“Taking a disciplined approach to my health and recovery allowed me to play football at a high level for over 20 years. Throughout my career I’ve had a great team around me to stay proactive about hydration, nutrition, recovery and my overall health.”
Tom Brady
Professional Football

“I think the team approach is still the best to stay healthy. To stay healthy and in the best condition you have to take care of your body by eating right, getting rest and exercising.”
Archie Griffin
College + Professional Football

“I’ve only known one way for healthcare and that is a TEAM effort. The peace of mind knowing that a trusted healthcare professional is a phone call away to give you guidance on a specific concern or recommend someone else to see is invaluable. The best teams I’ve been apart of have been made up of people with different strengths. From knee or back injuries when playing to now preventative care I still have the same approach of using my network of healthcare professionals to stay healthy.”
Katie Smith
College, Professional +Olympic Basketball

“I played football in Texas at TCU. The physicians and trainers monitoring changes in our bodies during the summer months helped us tremendously by allowing us to avoid dehydration and the many associated ills that come with it. Having a relationship with a team of health care professionals allowed for greater service and better relationships to be built.”
Joe Briggs
College Football

“To be a top athlete you need a team of people to help you.”
Bonnie Blair Cruikshank
Olympic Speed Skating

“I played field hockey at The Ohio State University when my greatest life challenge began in January 1990. At that time, I was 17 years old. My intense training and need to perfect my performance that got me to Ohio State was now at risk. My body was fighting against my every move.
A team was created to manage my goals. The head team physician, Dr. John Lombardo, MD, helped me to understand the most likely diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. He taught me about the disease, this allowed me to face the unknowns of the illness with confidence. My physical therapist, Juli Dunn, created a training program that allowed me to train to play at a division 1 level in a safe and controlled environment. As I went through this life changing time, my sports phycologist, Dr. A.P. Ferrante, worked with me to handle my mental challenges. This trio of doctors taught me to manage every part of the process.
I take the same approach to managing the disease today. My neurologist is a MS specialist that leads my team. My family doctor, physiatrist, ophthalmologist, neuropsychologist, and my physical therapist all work together to manage my treatment. The team approach that I learned from the very beginning has allowed me to defy every negative expectation that faced me.”
Melanie Blakemore
College Field Hockey

“A lot of what I did required giving attention to muscle imbalances due to specific choreography, for which I saw a massage therapist. The frequent ups and downs of the performance industry lead me to regular appointments with a therapist/psychiatrist as well. I continue both services, although less often throughout the month, even though I’ve retired from dancing professionally.”
Liz Bustle
College + Professional Dance

“The healthcare was great. Dr. Lombardo basically saved my eyesight, to be honest with you. Doc sent me to the specialist Dr. Randy McLaughlin right away and that saved my eyesight. If it weren’t for him reacting so fast, I probably would be blind in my left eye.”
Dwayne Carter
College Football

As an athlete, the aspects of proactive team-based care kept me healthy and performing at my  best were “regular check ups/physicals, physical therapy, injury prevention/treatment.”
Ca’Layci Coffey
College Volleyball

“We had a team of athletic trainers, doctors and nutritionist.”
Doug DiOrio, MD
College Football

“I had a knowledgeable athletic trainer available to provide needed care. I was also lucky enough to have very good doctors when I had two of my elbow surgeries. Following the end of my career, I kept those relationships and had a great experience with my knee surgery.”
Vika Dzyuba
College Women’s Tennis

“The overall care and ability to walk into the training room to get checked out. Even to this day I still have relationships with athletic trainers and doctors that I can lean on for advice in a time of need.”
Tyler Everett
College + Professional Football

“Athletic trainers were always supportive of my needs whether it was from an injury or just helping to prepare my body for practice or matches.”
Heather Gambone
College Volleyball

“As an athlete we didn’t have a ton of resources but the team around us genuinely cared about us as humans and treated us as so communicating well with one another to find the best solution. Now, as a D1 Collegiate Volleyball coach, our team is essential to the success of our team and are a huge part of what we get to do. Each member of our team cares about our student-athletes as more than just athletes and works so well together to create a plan to fit each individuals needs as best as possible.”
Rachel Ferguson
College Volleyball

“Integrated teams in healthcare is key for athletes to perform at their best. In the training room there was the team doc, athletic trainer, and strength coach all working together to keep us on the field.
Now, as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, my goal is to help patients get back on the field and stay there. That requires working with the athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength coaches, and trying to keep kids healthy so that we can prevent injuries and keep them on the field.”
Daniel Gaines, MD, MBA
College Lacrosse

“Being able to talk to your doctor, to receive a return phone call and just being able to have a relationship where you trust your doctor and feel like you could tell them everything. You feel like you actually can talk to them, speak to them and get return messages.”
Winfield Garnett
College + Professional Football

“They were trying to get out in front of things to keep us healthy. If they saw anything that would give us any issues, they would say something about it and try to address it right away. That way we didn’t have any more issues.”
Reggie Germany
College + Professional Football

“There were multiple aspects of team-based care that kept me healthy, but the main four were athletic trainers, physical therapists, dietitians and strength + conditioning coaches.”
Lauren Getz
College Volleyball

“We had athletic trainers assigned to our team who was always there to help keep us healthy. We also had a nice training room to go to before and after practice for any rehab we needed.”
Elizabeth Hatfield
College Volleyball

