"If something is bothering you and won't go away, go right away...don't wait a year"

January 22, 2021 | 19m 00s

A storyteller talks about her surgery and being a caregiver for her husband's surgery while explaining things she does in daily life to maintain her health. Also, she discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed her to slow down and appreciate these ac

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Immune System

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:COVID-19; Mental Health

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; 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; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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