Patient Advocacy Workshops
Understanding and Accessing Healthcare System In Los Angeles
Los Angeles – Upcoming Workshops
All workshop times listed are in the local time zone.
Upcoming workshop dates will be announced soon.
These free online Zoom workshops are one hour long and cover:
- Learn your Insurance Eligibility: How to research your eligibility and how to sign up to and renew, Medi-Cal, Medicaid, Medicare, Covered California/Obamacare, Health Insurance Marketplace.
- Knowing your Patient Rights: Understand the full spectrum of your healthcare rights, including consent and privacy, to better advocate for your health needs. Learn how to navigate legal frameworks and resources to protect and assert your rights effectively.
- How to Stand up and Be Heard: Learn effective communication strategies to ensure your voice is heard by healthcare providers and policymakers.
- How to Research Online as an ePatient: Gain skills to find reliable health information online and critically evaluate medical sources. Develop the ability to discern credible websites and avoid misinformation while accessing the latest research and treatment options.
- Where to Get Help in Los Angeles: How to access free clinics and other free resources. How to access your health records and how to make a complaint. How to connect with your local representatives. Discover local resources and organizations that offer support, advice, and services for patients in Los Angeles.
Your gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference in our mission to empower individuals to manage their health.
Donate today and help us change lives for the better.
Testimonials
“Thank you so much for running the session. It was really informative and helpful. I think with attending the sessions I’m building on my knowledge of my condition and therefore my confidence to advocate for myself.”
Michelle M
“I really found the workshop very interesting. Thanks so much for all the great work you are doing.”
Fiona O’ K
Your generosity supports patient advocacy through Zoom workshops for Northern Ireland and Los Angeles. Gain confidence, understand your rights, and access healthcare resources while fostering a community of informed patients and allies.
The Learning Academy is designed for anyone interested in becoming an empowered patient, empowered caregiver, or those seeking to understand patient engagement and patient-centered care.
Shared Patient Information Program:
Support our Shared Patient Information Health surveys. We've collected data on Migraine and Lupus and with your help, we are actively working on adding more health conditions.
These events, which typically include a Learning Academy course title, include patients and experts sharing their experience and knowledge.
The Human Health Project is made up of a small core staff with over 100 volunteers, 30+ board members, and advisers spread around the world. These dedicated volunteers are a vital part of our mission.
We forge local alliances to extend healthcare support to underserved communities, a cornerstone of our mission to empower individuals and enhance health outcomes.