“They relieved so much worry and anxiety about anything that was happening with my body. I was able to recover from injuries in half the time. I’m forever grateful for my athletic trainer and team doctors during my time as an athlete.”
Krista Hendrickson
College + Professional + Olympic Volleyball

“Our athletic trainers were always there for us when we needed anything. Any injury and they were on it and would make a plan to get us back on the court as soon we could, but were also realistic and if they didn’t think we were ready, they would not clear us.”
Kari Honomichl
College Volleyball

“I was surrounded by multi specialty health specialists to help overall health and performance in competition, the classroom and life.”
Thomas Hospel, MD
College Soccer

“Team based health and the ability to assess and diagnose early to treat proactively versus always reacting when things are so bad, is an amazing approach! Our healthcare system remains broken because of insurance companies that dictate how services provided to recoup the largest dollar amount amounts. I would love to see this move forward.”
Bob Houser
College Football

“There are a lot of things that take place in order for a player to be a healthy person. From nutrition to just taking care of your body and getting in when you have injuries. There was also the mental aspect of it, understanding players, what their needs were and having conversations at the right point.”
Stan Jackson
College + Professional Football

As an athlete, the aspect of proactive team-based care kept me healthy and performing at my best was "massage therapy, therapy, finding a higher calling and having a relationship with God."
Eric King
College + Professional Football

"Unfortunately, my body wasn’t made to play sports and so I battled with a lot of injuries. I tried to do preventative work and “prehab” to counteract the likeliness of injury. When I was playing at semi-pro/pro level, I spent a lot of time with my osteopath, who was also a tennis specific fitness trainer. They were able to create specific strength and conditioning programs for my body and organised pilates and yoga for core and flexibility work. I also spent a lot of time with my AT at university, who made sure my pre and post match/training rituals were specific to my needs and would often be a mental help in times of need."
Dani Kinnen-Cade
College + Professional Tennis + Semi-Pro Soccer Australia

"Having a team of providers was crucial in keeping healthy during my collegiate career. Athletic trainers and mental health professionals were working closely with me to ensure I perform at my best. After going through a knee injury, I had a team of professionals working with me to help me recover and get back to the sport asap. I felt supported and cared for. The team aspect was key in my recovery."
Julie Leonard
College Swimming

“Athletics require the right team to unlock one’s true potential and optimal performance through a holistic approach. I credit that close coordination between strength and conditioning, athletic training, and MDs to best position myself and my teammates for on the field success. I was extremely lucky to have the ultimate “phone-a-friend” available 24/7 with my MD.”
Brian Lombardo
College Football + Lacrosse

“The health care I had in college is the reason why I'm in such good health now. I've had three major surgeries, two ACLs and shoulder. Knowing how to take care of that from college is what helped me recover.”
Paris Long
College Football

“The best for me personally, was getting to know Dr. Lombardo at a really early age and he’s always provided me with great care. Him along with Dr. Kaeding and Bill Hill came together as a team and consulted what was best for each individual athlete and came up with the plan. The care was second to none.”
Dee Miller
College Football

“The relationship we had with the doctors and athletic trainers was unbelievably valuable. It's hard to imagine somebody being able to give you that type of care and not just from a physical standpoint, but from the mental standpoint, because playing football at Ohio State can take its mental toll. The doctors and the athletic trainers are there for you, not only physically but emotionally and mentally. I really never realized how valuable it was until I got into the real world.”
Ryan Miller
College Football

“They did so many proactive things to keep us from getting injured.”
Kato Mitchell
College Football

As an athlete what kept me health & performing at my best was "physician, athletic trainer, physical therapist, dietitian, physiotherapist healthy food options, rehabilitation/recovery support."
Carlyle Nusbaum
Professional Volleyball

"As a collegiate athlete who sustained a season-ending injury, I experienced the importance of team-based care first hand. My recovery involved MD’s, PT’s AT’s, a chiropractor, and strength/conditioning coaches to fully recover. Communication between all of these pieces was essential to my full recovery and return to the field."
Bridget O'Brien, PT, DPT, PCES
College Soccer

"Great communication between my physician and physical therapist!"
Mary O'Connor, MD
Olympic Rowing + Physician

"In my volleyball career I suffered a few injuries that were related to my sport. My athletic trainer along with physician and physical therapist got me back on the court faster. I also received guidance from a dietitian that set the stage for eating healthy beyond my volleyball career. Our team psychologist also helped me perform at my best with a clear mind."
Kaitlyn Osborne
College Volleyball

"While in college, it was beneficial to have athletic trainers available on hand if an injury occurred or if someone needed treatment before or after a practice or game. The athletic trainers worked really hard to continuously support the athletes of all sports, and especially me when I had a big injury my senior year. There were also counselors on campus to assist with any non-sport issues or concerns, and that was a great resource as well."
Shilo Pawlak
College Volleyball

"Having a proactive team was vital to our success as division 1 athletes. It gave us the best care regarding our health and wellness as student-athletes. It gave us the balance of care that we needed to compete at a high level physically, emotionally and mentally. One thing that stood out to me was how fast our healthcare professionals got us back onto the field healthy and ready to play."
Pepe Pearson
College + Professional Football

"I was able to come to my athletic trainer with any issue not just related to my sport. She was able to help guide me in the right direction and connect me with the right people to keep me healthy. During my D1 experience it was great to know I had a team of people that were there to help me be successful. It made my experience as a D1 athlete a better one for sure. I am forever grateful to my amazing athletic trainers and dietitians who supported me physically and emotional and celebrated with me every step of the way."
Maddie Phillips
College Volleyball

