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IBD patient and ostomate, working as a pediatric GI nurse and patient advocate!

Philadelphia, PA
Joined January 2013
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The problem with the people at @11HealthandTech is their ability to keep me constantly brainstorming about patient engagement even when I'd like to sleep. 😴 @mjseres @RobFe4rn @SaahilMehta1 @karenasolis @LetsTalkIBD #ostomy #patientcoach #healthcare
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The AbbVie Immunology Scholarship, open to students with #IBD, is accepting applications for 2020-2021. Up to $15,000 will be awarded, dependent upon the degree pursued. Deadline is Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. CT. Apply here: abbvieimmunologyscholarship.…
The struggle is real. 3 ostomy bag changes due to 3 leaks yesterday. Wake up today to find the velcro closure wasn't very effective... #ostomy #stoma #crohns #willitend – at Pennsylvania, USA
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So happy to be at #hopelv2019 and hear from my fellow #ostomy and health advocates!
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Finally in the same month of the #HOPEconference by @11HealthandTech .... I can't wait to meet so many #ostomy advocates in person and see old pals!
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Some day I will understand toilet paper roll math... I got a pack of 36 doubles = 72 regulars - still doesn't seem like enough. #ibd #crohns #ostomy
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First 24 hours where I ate without bloating, didn't feel dehydrated, no headaches, no nausea, no mood swings and had an appetite in a long time. YES!!!
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Let's Talk IBD retweeted
I’m excited to announce that @11HealthandTech are hosting a free conference in Las Vegas this October 24-25 bringing together patients, healthcare professionals and innovators. Anyone interested in improving outcomes should attend #11Health #smartcare eventbrite.com/e/hope2019-pr…
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When you live an hour from the conference and are gone for only 2 days... you still pack 10 ostomy appliances. #uoaa #ostomy #canneverbetooprepared
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Heading to #UOAA tomorrow and excited to meet my ostomy friends and talk @11HealthandTech !
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Let's Talk IBD retweeted
How do biologics (therapeutic antibodies) get their names? Here is a quick explanation involving the biologics used to treat #IBD: dansharpibd.org/whats-in-a-n…
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Replying to @LetsTalkIBD
@letstalkibd just created their Nominee Directory Profile! Check them out: awards.wegohealth.com/nomine… #WEGOHealthAwards
Let's Talk IBD retweeted
I’m honoured and delighted to be presenting our work @fascrs_updates @AlfredAlert #ostomy #smartbag #ASCRS2019
Delighted that @AlfredAlert Medical Director @RobFe4rn will be presenting @ASCRS this yr on "Development of a patient peer-led social media platform to deliver support to #ostomy patients" #colorectalresearch #IBD #stoma
In honor of #NationalNursesWeek, check out this post from @OstomyConnect highlighting the stories of three nurses, two of whom (@gutlessww & @letstalkibd) are living with #IBD: bit.ly/2HWMJY0
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Sleeping-during-the-day dreams are the weirdest... had a dream they reversed my ostomy. #nothanks #theydiditlaproscopically #recoverywas2seconds #nightshiftnurse #nightmare? #ostomy
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When you're so inspired and ready to make advocacy plans, but you're also in brain fog from the weekend's activities... #chronicillness #ibd #ostomy #HealtheVoices18
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Was flying home last night and off in the distance I could have sworn I saw some sort of mitten-shaped state... nah, that's nonsense! :) @shawnbethea_ @Sara_Ringer @aboutIBD
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