Why I didn’t research PNH online after my diagnosis
Being diagnosed with an illness can result in a plethora of emotions. We may feel vulnerable, hurt, confused, sad, raw, or scared. With tensions high, it can be hard to protect our mental…
From Fear to Fighter - Brandi Lewis
Brandi Lewis is a blood disorder awareness educator, TEDx speaker, writer, and nonprofit founder living in Alabama. She is passionate about helping others diagnosed with a chronic illness. She was diagnosed with aplastic anemia and PNH, the symptoms of which began in 2009. Her nonprofit, Brandi’s Blessings, was created to spread awareness and support blood disorder patients. Her greatest accomplishment is saving three lives by having people register to become a bone marrow donor. Brandi is a dog lover of a labradoodle, Milo, and thinks laughter is the best medicine. Follow Brandi on Instagram at @_brandilewis_!
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We need greater awareness of unconscious bias in healthcare
Even when we’re not aware of it, we all make judgments about other people, whether it pertains to their appearance, financial status, how they communicate, etc. This is known as unconscious bias. The saying…
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