HOW TO FIND NON-EMERGENCY PATIENT TRANSPORTATION
Scenario: You have a doctor’s appointment but no way to get there. You’ve asked your
Samantha Smith
July 12, 2021
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
Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease are at Greater Risk for C. Diff Infection
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a bacterium (germ) that can cause severe diarrhea and inflammation
Jacqueline Syrop
May 18, 2023
Understanding Your Risk for C. Diff Infection
Clostridioides difficile [klos–TRID–e–OY-dees dif–uh–SEEL], commonly known as C. diff, is a bacterium (germ) that can
Jacqueline Syrop
May 4, 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
Patients Rising Announces Always on Call, New Free Streaming Learning Series for Caregivers
WASHINGTON, DC – Patients Rising, a national patient and caregiver resource and advocacy organization, today
Editor
April 28, 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
Patient Voice: An Aging Population and the Hurdles Ahead
From the Editor: At Patients Rising, the voice of the patient (or caregiver) should always
Jim Sliney Jr, Editor
March 24, 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
