Author: ajpatientadvocacy
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Do I Need a Health Advocate?
Everyone needs a patient advocate at some point in their life, even young people and Oprah Winfrey! Patient advocates are experienced and knowledgeable about the healthcare system, available resources and […]
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A+J Patient Advocacy Awarded Grant from Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities
LAS VEGAS, Nevada / 28 November 2023 — A+J Patient Advocacy – a non profit provider of health navigation, advocacy, and education services across Southern Nevada – was awarded a […]
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Noah’s Story
This story, and the personal health information shared, has been approved by Noah’s parents. Photos courtesy of the Narag family and Rebeka Acosta, Executive Director of A+J Patient Advocacy. Meet […]
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Giving Tuesday 2023
Giving Tuesday is a movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity. It reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. A+J Patient Advocacy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency […]
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PwC ScopeAthon A Big Success
A+J was honored to have been nominated and accepted to participate in PwC’s Fall 2023 ScopeAthon earlier this month. Their continued support makes our work of empowering a generation of […]
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Patient Advocacy NOW: Podcast Feature
Rebeka Acosta, A+J Patient Advocacy’s Executive Director, was interviewed by Jon Dabach for Season 1, Episode 2 of the Patient Advocacy NOW podcast. Presented by Greater National Advocates, the podcast […]
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Rebeka Acosta Named 2023 Independent Advocate of the Year
for immediate release Las Vegas, Nev. / 11 Sep 2023 — Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) Rebeka Acosta, founder of A+J Patient Advocacy – a non profit provider of health […]
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Our Two Year Anniversary
Friday, September 1, 2023 marks the two year anniversary of A+J Patient Advocacy. Reflection In the last two years, we have worked hard to provide critical health navigation, advocacy, and […]
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What To Do When Your Patient Has a Health Advocate
Health advocate are an integral part of the care team, working alongside medical providers to ensure the best outcomes for the patient.
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Broken Hearted in Nevada
Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect in humans, affecting 1% of the world’s population. There is no cure.
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Health Care Transition for Teens & Young Adults
This post is the last in a series dedicated to Health Care Transition. You can review the first post for definitions and background and posts specific to parents & caregivers and […]
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Health Care Transition for Medical Providers
This post is the third in a series dedicated to Health Care Transition. You can review the first post for definitions and background as well as posts specifically for parents […]
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Health Care Transition for Parents & Caregivers
This post is the second in a series dedicated to Health Care Transition. You can review the first post for definitions and background as well as posts specifically for teens […]
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Health Care Transition 101
This post is the first in a series dedicated to Health Care Transition. Don’t forget to review additional posts specifically for parents & caregivers, teens & young adults, and medical […]
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Tomorrow Needs You: A Teen’s Take on Mental Health
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are working to remove the stigma surrounding mental health diagnosis and treatment, especially in young people. We are honored to have the […]
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Launching Our Teen Council
A+J Patient Advocacy is launching their inaugural Teen Council and applications are now open! The A+J Patient Advocacy Teen Council is an opportunity for junior advocates to gain skills and […]
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Asking Questions About Your Child’s Medication
A+J Advisory Panel member Stacie Lampkin, PharmD shares her professional advice on asking questions about your child’s medication. For a printable version of this post, please click here. Asking Questions […]
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A Tribute to Mr. Whitney
Mr. Whitney was a beloved client of A+J Patient Advocacy. He will be warmly remembered for his smile, big hugs, and zest for living life. Donald enjoyed fishing, traveling, and […]
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Even Health Advocates Need Help
A+J’s Executive Director is a private person, but regularly uses personal experiences to connect with her clients. In this post, Rebeka provides a glimpse into her chronic illness journey and […]
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2022 Impact Report
Providing transparent, timely information is key to success for any organization. A+J is proud to release its first Impact Report! Be well, Your Friendly Advocate
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Payless.Health Search Engine Coming Soon
One Fact Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in New York City. Their mission is to transform health care across the world using open source principles. Launching soon is Payless.health, […]
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Neighborhood Villages Magazine Feature
A little among neighbors is worth more than riches in a wilderness. Welsh Proverb Neighborhood Villages is a local magazine delivered by mail, featuring the latest news in a specific […]
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An Advocate’s Guide to Cheaper Prescriptions
Each time a new drug is approved, it costs manufactures an average of $180,000 over a year to bring it to market. It is no surprise that these astronomical costs […]
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Vegas Stronger Champion
Love cannot remain by itself — it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action and that action is service. -Mother Teresa A+J Patient Advocacy is honored to […]
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Season of Giving – Thank you!
A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. Amelia Earhart A+J Patient Advocacy provides its health education and […]
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Client Story: Hayden
Children see magic because they look for it. Christopher Moore Remember Hayden? She’s back! 🙂 Since we last heard from her, Hayden has turned 7 years old, still loves puppies, […]
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Get Connected. Get Help. 2-1-1 Available Nationwide.
Have you heard of 2-1-1? Covering every U.S. state, they are the local experts who make finding help easier. You can call, text, and web chat with someone in your […]
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Partner Story: Henderson CTC
There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Margaret J. Wheatley A+J Patient Advocacy is very proud of its partnership with Henderson Comprehensive […]
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Client Story: Dijonasse
She was always fighting a battle, but her smile would never tell you so. Nikki Rowe MYTH: chronic illness only affects older adults. Meet Dijonasse, a 26-year-old living with chronic […]
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Point Pressure: creating a new device for muscle spasticity
Point Pressure is a Barcelona-based medical technology startup committed to helping patients affected by neurological conditions. With their first product, Sura, they are bringing a non-invasive, non-drug treatment for muscle […]
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Client Story: Mindy R.
Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and the world better than you found it. Marian Wright Edelman A+J Patient Advocacy is so happy […]
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Enjoy the Little Things: 2022 Memorable Moments
Act as if what you do makes a difference.Because it does. William James At A+J Patient Advocacy, we operate on coffee (of course) and healthy doses of compassion, dedication, and […]
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Season of Giving 2022
It’s easier to take than to give. It’s nobler to give then to take. The thrill of taking lasts a day. The thrill of giving lasts a lifetime. Joan Marques […]
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Code of Ethics
CHCAO is a coalition of Patient and Health Care Advocacy leaders who recognize the benefit of working together on common goals to advance the profession. By acknowledging each other’s strengths, […]
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Help Nauman’s Dad
A+J is a family. And when someone in the family needs help, we do everything we can. Nauman is a member of A+J’s Advisory Panel and his dad is in […]
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Never Go To A Medical Appointment Empty Handed
Before they enter the room, your doctor, nurse, or other care provider prepared for your visit. You, the patient, should be just as prepared. A visit with any health care […]
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2022 Buddy Walk
The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down syndrome awareness. Your Friendly Advocate had a wonderful time meeting families at this year’s Las […]
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Amazon Smile Charity
AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. A+J Patient Advocacy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. […]
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Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters
The Unseen film follows Jess and Ryan Ronne, a blended family with 8 children, including Lucas, who has profound disabilities requiring total care. Their situation has gotten more and more […]
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New Partnership: Henderson Comprehensive Treatment Center
Henderson Comprehensive Treatment Center serves adults who have developed an addiction to heroin, prescription painkillers, morphine, or another opioid. We combine medication with both individual and group therapies to address the […]
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A+J Joins Find Help
FindHelp: Connected Social Care for Healthier Communities A+J Patient Advocacy is now listed on findhelp.org, a national social care network. Individuals needing assistance in a variety of areas can search […]
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Children Need Independent Patient Advocates, Too
Your Friendly Advocate recently wrote for Case Management Society of America’s official magazine about the importance of independent patient advocates for the pediatric population. Those who work in adult medicine […]
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Back to School Health & Resource Fair
Join Your Friendly Advocate at this year’s *free* Back to School Health & Resource Fair. There will be school supplies, health resources, and education resources. Look for the A+J table […]
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When Health & Education Collide
Advocacy crosses all sectors, but health & education advocacy often go hand-in-hand. A+J is a patient advocacy organization, meaning we work with clients and their healthcare needs. But, at its […]
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IEP Summer Summit
Presented by Collaboration Center Foundation Attention Las Vegas Valley families! Does your child have a 504 Plan or IEP at school? You won’t want to miss this free workshop happening […]
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Client Spotlight: Taosies
Meet Taosies! He is 12 years old and just graduated elementary school with A/B Honor Roll and the History Hero award. Taosies loves animals, playing flag football and golf, and […]
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Hi, I’m Sunny
June 24th is Take Your Dog to Work Day. What better day to introduce our newest Chief Happiness Officer, Sunny! Born on April 1, she is 3 months old and […]
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Patients for Patient Safety US
A+J Patient Advocacy is proud to support the mission and vision of Patients for Patient Safety US. Patients for Patient Safety US “is a network of people and organizations aligned […]
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Nevada Non-Profit Status
A+J Patient Advocacy Inc. was granted Nevada Business ID # NV20222487073 as a Domestic Non-Profit Corporation by Nevada’s Secretary of State on June 14, 2022. This is the first step […]
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Client Spotlight: Hayden
Meet Hayden! She is 6 years old, loves puppies, and just received recognition from her teacher for organization and leadership in the classroom. Her parents have been part of the […]
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Unite Nevada Network
A+J Patient Advocacy is proud to be a member organization of Unite Nevada, a coordinated care network of health and social service providers to address people’s social needs and improve […]
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Client Spotlight: Barrett
At just 7 years old, Barrett “Bear” Chenevert has already found his advocacy voice. Born with complex congenital heart defects, he also faces challenges in speech and language. One of […]
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Health Advocate X
A+J Patient Advocacy is proud to be a member of Health Advocate X, a national non-profit organization that brings together health advocates, patients, caregivers, health providers, allied health businesses, communities and educational […]
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Blue Light Night at Collaboration Center
A+J Patient Advocacy was thrilled to be in attendance at last weekend’s Blue Light Night Resource Fair at Collaboration Center! Under the magical lighting, and surrounded by excited laughter from […]
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Greater National Advocates
A+J Patient Advocacy is proud to be a member of Greater National Advocates, a public service organization determined to improve the patient experience. Through this membership with Greater National Advocates, […]
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National Association of Healthcare Advocacy
A+J Patient Advocacy is proud to be a member of the National Association of Healthcare Advocacy (NAHAC). Through this membership with NAHAC, our advocate is able to participate in continuing […]
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The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates
A+J Patient Advocacy is proud to be a member of The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA). Through this membership with APHA, our advocate is able to participate in continuing […]
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Partnering with Collaboration Center Foundation
A+J Patient Advocacy is proud to partner with the Collaboration Center Foundation, a disability resource network in Las Vegas. Through this partnership, our advocate will provide educational workshops for families, […]