"During my time as a collegiate athlete I had access to 1 Team physician and 3 Athletic Trainer. The proactive team-based care was an outpatient clinic memorandum of understanding with the local hospital system."
Nathan Quebedeaux, MS, AT, CES, FMS, DN1
College Baseball

"The teams of sports med, strength training, nutrition, and even sports psych all worked together to make sure we were all ready to perform. I got to know our trainer really well and I loved how he understood what I needed and had it ready for me."
Stephanie Ross
College Volleyball

"Multidisciplinary approach allows optimal outcomes by combined approaches for problem solving."
Ryan Rauck, MD
College Tennis

"The mental, emotional, and physical care I received as a college athlete enhanced the quality of my life, and it still does to this day. I believed in our doctors and trainers, and they believed in me. We all were trying to win in the GAME OF LIFE, and we did it TOGETHER. Nutrition, injury prevention, strength, mental health, and much more - I lined up with a team that cared."
Jerry Rudzinski
College Football

"Physical therapy, always getting massage once a week."
Betsy Saina
Professional Track and Field

"Getting treatment before games and practice was big for me. Stim/ultrasound saved me."
Nathan Sarkissian
College Baseball

"For me, it was the collection of knowledgeable people in various fields that helped me. I had a strength trainer who built up my body, an athletic trainer who cared for my body, a nutritionist who taught me to fuel my body, and a sports psychologist who helped me keep things in perspective. Having access to experts in these various fields all at once contributed to my positive experience."
Mike Schall
College Volleyball

“As an athlete playing in college at Wake Forest we had a team trainer that was with us at every practice, game and lifting event. He made sure we came in for treatment after trainings and to stretch. We were not able to train if we did not maintain a certain body weight and trainer kept track of weights daily.”
John Schuman
College Soccer

As an athlete, the aspect of proactive team-based care kept me healthy and performing at my best was “physician & athletic trainer.”
Courtney Scott
College Volleyball

“The care we had in college was really good and allowed us to understand what it is to be healthy and some of the different variations of health care that are available - mental, spiritual and physical.”
Alonzo Shavers
College Football

“A good treatment team around you, people who knew exactly what to do at the time of the injury, and who would do extra research to find out, particularly that I came in with a preexisting injury.”
Eric Smith
College Football

“We had the best doctors and trainers who were quick to diagnose and treat. They helped me understand the limitations of my body - what hurts, why it hurts and how to take care of it. The care I received helped me in my adult life in knowing not only how to take care of, strengthen and stay in shape, but also to respect my body and know the limitations.”
Dan Stoltz
College Football

“I had an athletic trainer during my time in college that saved my career (Kelsey Campbell). My senior yr I tore both hamstrings and Kelsey made sure I was on the field. 3-4 times a day she’d disrupt her daily schedule to make sure I got the treatment I needed to be on the field every day. My senior yr could have been ended if it wasn’t for her, and I’ll for ever be grateful and endebted to her for the sacrifices she made every day to make sure I got to finish the season!”
Kyle Strawn
College Baseball

“Any kind of support system is good because trying to balance all the things a student athlete has to do can be very difficult. I will probably say that our athletic trainers are the most important because they keep us from getting injured, and they help us recover so we can feel good. Not only do trainers help us physically they help us with our mental health and make sure we are doing ok outside of our sport.”
Cora ter Kuile
College Volleyball

“A-plus healthcare because we had Dr. L taking care of us and the staff at Ohio State making sure that we were doing the things we needed to do. Even if we weren’t, they would educate us on how to keep our bodies not only in shape but healthy.”
Michael "Buster" Tillman
College Football

“Diagnostic, therapeutic and recooperative treatment whenever I needed it. Knowledgeable attentive trainers were invaluable to me and my team.”
Bruce Temby
College Indoor + Outdoor Track

“Point of care and having someone that really knows who you are, what it takes and what you're doing. Sometimes if you go to a doctor, they don't really know what it takes to get a professional athlete performing at their highest ability. Having doctors that understand what it is you're trying to do. I wish I had that same thing with my kids right now. They're all in sports and I wish I had someone that can lock in and know exactly what's needed to keep us out on the field.”
Ashanti Webb
College Football

“I can’t imagine participating in college volleyball without the support of the athletic trainers, dietitians, and orthopedic PA & MD’s. I learned so much from these professionals, and felt like there was never a time when I couldn’t turn somewhere for help. I am so grateful to have had the experience I had with these professionals.”
Lanie Wagner, BSN, RN
College Volleyball

“The most important thing people need to be healthy is a team. I hear the phrase it takes a village to raise a child, but it takes a team to stay healthy.  You have to be around the right people and have the right information. You have to have the right team.”
Chris "Beanie" Wells
College + Professional Football

“The best way to remain healthy in sports and in life is with a trusted team that shares decision making and responsibility. A trusting relationship is built by treating every patient as the most important person in the world.”
John Lombardo, MD
Physician

"The concept of TEAM based healthcare is an idea who’s time has come.  Coverage of athletics and sports required this and it has worked well.  We need it in medicine today like never before.  It allows us to truly be proactive."
Douglas McKeag, MD
Physician

