As a follow up from our live meeting today, when any of you are ready to be listed in the Umbra Advocate Directory, you can email: admin@aphadvocates.org

You will most likely hear from Katelyn, who is part of APHA’s Administrative Services. She works with APHA memberships which includes getting set up in the Umbra Directory. That email address…[Read more]

Hello all!

I just realized that I still needed to post information regarding other advocacy programs offered through universities. I think that the one at Cleveland State University is the one that most recently discontinued their program and may not only have a Community Health Worker program.

If any of you are interested in any of these…[Read more]

Hi Steph,

I just finished lesson #16. It included an extra video/webinar to help advocates create and improve an AdvoConnection listing. It also explained how to get your SEO stats from that listing.
Since AdvoConnection no longer exists, is there a replacement video that explains how to do this for Umbra? The links in the old video led to…[Read more]

I’m the founder of Light Your Journey Advocacy. I provide hands-on guidance and support to individuals with chronic health conditions and to seniors who so often find themselves falling through the cracks of our healthcare system. Unlike hospital-based advocates, I work independently, ensuring that every decision and action I take is guided s…[Read more]

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🍫🍬

I will be out in the Wisconsin cold tonight, trick-or-treating with my youngest! She has already promised to share some of her almond joy because she knows it is one of my favorites 😋 What are some of your favorite treats?

I am looking forward to seeing you all on Monday, November 3rd at 12:00 CT/1:00 ET for our next live…[Read more]

Just like Elizabeth, I plan to focus on seniors and individuals with chronic health conditions, especially chronic pain. So here’s what I’ve got so far:

Healthcare can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Light Your Journey Advocacy provides trusted guidance, support, and advocacy for older adults and their families. From u…[Read more]

So this is kinda my elevator speech and right now what I plan to have on my about me page.

I know firsthand how exhausting and overwhelming the healthcare system can be. Years ago, I went to my doctor with a recommendation from my massage therapist to discuss the possibility of fibromyalgia. My doctor told me, “You’re not in enough pain to hav…[Read more]

So I plan to do general advocacy, but I plan to specialize in Aging Care, and Complex and Chronic Conditions. So here is a couple examples of my messaging:

Overwhelmed by the healthcare system?
Straight from the Heart Patient Advocacy can help. Our experienced San Diego patient advocate provides guidance, attends appointments, and researches your…[Read more]