Aviva Yoselis

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Mar 24, 2022, 4:08 PM

To Test or Not to Test: Are doctors wrong?

At least once a month, I am contacted by a client who is concerned that the orthopedist, gastroenterologist, cardiologist . My clients feel that the doctor was ignoring their complaint, or not taking their complaint seriously. I completely understand this...

Aug 2, 2021, 1:06 PM

3 crucial lessons you need to know about Israeli hospitals

The other day I had the honor to accompany one of my clients through a difficult hospital journey. I say honor because I really feel that way, no sarcasm intended. I’ve really honed on my model of telehealth advocacy...

Jun 15, 2021, 10:41 AM

Why talk about death with your older parents?

My sister, who lives in California, heard a talk the other evening about “eldercation”, or how to talk about your parents’ health, to your parents. She emphasized that as our life expectancy grows, so do our ‘elder years’. Apparently,...

Feb 11, 2021, 9:58 AM

We need to take statistics on Haredim with a grain of salt

Israel has a problem. Well obviously, many problems and many solutions, but this is one problem I’m not so sure is being addressed. During this entire pandemic, the term Haredi, or ultra-Orthodox, has come up so many times in Israeli...

Jan 10, 2021, 1:41 PM

What decisions does a caregiver need to make in this pandemic?

I don’t know about you, but I’m tired. Not so much physically tired, more like, drained perhaps? Who knew that uncertainty could be so exhausting? Are the kids going to school or aren’t they? Can I go visit my grandchildren or...

Dec 15, 2020, 11:21 AM

Do You Really Want to Help Your Clients?

People in crisis are not always pleasant or grateful; that does not make them any less in need

Nov 19, 2020, 12:18 PM

Does Israel really want you ‘back’ if you’re sick?

In the spirit of our month-long theme of what to do when you hear NO in the healthcare industry, I thought it would be relevant to identify a big problem within the Israeli system, of what to do when...

Oct 14, 2020, 12:39 PM

Getting therapy during COVID-19

At least once a week, I am asked if I know of any good mental health service providers who work within the kupah system, and can treat an adult who needs, well, help. By help, I do not mean...

Jun 17, 2020, 8:09 PM

How far do we go to protect our parents from COVID-19?

Shoppers keep their distance while waiting in line outside a supermarket in Barcelona, Spain in March 2020. Staying six feet apart can slow the spread of COVID-19. (David Ramos/Getty Images)

It's a real challenge to maintain the social distancing measures without making those who keep them feel like unhinged germophobic zealots

Apr 3, 2020, 2:57 PM

Why the Corona Fight Is Not Like the Yom Kippur War

A Patient Advocate's Response to the Investigative Report of the Ministry of Health's Functioning During the Corona Crisis I usually write my blogs on the ins and outs of being a patient advocate, but I felt the need to respond...

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About Me

Aviva Yoselis, MPH, BCPA, founder of and director of Health Advize, a social impact enterprise to improve healthcare access for all. She is an expert in the field of health research, health behavior modification, and shared medical decision making, with over 25 years of experience teaching about public health issues and health systems navigation. She has a broad understanding of the biological sciences, biostatistics, epidemiology, clinical trials, and current issues in healthcare. She holds a Masters Degree in Public Health and was the first person to become a board-certified patient advocate outside of North America. Prior to moving to Israel, Aviva worked in the USA in health education and advocacy for low-income minority communities

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