"Patients need a multidisciplinary, comprehensive TEAM of trusted health professionals who are accessible, responsive, efficient, affordable, and who love working together for the benefit of the patient.  Proactive team-based care is predicated on patients taking an active role in their wellness and working as fully engaged partners with the medical team to coordinate and optimize their health. Knowing each patient as a whole person, in all of their dimensions, is critical for the practice of “precision medicine” – offering every person the very best of quality care."
Lee Rice, DO
Physician

"We should all want to be taken care of medically like a high level athlete. Having a team of medical professionals that will coordinate their care to optimize outcomes. Partnership for Proactive Health believes this is the optimal model for primary care delivery by utilizing a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate all aspects of your medical care."
James Robinson, MD
Physician

"Athletes and teams will be more successful when they have a comprehensive range of practitioners focusing on their health and performance. Addressing needs with the collaboration of a medical team will allow athletes to get back to their sport more quickly and contribute to extended careers and heightened performance."
Kristen Arnold, MS, RDN, CSSD
Dietitian

"My patient could largely benefit from mental health services PRIOR to requiring them. We tend to treat anxiety, depression, etc after it is diagnosed, rather than teaching methods to manage these symptoms early on. I work with pediatric patients who unfortunately develop medical trauma early on."
Caitlin Bauer, RD, LDN
Dietitian

"Health is a combination of multiple modalities: nervous system, nutrition, movement, self care. We optimize the nervous system and connect our practice members to their community to assure they reach their goals."
Irina Benne, DC
Chiropractor

"Everyday patients as well as athletes have a variety of medical concerns. Being able to address those concerns seamlessly, will let them get the needed treatments."
Garry Briggs, LATC Retired
Athletic Trainer

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure - an everyday occurrence in team-based care. Too often patients seek care when a medical condition has progressed to the point where they need advanced medical treatment. However, having worked in a team based care environment for most of my career I see the benefits everyday of multiple health care providers identify the early signs of medical conditions before they become more advanced while optimizing health on a daily basis."
Darrin Bright, MD
Physician

"A high percentage of my patients do not have a primary care physician. They could greatly benefit from a dedicated PCP over self-diagnosing."
Faith Brown, MA, EdD
Mental Health Counselor

"Required regular visits so there are fewer brush fires. Allow visits to folks like PT or RD without a script. "
Jackie Buell, PhD, RDN, LAT, CSSD
Dietitian + Athletic Trainer

"Having a team of healthcare professionals get to know their patients while they are healthy can be key to quality care. Patients knowing their team is communicating and working together will take stress off allowing them to optimize their health. The idea of having a point of contact to help navigate their care will help patients save time, money and energy."
Kelsey Campbell, MS, LAT
Athletic Trainer

"I was able to experience, first-hand, the benefits of providing patients with a team-based approach to healthcare. The holistic approach sets the patient up for the best possible outcomes in both body and mind. It would be a gift to provide this type of care to ALL."
Quan Campbell
Exercise Physiologist

"Our athletes have a variety of medical concerns that range from those that are orthopedic in nature to gen med, dental, vision, etc. All of these concerns have an effect on their ability to do what they love. Being able to have seamless transitions of care between medical professionals helps streamline the care process and get them the treatments they need."
Solomon Campbell, MS, AT
Athletic Trainer

"Patients, especially as we get older would benefit from stretching and exercises to help their bodies avoid injuries and chronic degeneration of joints. A lot of our time is either spent on our smartphones or computers. This can lead to chronic neck pain and poor posture. Teaching exercises and stretches can help prevent this."
Sean Collins, PA-C
Physician Assistant

"In my experience, there is no “one size fits all approach” many individuals who are suffering from some sort of health issue or concern have multiple symptoms and experiences that have caused those symptoms to take place. Working with multiple health professionals provides assistance in understanding and treating the root cause of the symptoms rather than addressing the symptoms themselves."
Amanda Conrad, LMT, CNMT, CLS 
Massage Therapist

"The US Healthcare system desperately needs improved team based preventative health and chronic disease optimization."
Eric Coris, MD
Physician

"More staff to support a high quality and functional team, more time for team building, and more opportunities to innovate."
Addie Deam, PA
Physician Assistant

"Wholistic approach that can address potential problems and prevent them from happening thus having people be healthier at every age."
Doug DiOrio, MD
Physician

"Many patients manage several different medical diagnosis on a daily basis and would benefit from having a case manager to assist them through their medical journey. A big barrier in healthcare is also the insurance side of things and members need assistance navigating this system."
Kylie Dreyer, MHI, RN, BSN
Nurse

"I think proactive team- based healthcare is amazing. Having a team of health care professionals working together to provide you with the tools that you need to be successful is extraordinary. I have seen this approach with athletics, an athlete gets injured and they not only see orthopedics, but they see psych and nutrition as well to help them in all aspects of their recovery. This type of approach helps focus on the patient as a whole and not just one specific issue."
Samantha Faulkner, LAT, CEAS II
Athletic Trainer

"ALL. OF. THEM. Clients need whole person support for success. Siloed healthcare isn’t efficient or effective and it leaves individuals feeling hopeless."
Lindsay Flannery, RDN, LD
Dietitian

"I work in a neonatal intensive care unit. The health of our patients at birth is dependent on the health of the mother. Prenatally, mothers could benefit from consults with a team to optimize nutrition and healthy lifestyle. Postnatally, they would highly benefit from increased care and support for the 4th trimester including support for breastfeeding, nutrition, and mental health."
Laura Foss, MSN, CNNP
Nurse Practitioner

