World Diabetes Day: Act today to change tomorrow
Compassion for all: Cheryl D. Kane, MEd, BSN, RN – Schwartz Center NCCY Award finalist
By now, you’re probably familiar with the National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) Award, presented by our partners at the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare. We’re featuring the six award nominees here on the blog, leading up to the 20th Annual Kenneth B. Schwartz Compassionate Healthcare Dinner in Boston on November 18. We’ve already… Continue reading Compassion for all: Cheryl D. Kane, MEd, BSN, RN – Schwartz Center NCCY Award finalist
Compassion for all: Melody J. Cunningham, MD – Schwartz Center NCCY Award finalist
We’ve already introduced you to Rick Boyte, MD, one of the finalists for the National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) Award presented by our partners at the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare. Today, we’re happy to introduce you to another nominated healthcare provider who has displayed extraordinary devotion and compassion in caring for patients… Continue reading Compassion for all: Melody J. Cunningham, MD – Schwartz Center NCCY Award finalist
Joining the effort to find answers from brain diseases and injuries
In honor of Veterans Day, we wanted to share two stories from our partner, One Mind. First, the story of retired Colonel Gregory Gadson, who was wounded during his military service and was living with post-traumatic stress (PTS). PTS affects more than 7.7 million Americans each year. The second video shares the story of Roxana… Continue reading Joining the effort to find answers from brain diseases and injuries
Compassion for all: Rick Boyte, MD – Schwartz Center NCCY Award finalist
Back in April, our partners at the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare called for nominations for their National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) Award, a national recognition program that honors outstanding healthcare providers who display extraordinary devotion and compassion in caring for patients and families. This year’s expansion of the award marks the award’s 16th… Continue reading Compassion for all: Rick Boyte, MD – Schwartz Center NCCY Award finalist