How to Manage the Business of Being Sick: Advocacy and Support Strategies for Women

Facing a serious illness is overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join health advocate and former benefits lawyer Rebecca Bloom for a session designed to replace fear with confidence. Drawing on over 25 years of expertise in insurance, employee benefits law, and patient advocacy, Rebecca provides women with the tools to manage the business of being sick. This webinar dives into taming the insurance beast, communicating effectively with doctors, and managing workplace dynamics. Learn how to streamline the logistical burdens of illness so you can focus fully on your recovery, mindfulness, and long-term wellness.

Key Takeaways

• How to navigate complex insurance hurdles and manage workplace communications during treatment.
• How to build a robust support network and guide family, friends, and your community to provide the specific help you actually need.
• How to use mindfulness techniques and emotional resilience tools to stay grounded and focused throughout the journey to recovery.

About the Author

Rebecca Bloom, JD, is the author of When Women Get Sick: An Empowering Approach for Getting the Support You Need. After practicing as an employee benefits lawyer at a top New York City firm, she left the corporate legal world to follow her passion for health advocacy. For over 26 years, she has served as a patient advocate and insurance advisor at Bay Area Cancer Connections, helping thousands of women navigate the complex intersection of healthcare, employment, and recovery.