"Many of the patients I see have multiple daily struggles as well as transportation issues. Having multiple disciplines working together would allow these patients to receive services they greatly need in an efficient manner, eliminating the need for transportation to multiple appointments."
Jessica Francony, MS, RD, LD, CLC
Dietitian

"It’s essential to acknowledge patients don’t get better alone. I work with the physical therapy teams, athletic trainers, and in pediatric patients: the parents. The goal is to keep patients healthy and active, and keep them that way. That requires a multi-modal approach. No 2 patients are exactly alike, so creating treatment plans and having input from other specialists is key to developing effective treatment plans."
Daniel Gaines, MD, MBA
Physician

"Many patients are still operating in a reactive model based on western medicine and US culture. We are working hard to change the narrative to proactive healthcare to manage chronic symptoms AND prevent them!"
Missy Gallow, DPT
Physical Therapist

"The model of Proactive Health available to professional athletes has been proven to work. If we could incorporate this into the Heathcare system, I'm convinced, the general population could benefit. Fast forward to the Obstetric patient where TWO lives can be impacted. What a dream that would be."
Carol Greco, MD
Physician

"Having a team of health care professionals to support, educate, answer questions and lean on through the birth and recovery process should be the standard of care and not a privileged benefit.  Proactive care is a vision shared by those looking to take health and recovery to a new level. I applaud this."
Anne Guist, PT, AT
Physical Therapist + Athletic Trainer

"Working out with another individual is a great motivator to get out and get moving. As you are able to do this, it is also important to remember to set personal goals and be sure that you are not comparing your progress to someone else’s strengths. Movement is medicine. Keep up the good work and get out there."
Heidi Hamilton, LPN
Nurse

"They say it takes a village to raise a child. Well it takes a team of collaborating medical professionals to optimize ones' well being. Elite athletes have benefited from this model of care for years. Now everyone can too."
Teresa "Terri" Hazucha, MA
Athletic Trainer

"Access to specialty care for all facets of health and performance."
Thomas Hospel, MD
Physician

"The body and mind are so connected, intricate and vast and it is simply impossible to be an expert in all possible aspect of health that might be affecting a person. That's why a proactive team-based approach is my favorite part of delivering care. I can focus on being excellent in my area of expertise and know that I can partner with other practitioners who are excellent in their expertise to provide comprehensive and holistic care to the individual in front of us. 4th Trimester care is the embodiment of this philosophy and I highly recommended this program to all of my pregnant patients!"
Allison Ingley, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

"A team of caring providers is exactly what moms need to help optimize their health during the physical, emotional, and mental experience of the postpartum period. Postpartum care should be an ongoing process, rather than a single appointment. Enhancing care for moms enhances the health of the family."
Stacy Ingraham, MSEd, LPCC-S
Mental Health Counselor

"I completed pre-admission screening / testing for students athletes having surgery. Goal for them to have best outcome to return to sports. With physical therapy they also need mental health concerns address also."
Jodell Hayes, RN
Nurse

"I believe mental health needs to more of an open topic for patients. There is a stereotype that is negative sometimes on mental health which makes those patients suffering on a never ending loop."
Rachel Johnston, ATC
Athletic Trainer

"I work with cancer patients, who would greatly benefit from help with navigating the healthcare system. They can become completely overwhelmed with the amount of appointments they have, medical bills, and many are elderly and do not know how to navigate online resources."
Kasey Karafa, RN, OCN
Nurse

"I can’t speak highly enough of Dr. Lombardo’s team based philosophy for athletes care. We worked together for several years at Ohio State where he was the head team physician. In that position he has the final say in all aspects of athletic care and who can or can’t because of injury participate in all aspects of the program whether during the competitive season or the off season.
His vision of open communication between the training staff, strength and conditioning staff, and medical staff is rare and the reason for our success both preventing injuries and quick return. We were truly a team. He allowed everyone an open forum to present ideas that might be beneficial to the team as a whole and to each specific athlete. Because the athletes knew we had their best interests in mind there was complete buy in. The team aspect of care based on the best way to serve each athlete was the rock on which the program was built."
Dave Kennedy
Performance Specialist

"A focus on nutrition and the support of an athletic trainer or physical therapist who can assist with early intervention of overuse injuries. Almost everyone would benefit form mental health consults and assistance navigating resources/tools - such as health apps - to support their goals."
Julie Kennel, PhD, RDN, LD
Dietitian

"I work closely with students involved in special education as a school-based speech-language pathologist in a low socio-economic setting. My students would benefit from more support with finding reliable health care, transportation to health care, shorter wait lists for professionals in urban settings, assistance for parents with navigating health care, accessible birth control measures, food security and nutrition information, and more accessible mental health services."
Stephanie Kern, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist

"Better communication between all health providers. This was imperative in taking care of elite athletes. Shared decision making is important to make a patient feel a part of his/her health care. There are not a lot of rules in medicine but a lot of choices and recommendations."
Greg Landry, MD
Physician

“Easy access to health care for all individuals regardless of economic status. Improved access for specialty care (i.e. dental, optical and behavioral).”

Jo Ann Lambert, RN
Nurse

“Having a proactive + collaborative team of healthcare professionals focused on keeping you healthy and performing at your best in all aspects of life is invaluable. I grew up in training rooms, stadiums and arenas watching + experiencing proactive team-based care. I became a dietitian to deliver this care and pursued advanced degrees to bring proactive team-based care to everyone.”

