Medical Travel and Lodging Options for Patients and their Allies
When you need to travel to a different town or state to receive medical care,
Surabhi Dangi-Garimella PhD
July 25, 2023
Author: Surabhi Dangi-Garimella PhD
Health Data Portability: Who Owns Your Health Data?
Healthcare portals are a very common feature of the service provided by most clinics and
Surabhi Dangi-Garimella PhD
June 27, 2023
Medicaid Work Requirements Compromise Access to Healthcare
The COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, and with it has ended the continuous enrollment
Surabhi Dangi-Garimella PhD
June 2, 2023
Stroke: Know the Risk Factors and How to Prevent Stroke
When blood supply to the brain is prevented, either due to a blood clot or
Surabhi Dangi-Garimella PhD
May 30, 2023
Prescribing Opioids: Guidelines Create Access Barriers for Chronic Pain Patients
In 2019, more than 20% of U.S. adults reported having chronic pain—22% of them were
Surabhi Dangi-Garimella PhD
May 3, 2023
Paratransit Services Long in Need of an Upgrade
Over 3.6 million Americans are home bound because their disability restricts or prevents travel. More
Surabhi Dangi-Garimella PhD
April 17, 2023
Grace’s Story: Accurate Diagnosis of Lyme Disease Remains a Challenge
Commonly known as a tick-borne condition, accurate diagnosis of Lyme disease continues to be a
Surabhi Dangi-Garimella PhD
April 10, 2023
A Mother’s Anxiety Over Her Child’s Nutritional Needs: the Medical Nutrition Equity Act
Kala Mcwain’s three-year-old son, Braxton, was diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU) at birth. Ever since,
Surabhi Dangi-Garimella PhD
March 20, 2023
Finding a Voice for Those Dealing with Infertility
from the editor: Patients Rising is all about patients. Part of how we are showing
Surabhi Dangi-Garimella PhD
February 23, 2023
Knowing Your Rights: Wheelchair Damage During Air Travel
from the editor: Many members of our PatientsRisingFam have told us that they have experienced
Surabhi Dangi-Garimella PhD
February 23, 2023
No Show: Understanding What Keeps Patients From a Medical Appointment
Patients, especially those suffering from chronic disease, may not always be able to keep a
Surabhi Dangi-Garimella PhD
February 6, 2023
Varied State Laws and How it Complicates Involuntary Civil Commitment
What is involuntary civil commitment? Involuntary civil commitment is the admission of an individual into
Surabhi Dangi-Garimella PhD
January 25, 2023