Making the Most of Your Healthcare Experience

Did you know national statistics indicate you have between 11 and 16 minutes with your healthcare provider? In this presentation, Patient Navigation Team provides patients and their families information and support, facilitating better communication with healthcare providers.

Topics of discussion include: 

- Points to consider when selecting or evaluating healthcare providers

 - Reducing the anxiety of talking about your health

- Feeling you are a partner in YOUR healthcare decisions

- Understanding the role of independent patient advocates, a new and growing service

Andrea Alemanni is a chemist with 20 years of experience as a patient advocate.  She focuses on empowering clients through explanations of medications, interpretation of prescribing information, review of FDA notifications such as medication recalls, and clinical trial data.  Patient Navigation Team will prepare questions for clients to ask providers and attend appointments/procedures, customizing our service to the needs of you and your family.  Andrea is a member of APHA (Alliance of Professional Healthcare Advocates) and ACS, Medicinal Chemistry Division (American Chemical Society).

Ms. Alemanni is a life-long resident of Greensboro and volunteer in the community.  She serves as Vice Chair of the Advancement Council of the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University, Foundation Chair of E-Club of Global Trekkers, Rotary International, Member of Greensboro Symphony Guild and Guild of Family Service.