Erin Lombardo, PhD, MPH, RDN
Dietitian

“A healthcare team including a doctor who pays attention and listens to you. My favorite part of being a nurse in the school was getting to know the kids by being present and listening.”

Karen Lombardo, RN
Nurse

"I had the privilege of working with Dr Lombardo and staff for many years. I learned and grew as a nurse. They were definitely some of the best years of my nursing career. The team based approach helped not only the athletes but many families as well. It really helped me while I was raising my family."
Debra Long, LPN
Nurse

"My patients would best be served if they all had access to professionals in nutrition, physical therapy, and mental health. I believe that team-based healthcare would improve the wellness of my patients and improve the efficacy of the care that I provide."
Erica Mantell, MD
Physician

"Team based care provides holistic care with enhanced coordination allowing each healthcare professional to maximize their expertise for improved patient outcomes."
Tiffany McDermott, MD
Physician

"You have to have that connection. You have to look at the whole person because if they come in and they feel like, they're just an elbow or they're just a foot, they're not going to have that connection and they're likely not going to follow through with what you recommend."
Jackie McGowan, MD
Physician

"Many patients need help to get their care coordinated. Having an interdisciplinary team would improve a patient’s ability to take care of themselves. It would improve their quality of life, and that of their family."
Barbara McMickle, RN
Nurse

"I’ve experienced the positive impact of proactive team-based care working with 4^th Trimester Care, collaborating in planning for recovery and providing in-home care + support after baby arrives. The benefit of this care extends to the entire family’s health + well-being."
Kara McMickle, RD
Dietitian

"Hearing the same message from different areas of performance expertise helps to reinforce the message and improve athlete buy in. Having all performance areas sharing their input helps care providers understand what the athletes priority is in that moment."
Sean McMickle, RD
Dietitian

"More staff to support a high quality and functional team, more time for team building, and more opportunities to innovate."
Christina Muha, CNP
Nurse Practitioner

"As a pediatric physical therapist, I help babies with some of their earliest milestones, largely with feeding and movement. It is important to collaborate with a team of providers to optimize the outcomes for our littlest patients and their caretakers. We also know that there is evidence behind early intervention, which is a proactive approach to guiding development for our infants and toddlers."
Amy Newkold, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

"Direct referral to community, in home lactation care while in the hospital for continuity of breastfeeding support as needed to reach goals. Scheduling prior to discharge would streamline the process."
Julie Oberholzer, MPH, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant

"As a pelvic floor PT, my patients need a collaborative healthcare team to address all aspects of pelvic health. For patients who are pregnant or postpartum, this team can include up to 5 specialties to fully address to depths of physical & mental changes."
Bridget O'Brien, PT, DPT, PCES
Physical Therapist

"Patients need, and deserve, a holistic approach to healthcare. We need to recognize that chronic disease is often accelerated by personal behaviors and support patients with making important, and challenging, changes to their lifestyle to improve their health. For musculoskeletal conditions, my clinical space, the team includes a physician, physical therapist, health coach and registered dietitian. We focus on "what matters to you" and not just "what is the matter with you," to help patients achieve meaningful goals."
Mary O'Connor, MD
Physician

"Mothers who wish to breastfeed would greatly benefit from receiving lactation support prenatally, before their baby is even here. Receiving education, learning what to expect, and what is normal for the first few days of life is necessary. Hand expression and harvesting colostrum can start as early as 38 weeks. Babies often require supplementation in early days, even healthy full term newborns so it would be very beneficial to have this on hand if needed."
Jillian Pallett, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Nurse, Lactation Consultant

"My patients are folks navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery and lifestyle changes and kids who are in the midst of bowel and bladder training. A team based approach is necessary to treat the whole person and give them education and tools to live a healthy life and prevent future dysfunction."
Sam Parkhurst, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

"After working in athletics for 7 years, the luxury of having an all inclusive healthcare team through D1 athletics is significantly more beneficial in caring for athletes quickly and thoroughly. If we were able to implement and all inclusive, cohesive care team for currently orthopedic patients in the clinic that often have other health issues on contributing to orthopedic problems, patient satisfaction would greatly improve."
Maggie Perkins, MS, ATC/LAT, OTC
Athletic Trainer

"Proactive team-based care is the comprehensive model dedicated to providing a best in class experience for health and wellness in this industry. Regardless of the setting, a reliable network of licensed professionals should be available to provide insight and education when services are needed or requested by athletes, patients, or families for solutions to often complex time-sensitive scenarios."
Nathan Quebedeaux, MS, AT, CES, FMS, DN1
Athletic Trainer

"Young females often do not understand how to care for their bodies efficiently or their resources for female health care. They would greatly benefit from more thorough education in their teen years to form healthy habits prior to adulthood.
Additionally, coping skills for emotional and mental wellbeing and supporting 'restorative care' in our fast-paced society."
Erin Ralston, MEd, ATC, CHES
Athletic Trainer

"JustChoice, as an all-options center for pregnant individuals, believes that proactive team-based healthcare should focus on holistic care, addressing not only the medical needs of our patients but also their emotional and psychological well-being. This approach ensures that patients receive comprehensive support, personalized counseling, and access to a wide range of services, helping them make informed choices about abortion, adoption, or parenting while optimizing their overall health and well-being."
Molly Rampe Thomas, MSW, LISW-S
Social Worker

"Building trust with the patient, family, and community is a requirement for the core mission of a proactive team based care team. Care must be delivered not just in the clinic room but beyond, and in order to truly empower the one's who most need it, the offering should be long-term and flexible based upon the changing conditions of society."
Naresh Rao, DO
Physician

"Everyone brings their different perspectives to provide the best treatment and outcomes."
Ryan Rauck, MD
Physician

"Knowing good nutrition is extremely important for good health and to maximize their exercise and rest."
Patricia Reed, DTR
Dietitian Technician Registered

"I believe wholeheartedly in the saying 'an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.' When I care for critically ill patients in the hospital and their families, it pains me when I learn to hear that many of the life-threatening illnesses that caused them to be hospitalized in the first place, could’ve been prevented.

