How well do you advocate for your health at doctors' appointments and in the healthcare system as a whole? We've got tips to help make it easier! In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast Co-Host, Melissa Schenkman, and Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Jessica Gray from Lubbock, Texas, discuss the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, particularly for millennials. While being your own health advocate can be a challenge in our complex health system, self-advocacy in your healthcare is as important as eating healthy and exercising.

Dr. Gray emphasizes the need for patients to take an active role in their health by understanding their medical history, preparing for doctor visits, and effectively communicating with healthcare providers. The conversation also touches on the unique health challenges faced by women and the dangers of relying on online sources like Google for medical advice. Dr. Gray provides practical tips for navigating the healthcare system and encourages listeners to seek reliable information and advocate for their health needs.

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Learn more about this episode's guest, Dr. Jessica Gray and the MedEdit Podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicagraymd/ and https://themededit.blubrry.net/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZrxGKA53_8dzeGJ3L2alZ4Knru6UvEAdVOgzwCn3uu3WXC8zwdeKSAfG8_aem_tIoTZF-yhZwu9a3ef20Krg

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