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White Coat Warriors

White Coat Warriors

By: Hyivy Health
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 Have you ever felt ignored or dismissed by a healthcare professional even though you knew something was wrong? Have you ever had to take healthcare decisions into your own hands? Did you decide to trust your gut instead of taking your doctor at their word? Then you just might be a White Coat Warrior. What first began as a limited miniseries, but returning due to popular demand, host Rachel Bartholomew invites White Coat Warriors from all walks of life s to share how they took action in the face of health challenges and life-altering diagnoses even when medical professionals failed to listen. In this limited 7-part podcast series presented by Hyivy Health, host Rachel Bartholomew invites guests to share how they took action in the face of health challenges and life-altering diagnoses even when medical professionals failed to listen. Rachel talks about her own battle with cervical cancer, and is joined by guests where they discuss their journeys with: Hashimoto’s disease, hyperthyroidism, Crohn’s disease, endometriosis, breast cancer, Tourette's syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and more.2021 Hyivy Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science
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