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- Patient Advocacy NOW: Podcast FeatureRebeka Acosta, A+J Patient Advocacy’s Executive Director, was interviewed by Jon Dabach for Season 1, Episode 2 of the Patient … Read more
- Rebeka Acosta Named 2023 Independent Advocate of the Yearfor immediate release Las Vegas, Nev. / 11 Sep 2023 — Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) Rebeka Acosta, founder of … Read more
- Our Two Year AnniversaryFriday, September 1, 2023 marks the two year anniversary of A+J Patient Advocacy. Reflection In the last two years, we … Read more
- What To Do When Your Patient Has a Health AdvocateHealth advocate are an integral part of the care team, working alongside medical providers to ensure the best outcomes for the patient.
- Broken Hearted in NevadaCongenital heart defects are the most common birth defect in humans, affecting 1% of the world’s population. There is no cure.
- Health Care Transition for Teens & Young AdultsThis post is the last in a series dedicated to Health Care Transition. You can review the first post for definitions … Read more
- Health Care Transition for Medical ProvidersThis post is the third in a series dedicated to Health Care Transition. You can review the first post for … Read more
- Health Care Transition for Parents & CaregiversThis post is the second in a series dedicated to Health Care Transition. You can review the first post for … Read more
- Health Care Transition 101This post is the first in a series dedicated to Health Care Transition. Don’t forget to review additional posts specifically … Read more
- Tomorrow Needs You: A Teen’s Take on Mental HealthIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are working to remove the stigma surrounding mental health diagnosis and treatment, … Read more
- Launching Our Teen CouncilA+J Patient Advocacy is launching their inaugural Teen Council and applications are now open! The A+J Patient Advocacy Teen Council … Read more
- Asking Questions About Your Child’s MedicationA+J Advisory Panel member Stacie Lampkin, PharmD shares her professional advice on asking questions about your child’s medication. For a … Read more
- A Tribute to Mr. WhitneyMr. Whitney was a beloved client of A+J Patient Advocacy. He will be warmly remembered for his smile, big hugs, … Read more
- Even Health Advocates Need HelpA+J’s Executive Director is a private person, but regularly uses personal experiences to connect with her clients. In this post, … Read more
- 2022 Impact ReportProviding transparent, timely information is key to success for any organization. A+J is proud to release its first Impact Report! … Read more
- Payless.Health Search Engine Coming SoonOne Fact Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in New York City. Their mission is to transform health care across … Read more
- Neighborhood Villages Magazine FeatureA little among neighbors is worth more than riches in a wilderness. Welsh Proverb Neighborhood Villages is a local magazine … Read more
- An Advocate’s Guide to Cheaper PrescriptionsEach time a new drug is approved, it costs manufactures an average of $180,000 over a year to bring it … Read more
- Vegas Stronger ChampionLove cannot remain by itself — it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action and that action is … Read more
- 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. … Read more
- Client Story: HaydenChildren see magic because they look for it. Christopher Moore Remember Hayden? She’s back! 🙂 Since we last heard from … Read more
- 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 … Read more
- Partner Story: Henderson CTCThere is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Margaret J. Wheatley A+J Patient … Read more
- Client Story: DijonasseShe was always fighting a battle, but her smile would never tell you so. Nikki Rowe MYTH: chronic illness only … Read more
- Point Pressure: creating a new device for muscle spasticityPoint Pressure is a Barcelona-based medical technology startup committed to helping patients affected by neurological conditions. With their first product, … Read more
- Client Story: Mindy R.Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and the world better than you found … Read more
- Enjoy the Little Things: 2022 Memorable MomentsAct as if what you do makes a difference.Because it does. William James At A+J Patient Advocacy, we operate on … Read more
- Season of Giving 2022It’s easier to take than to give. It’s nobler to give then to take. The thrill of taking lasts a … Read more
- Code of EthicsCHCAO is a coalition of Patient and Health Care Advocacy leaders who recognize the benefit of working together on common … Read more
- Help Nauman’s DadA+J is a family. And when someone in the family needs help, we do everything we can. Nauman is a … Read more
- Never Go To A Medical Appointment Empty HandedBefore they enter the room, your doctor, nurse, or other care provider prepared for your visit. You, the patient, should … Read more
- 2022 Buddy WalkThe Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down syndrome awareness. Your Friendly … Read more
- Amazon Smile CharityAmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost … Read more
- Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It MattersThe Unseen film follows Jess and Ryan Ronne, a blended family with 8 children, including Lucas, who has profound disabilities … Read more
- New Partnership: Henderson Comprehensive Treatment CenterHenderson Comprehensive Treatment Center serves adults who have developed an addiction to heroin, prescription painkillers, morphine, or another opioid. We combine … Read more
- A+J Joins Find HelpFindHelp: Connected Social Care for Healthier Communities A+J Patient Advocacy is now listed on findhelp.org, a national social care network. … Read more
- Children Need Independent Patient Advocates, TooYour Friendly Advocate recently wrote for Case Management Society of America’s official magazine about the importance of independent patient advocates … Read more
- Back to School Health & Resource FairJoin Your Friendly Advocate at this year’s *free* Back to School Health & Resource Fair. There will be school supplies, … Read more
- When Health & Education CollideAdvocacy crosses all sectors, but health & education advocacy often go hand-in-hand. A+J is a patient advocacy organization, meaning we … Read more
- IEP Summer SummitPresented by Collaboration Center Foundation Attention Las Vegas Valley families! Does your child have a 504 Plan or IEP at … Read more
- Client Spotlight: TaosiesMeet Taosies! He is 12 years old and just graduated elementary school with A/B Honor Roll and the History Hero … Read more
- Hi, I’m SunnyJune 24th is Take Your Dog to Work Day. What better day to introduce our newest Chief Happiness Officer, Sunny! … Read more
- How to Interview a PhysicianYour doctor knows a lot about you, but what do you know about them?
- Patients for Patient Safety USA+J Patient Advocacy is proud to support the mission and vision of Patients for Patient Safety US. Patients for Patient … Read more
- Nevada Non-Profit StatusA+J Patient Advocacy Inc. was granted Nevada Business ID # NV20222487073 as a Domestic Non-Profit Corporation by Nevada’s Secretary of … Read more
- Client Spotlight: HaydenMeet Hayden! She is 6 years old, loves puppies, and just received recognition from her teacher for organization and leadership … Read more
- Unite Nevada NetworkA+J Patient Advocacy is proud to be a member organization of Unite Nevada, a coordinated care network of health and … Read more
- Client Spotlight: BarrettAt just 7 years old, Barrett “Bear” Chenevert has already found his advocacy voice. Born with complex congenital heart defects, … Read more
- Health Advocate XA+J Patient Advocacy is proud to be a member of Health Advocate X, a national non-profit organization that brings together health advocates, … Read more
- Blue Light Night at Collaboration CenterA+J Patient Advocacy was thrilled to be in attendance at last weekend’s Blue Light Night Resource Fair at Collaboration Center! … Read more
- Greater National AdvocatesA+J Patient Advocacy is proud to be a member of Greater National Advocates, a public service organization determined to improve … Read more
- National Association of Healthcare AdvocacyA+J Patient Advocacy is proud to be a member of the National Association of Healthcare Advocacy (NAHAC). Through this membership … Read more
- The Alliance of Professional Health AdvocatesA+J Patient Advocacy is proud to be a member of The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA). Through this membership … Read more
- Partnering with Collaboration Center FoundationA+J Patient Advocacy is proud to partner with the Collaboration Center Foundation, a disability resource network in Las Vegas. Through … Read more