If patients had access to seeing healthcare providers who have a proactive approach to the health of their patients, I believe many devastating hospitalizations like this could be avoided."
Kelly Rice, RN
Nurse

"I feel that all patients deserve the best care possible! Collaborating with other health professionals provides each patient with all of the tools and education necessary to improve their health, function, and overall well-being. I enjoy collaborating with chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncture, nutrition, lactation, doulas, functional medicine, and anyone else who may be able to help a patient succeed."
Rachel Ross, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

"The 4th trimester care program is such an essential asset to taking care of mom and baby and setting the whole family up for success. As a new mom-to-be, I want to ensure that I set myself and my baby up for success in all possible way. The 4th trimester program focuses on nutrition, movement, connection with community, postpartum resources, and mental health support to help facilitate the smoothest and healthiest possible transition into motherhood. We need to normalize programs such as this one and continue to support moms emotional and physical health during the 4th trimester and beyond! I am endlessly grateful to work with such a supportive and caring group of individuals and look forward to their ongoing support after our baby arrives!"
Angie Scala, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner

"I work with preterm infants. For the rest of the population, I would think it’s crucial to involve mental health, and a proactive approach for many physical health issues. Many issues are diagnosed later instead of sooner therefore increasing the patients care etc. Also, nutrition plays such a huge factor in the entire picture of healthcare."
Marla Schlote, APRN
Nurse Practitioner

"A team approach to patient care is clearly more comprehensive as the person gets the unique perspective of the individuals on the team. What also happens is the benefit to the patient from the synergy the team itself creates."
Holly Schweitzer, APRN, PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner

"I think navigating the health care system for affordable/insurance covered mental health and nutritional care."
Nikki Sefcik, ATC, CSCS, OTC
Athletic Trainer

"Patients would benefit greatly from accessible educational consults regarding preventative care that focuses on lifestyle changes, attainable goals, tools, resources & the direction needed to optimize their overall health and wellness."
Lauren Shipman, ATC, MEd
Athletic Trainer

"In the inpatient area I work in, patients need help navigating the multiple specialists that are consulting. They also need people who can spend the time actually educating them about their diagnosis and medications. The inpatient team is always understaffed and overloaded with patients."
Jaclyn Shriver, MSN, RN
Nurse

"More personalized and holistic care, with chronic illnesses being on the rise, access to integrated care with nutrition, physical activity and mental health services are often a challenge."
Alma Simmons, RDN
Dietitian

"Over my long career I have had the practice philosophy of treating each of my patients as I would like to be treated or as I would treat my own family and close friends. Unfortunately I have observed healthcare evolve into a far more complex system making it difficult for patients to access and navigate resulting in suboptimal outcomes. In order to deliver optimal care for patients, Partnership for Proactive Health is offering a team-based approach based on trust between patients and their health care providers. I have seen this approach work effectively in caring for elite, professional, collegiate, and recreational athletes who focus on preventative measures and demand immediate attention for acute injuries and illnesses as well as coordinated care for more complex medical conditions."
David Smith, MD
Physician

"Our patients in a skilled rehab/long term care setting have benefitted from a team approach for achieving optimal wellness. Nurses, doctors, therapists, social workers and dietitians plan and execute individualized care to achieve patient goals (with insurance set standards). Communication, observation and follow through have been critical for success."
Erika Smith, RDN
Dietitian

"A high percentage of patients struggle with their mental health and could benefit from consults with a team who can help them optimize their health through therapy, nutrition, movement, meditation and breathing practices. Many patients don’t have the resources or knowledge to navigate the healthcare system and could benefit from a team-based approach. Often times, things fall through the cracks because there isn’t enough communication and collaboration between healthcare providers."
Alyson Stickel, RN
Nurse

"Communication amongst the healthcare practitioners is a must to improve the patient experience."
Tiffany Straughter, DHA, RRT
Respiratory Therapist

"We can no longer care for our patients alone. We must provide team based care, which creates superior clinical outcomes and an overall better patient experience."
Deborah Sutherland, RN, BSN, BA, CDCES
Nurse

"Patients would benefit from a team based care through the following ways; continuous care, leverage multidisciplinary teams to maximize patient outcomes, integrative approaches to health and wellness (alternative and complimentary medicine), patient centered counseling approach."
Salma Tiba, RDN
Dietitian

"I work with adolescents, who often need support in their school and community settings to optimize their social wellness in addition to their academic and developmental goals. Tutors for academics and access to free extracurricular activities would have an impact on my clients' overall health and wellness. Additionally, kids are feeling more pressure than ever to smoke nicotine and marijuana and would benefit from having drug counselors at their disposal."
Nicole Tollafield, MS, MEd, LPCC-S
Mental Health Counselor

