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 podcastContinue reading “Patient Advocacy NOW: Podcast Feature”
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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, andContinue reading “Our Two Year Anniversary”
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.
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.
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 andContinue reading “Launching Our Teen Council”
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, andContinue reading “A Tribute to Mr. Whitney”
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 andContinue reading “Even Health Advocates Need Help”
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
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,Continue reading “Payless.Health Search Engine Coming Soon”
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 specificContinue reading “Neighborhood Villages Magazine Feature”
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 toContinue reading “Vegas Stronger Champion”
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 muscleContinue reading “Point Pressure: creating a new device for muscle spasticity”
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,Continue reading “Code of Ethics”
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 inContinue reading “Help Nauman’s Dad”
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.Continue reading “Amazon Smile Charity”
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 moreContinue reading “Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters”
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 theContinue reading “New Partnership: Henderson Comprehensive Treatment Center”
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 medicineContinue reading “Children Need Independent Patient Advocates, Too”
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 andContinue reading “Hi, I’m Sunny”
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 alignedContinue reading “Patients for Patient Safety US”
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 stepContinue reading “Nevada Non-Profit Status”
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 improveContinue reading “Unite Nevada Network”
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 ofContinue reading “Client Spotlight: Barrett”
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 educationalContinue reading “Health Advocate X”
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,Continue reading “Greater National Advocates”
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 continuingContinue reading “National Association of Healthcare Advocacy”
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 continuingContinue reading “The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates”
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,Continue reading “Partnering with Collaboration Center Foundation”