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Talking about Self-Advocacy & Caregiver Support (Navigating the Healthcare System) with Dr. Jacob Kendall

October 15, 2024 • Paula McMillan-Perez, LCSW • Episode 94

Jacob discusses his experiences navigating the complex healthcare system, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy and caregiver support. He shares his experiences with open-heart surgeries and his interdisciplinary approach to healthcare, advocating for a multi-dimensional perspective, stressing the importance of open dialogue and much more!

Guest Bio:

Dr. Jacob Kendall demystifies health(care). He is the survivor of two open-heart surgeries in early adulthood and has formal training in gerontology, public health, social work, biology, and theology. Jacob believes the key to mastering health and being a savvy patient or caregiver is a convergent 4-dimensional approach, integrating multiple perspectives to show that health and healthcare are more than individualistic, medical, here, and now.

Contact/Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobevanskendall/

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Paula McMillan-Perez, LCSW

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