The Domino Effect of One Person Making a Difference

Episode 3 September 09, 2020 00:29:54
The Domino Effect of One Person Making a Difference
Advocates in Action
The Domino Effect of One Person Making a Difference

Sep 09 2020 | 00:29:54

/

Show Notes

Jessica Jones has faced a chronic illness most of her life, but that didn’t prepare her for her son’s rare heart disease. Becky Barnes lost her sister to lymphoma and has had more than her share of health problems. Both women have transformed their own experience into commitments to help others in their rural communities in Indiana and Kentucky. Jessica is working to address food insecurity during the pandemic, while Rebecca helps people understand and access health care benefits. Both women speak powerfully to impact that one person can have in changing a community.

Visit our website to explore show notes, additional episodes and our mission.

Would you like to become a NPAF advocate? Visit our Volunteer Opportunities

Connect with us on social media!
Jessica Jones on Twitter @AdvocateGirly
Rebecca Barnes on Twitter @LmtBarnes

NPAF on Twitter: @NPAF_Tweets
NPAF on Instagram: @Patient_Advocates
NPAF on Facebook: National Patient Advocate Foundation

Other Episodes

Episode 3

January 04, 2024 00:21:39
Episode Cover

A Family United Against Cancer

When a person is diagnosed with cancer they can choose to walk that journey privately or lean on their support system to help them...

Listen

Episode 3

November 15, 2021 00:25:05
Episode Cover

Centering the Experiences of Patients

The experiences of patients should be the center of research, policy development, and health care. Susan Perez has devoted a large portion of her...

Listen

Episode 4

April 21, 2021 00:24:18
Episode Cover

Providing Care by Walking Alongside

Community health workers are an essential part of the caregiving team. Denise Smith who is the Executive Director of the National Association of Community...

Listen