Advocacy is essential for anyone managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), especially in navigating healthcare disparities and ensuring access to quality care.

Stephanie shares three actionable self-advocacy tips that you can implement right away to take control of your health journey.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand Your Diagnosis and Medical Terminology: Learn how to ask the right questions to ensure you fully understand your IBD diagnosis and treatment.
• Know and Explore Your Treatment Options: Discover how understanding all available treatments empowers you to make informed decisions about your care.
• Build a Supportive Healthcare Team: Stephanie emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with a healthcare team that listens, supports, and respects your advocacy efforts.

Join Our Lunch & Learn Series!

Want to dive deeper into IBD advocacy? Join us for the Exploring Health Equity Lunch & Learn Series on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Stephanie Wynn will lead a session on IBD Advocacy: Building Skills to Bridge Health Gaps (Self-Advocacy), with CME/CE credits provided by Orlando Health and a nutritious lunch for in-person attendees. Both in-person and virtual options are available.

Register today at thestephanieawynnfoundation.org!

Produced By: Jay Wilson at Podcast Mechanic-beacons.ai/podcastmechanic

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