Mary Fedorowski is the Chief Executive Officer of Avoa Health, a concierge patient advocacy service dedicated to supporting individuals with chronic illnesses and their families. With over twenty years of experience navigating the healthcare system, Mary is passionate about ensuring patients receive the highest level of personalized care so they can focus on healing and spending meaningful time with their loved ones. Through Avoa Health, she helps families cut through the complexities of healthcare, providing guidance, advocacy, and clarity during some of life’s most challenging moments.

In this episode, Mary shares why many families wait until a crisis—such as a fall, stroke, or medical emergency—before seeking help, and how proactive planning can make all the difference. She also explains the critical distinction between hospital-employed navigators and independent patient advocates, and why even highly capable family members can struggle to manage a loved one’s care within today’s complex healthcare system. Mary offers valuable insights on how the right support can ease stress, improve outcomes, and empower families to make informed decisions.

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Hosts:

Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

Jasmine Shapiro – jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

Mindy Leonard – mindy@superorganizedspaces.com

Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

Mary Fedorowski

📞 312-434-5708

✉️ mary@avoahealth.com

🌐 https://avoahealth.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryfedorowski-avoa/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avoahealth/

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins