Dear Healthcare Provider
This podcast is designed to bring together patients, providers and policymakers to have purposeful conversations about health and the issues that impact access to care and health outcomes.
Dear Healthcare Provider
Managing Chronic Health Conditions with Advocacy and Community: A Conversation with Stevie Rogers
In this episode of "Dear Healthcare Provider," host Michelle Tedder engages in an insightful conversation with Stevie Rogers, a 37-year-old mom and credentialing specialist who passionately advocates for healthcare in America.
Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, obesity, PCOS, and inattentive type ADHD, Stevie shares her journey of managing multiple chronic health conditions while emphasizing the importance of community support. They discuss the challenges of slow response to GLP-1 medications and the stigma associated with obesity.
The discussion sheds light on the need for compassionate healthcare providers, access to comprehensive care, and the broader policy changes required to support individuals living with obesity. Stevie’s story highlights the power of advocacy, the impact of non-scale victories, and the transformation possible through shared experiences and online communities.