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July Patient Community Newsletter
This July, we want to take time to mark National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the Office of Minority Health, the lack of access to quality care that burdens minorities does not stop with physical health. It affects mental health resources as well. We invite you to think about this issue throughout the month and to take steps towards improving your mental health and looking out for the people in your life. Not everyone has access to the resources they need, but being a good friend, family member, or neighbor can still make a difference in your community.
Thank you to our CLTI Working Group Patient Partners
From the desk of our CEO, Isabel Bjork: I am in awe of the phenomenal patients and caregivers who joined the Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures on June 8th in San Francisco.
June Patient Community Newsletter
June 10th was Family Health and Fitness Day - a chance to celebrate the benefits of enjoying sports, outdoor activities, and exercise with your loved ones. Check out this month’s patient community newsletter to learn more!
Vascular Health for the LGBTQ+ Community
Communicating with healthcare professionals can be difficult for anyone, but for queer/trans people, it can be even more challenging to navigate how to come out to our healthcare team. Many LGBTQ+ people have stories about awkward interactions in healthcare, from lesbians reassuring doctors that they’re definitely not getting pregnant, to gay dads having to explain the connection to their children. No matter how you choose to discuss your identity with your physicians, here are a few concerns to bring up with your providers regarding your vascular health.
May Patient Community Newsletter
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and for this Patient Community Newsletter, we’re going to help spread awareness about this all-too-common vascular event. Knowing is half the battle, and we encourage you and your loved ones to learn about what a stroke is, what it looks like, and what to do if it happens.
April Patient Community Newsletter
April is National Minority Health Month, and for this Patient Community Newsletter, we’re going to highlight the importance of vascular health for those populations that are often underrepresented in health research and care initiatives.
March Patient Newsletter
March is Blood Clot Awareness Month, which is a chance for everyone to learn more about and assess their risk of blood clots. One of the best things you can do to lower your risk for blood clots is staying active, so this month we’re focusing on the importance of exercise for vascular health.
It Takes A Village, or an Online Facebook Community
Our patient Partner and Vascular Cures’ board member, Steve Hamburger, founded a Facebook Community PAD support group that has grown to over 400+ members. Reflecting on the past few months, Steve shares the following about his journey as a moderator and administrator of this online community.
New Face at Vascular Cures: Meet Chiamaka Uzoma
Chiamaka Uzoma is a medical student who volunteers with Vascular Cures. She is passionate about vascular health equity and shares her story about witnessing health disparities in Nigeria and finding her calling in vascular surgery.
Vascular Surgery FAQ from Dr. Bryan Tillman
Dr. Bryan Tillman answers frequently asked questions about vascular surgery
From the Winter 22 Newsletter: Meet Kim
In September, Kim Campbell represented Vascular Cures at the African American Male Wellness Walk in Atlanta. Kim has made it her goal to share information about peripheral artery disease: this is her way of honoring her mother, Gertrude.
The SAVE Clinic is Hosting a Resource Fair and Free Screening for PAD Awareness Month!
On September 22nd, the SAVE (San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular) Clinic will be hosting resource fairs and free screenings throughout various districts of the San Antonio area. Learn more about the importance of vascular health and meet with medical professionals for a free vascular disease screening.
My Experience with Transgender Healthcare
Have you ever been called the wrong name or been mistakenly labeled as the opposite sex? If so, you can understand the uncomfortable, awkward feelings of disrespect and ignorance that affect your identity.
Two Important Papers Published on Patient Reported Outcomes in PAD Working Group
In 2022 the PROM-PAD working group published two papers that will advance this field. The goal of the effort was not simply to provide recommendations to the PAD community, but to catalyze implementation of PROMs in a feasible, meaningful, and scientifically sound fashion to improve the lives of patients with PAD.
The Importance of a Second (and third, and fourth, and fifth) Opinion
I was diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) by my primary care provider some ten years ago. Having never heard of this disease before, the first thing I did when I got home was Google it. On the whole, the news was not very encouraging. For as prevalent as the disease was, I didn’t find much in the popular medical literature about it.
Vascular Cures Announces Chief Executive Officer Opportunity
Vascular Cures, an entrepreneurial, national healthcare non-profit, is looking for our next leader who will continue our mission of improving the lives of the millions of people living with vascular diseases. Our Chief Executive Officer Opportunity Profile is now live on LinkedIn and our website.
Q&A with Vascular Surgery Specialist, Dr. Zayed
Vascular Cures is pleased to be bringing our community a Question & Answer piece featuring the expertise of one of our previous Wylie Scholars, Dr. Mohamed Zayed. We asked patients with a history of clotting to share some of the questions they have about blood clots.
¿Qué son los coágulos de sangre?
Un coágulo de sangre es una masa que se forma cuando las plaquetas, proteínas y células de la sangre se pegan entre sí.