Dec 14, 2020
Transitioning From Pediatric Care to Adult Care
Children have different medical and emotional needs than adults. Where they might be similar to the untrained eye, pediatric medicine is...
Nov 25, 2020
A Thanksgiving Guide for Eating Disorder Recovery
Any holiday can bring stress for someone in recovery from an eating disorder. Exposing your body to your entire family, worrying about...
Nov 11, 2020
Hair Loss and Chronic Illness
When I was young, I had a thick beautiful head of hair. I still have beautiful curly hair, but in recent years the amount I have has...
Oct 21, 2020
Invisible Illness Awareness Week 2020
Invisible illness is an umbrella term to all illnesses- mental and physical- that are not visible from the outside. Chronic illness isn’t...
Oct 1, 2020
I Used To Fight Fires, Now I Fight M.E.
I am fighting like a warrior. Here is my story.... I escaped. My children and I arrived on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in the summer...
Sep 23, 2020
An Infusion Survival Guide From One Of Our Warriors
As someone who is chronically ill, you may have a medication that is given to you through Intravenous therapy (IV). As intimidating as this
Sep 15, 2020
I am enough. I am strong. I am a survivor.
My purpose has been to end the stigma associated with mental health.I am enough. I am strong. I am a survivor.
Sep 13, 2020
Sepsis Awareness: Speak Up, Ask Questions
Have you ever looked a loved one in the eyes, and reminded them of your end of life wishes? I have. Have you ever looked your mother in...
Sep 2, 2020
Exhala: A Poem
Exhala Poem by Isabel Mavrides-Calderon The storm has passed Inhala, Exhala I have to remind myself it's over hospital beds, pain,...
Aug 26, 2020
Why You Should Wear A Mask
By: Julia Heilrayne Media, Research and Policy Reporter As the COVID-19 crisis seems to be on a downward trend in most of the world, the...