My Hospital Hacks
Top tips for hospital life.
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You’ve heard me say a bunch; we will all be patients at some point. It’s part of our collective human experience. The only thing separating us all is time.
I do hope you can avoid a hospital for as long as possible, but that day will come. For some, sooner than others.
Here’s some of my posts that may help when you or a loved one are admitted.
What You Should Bring to a Hospital…
Practical tips what to bring. If you’ve got other suggestions, add them to the comments! I’d love to hear what helped you. I started writing this book six months ago while on dialysis. It’s intended to be both memoir and a practical…
What **NOT** to Bring to a Hospital
Hi Readers, Welcome! I’d love to hear what helped you… or didn’t help you?
The Surprising Thing You Can Do to Feel Better in a Hospital
Thanks for going on this journey with me.
Ten Tips for Entertaining Yourself in a Hospital...
Hi readers- I know you love a good list, so here is another “Save for later” list.
Tips on how to be heard in a hospital
Hi readers. First off, hi new subscribers. I’m so honored you’re here and grateful for all your stories. Thanks for connecting. The photo above is one of my favorites- me making July giggle. She was an early smiler- a true gift in a scary time. So, as I shared, I wrote an
Let me know if you have other suggestions for ways to navigate challenges in the hospital- drop it in the comments!
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DID YOU KNOW?
Many of you know I’m an actor. Fun fact, I did three episodes of Silicon Valley season 2. Catch a funny moment here:
If you’re new here and wondering, “what happened to this lady?” read:
I started writing this when I was on dialysis. It’s intended to be both memoir and a practical tool to help folks who might be going through something similar or those caregivers and family supporting someone with a challenging diagnosis. NOTE: This is not intended to replace actual medical guidance. Please consult your doctors on your individual challenges and situations. Please talk to your clinicians before adjusting any of your care protocols. Also names have been changed for most of my medical staff.
Thank you to CC Couchois, Roy Lenn, and Dr. Richard Burwick for your founding level donation.