...but I do believe that the health care industry...they need to show more sensitivity...

March 20, 2025 | 20m 59s

This storyteller shares how a great health care provider and team has helped him maintain his health with some challenges on consistency, and how health insurance can be a barrier for quality care and treatment.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
60 - 69
Male
College graduate
Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean
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Patient
STORY TYPE
Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Digestive System; Ear, Nose and Throat; Endocrine System; Eyes and Vision; Kidneys and Urinary System; Mouth and Teeth; Skin, Hair and Nails; Male Reproductive System
High Blood Pressure; Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Mental Health
Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need
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