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August 8, 2023 I am Genice, and this is my journey with PVD, or Peripheral Vascular Disease.  I live in Mississippi. My search for a healthy life has been challenging, time-consuming, and sometimes very informative. Due to the health difficulties related to Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), I have many questions that need answering. Since I am unaware of my family's medical history, I thought that would be a great place to start.   As I continued my research, I began calling

July 15, 2023 We need a patient-centered approach to patient care and research – now. The New York Times published an important article today, “ They Lost Their Legs. Doctors and Health Care Giants Profited ,” highlighting the need for careful attention to the patient experience in the treatment of peripheral artery disease , also known as PAD. In May, ProPublica published a groundbreaking story about the problem: In the “Wild West” of Outpatient Vascular Care, Doctors Can Re

July 11, 2023 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