"No one health care discipline or specialty, can capture all the needs of a person. This is why collaboration is so important... Together we are better!"
Amanda Townsend, PT, DPT, OCS, WCS
Physical Therapist

"From my background in veterinary medicine, I realize that health encompasses not only physical health but also nutrition and the environment impact that health. As a nurse educator, I teach pathophysiology which not only looks at the disease process but factors that influence that disease process. When providing care to a patient, it involves a team approach to deal with the various contributions to that patients health."
Joy Voorhees, DVM
Veterinarian, Nurse Educator

"Physical therapists are very influential in the lives of athletes. Specifically with sports-based injuries, there are often times months of rehab required to get back to your baseline pre-injury."
Lanie Wagner, BSN, RN
Nurse

"Educating the patient and her family is essential. Physical and emotional support throughout the early postpartum period has been shown to increase the length and intensity of breastfeeding which impacts the newborn's health. There is also a need for connecting new families with peers as well as professional support with anticipatory education and support."
Donna Walls, RN, BSN, ICCE, IBCLC, ANLC
Nurse

"Healthcare is better as a team! Each specialty views a situation differently and brings something unique to the table. Patients seeing a genetic counselor in their pregnancy often need other specialists too, such a high risk OBs, heart specialists, or others. Patients get the best of everyone when we work together."
Kim Wallis, CGC
Genetic Counselor

"As a mental health therapist, my clients benefit deeply from coordination between myself and either primary care providers, OB offices, of psychiatry offices in order to optimize health. It is always beneficial for the connection between therapists and medical providers when it comes to managing medications as I typically have a more full picture idea of what is going on than what a physician can get in 15 minute office visits."
Erin Zipfel, LISW-S, PMH-C
Mental Health Counselor

"My clients would benefit from a teams based approach that includes a doctor, dietitian, personal trainer, and sometimes even a mental health professional in order to fully reach their optimal health."
Emily Zorn, MS, RD
Dietitian

"Weekly communication regarding their plan and progress."
Seb Zorn, MS, RD, CSSD
Dietitian

"Team based care was very important for me when I had brain surgery, and a stroke. I felt like there was collaborative communication with all the different physicians. In general, I am missing any discussion about whether or not there are alternatives to mitigating the illnesses or injuries with drugs."
Kimberly Campbell

"I wish it was easier to make appointments, today most appointments have to be done on the phone vs online. Which means waiting on hold forever."
Jennifer Adamczyk

"Providers working as one, unified team to help me achieve my health goals and enjoy the life that I want."
Katie Annarino
College Volleyball

"Access to pediatric mental health care. There is not enough mental healthcare professionals available and trained to work with pediatric patients."
Lara Bailly

"I wish that potential free community based health care services were offered at times in the community."
AJ Barber

"1. I wish my doctor’s office was more “on call” than they currently are.

2. I wish more was done for postpartum mental health care."
Chassidy Barham

"Delays getting in with a standard doctor. Appointments that are booked 6 months out etc is very frustrating. Having to see a doctor within a short time period in order to receive medication."
Jeremy Baumiller

"Wish I was more active, I walk when I can."
Kaitlin Bertino

"Whole person wrap around care with a deep-rooted understanding of trauma. Siloed care creates additional barriers to accessing care."
Agata Brenneman

"There are two issues that have stood out to me. 1) communication and efficiency of healthcare billing and problem solving. We have been trying to get $2,100 reimbursed to us that we paid to schedule a surgery. There is an error at the Urologist that we paid the money to and it’s causing huge problems with our insurance receiving the itemized paperwork. 2) healthcare providers have sometimes made preemptive assumptions about my care if they haven’t read my case notes, so it is exhausting explaining my situation in its entirety over and over again. It makes a huge difference when the providers remember my situation and listen to my thoughts and opinions about my care. One of the most important things I have learned is to be my own health advocate."
Kaitlin Buckley

"EASE - have to go to different specialist annually for routine check-ups (eye doctor, dermatologist, dentist, OBGYN), when I do it always takes weeks and lots of rescheduling."
Christine Buehler

"We should have opportunities to improve our spiritual health to improve our overall health. To neglect our spirituality is to diminish the totality of who we are. Healthcare in its fullness is body, soul, and spirit.
Losing our grandson Miles to stillbirth was traumatic and not having someone to help us through was difficult. That's why we formed Miles' Mission. To increase awareness, enhance aftercare programs, and align with others on the same mission of healing families of child loss."
Michael Bullock

"Faster response times to scheduling, healthcare, health professionals and medications/therapies. More coordination between healthcare providers, insurance companies and pharmacy with better/faster results."
Brody Call

"Self diagnosis is not always correct. However, I would like for medical and mental health care professionals to exercise a little more trust/curiosity in what the patient may be expressing about their symptoms and individual experiences."
Whitney Campbell

"I’m lucky to get my doctor’s office to send prescriptions to the correct pharmacy. Not great communication, I’m directed to get info from a portal. My doctor often pushes prescriptions (e.g. for weight loss, anxiety, pre-diabetes, etc) without addressing the actual issue or providing information on alternatives or access to more specialized care."
Lindsay Childers

"I find it challenging to even get appointments. The systems for scheduling and talking to people are overly complicated and troublesome. You don't know how much anything is going to cost in advance and even after the service it takes weeks to find out what insurance will cover and what will come out of pocket. The system is fraught with inefficiency and needs overhauled top to bottom."
Mitch Cihon

"Lack of communication between Doctors."
Lidia Dane

"While not in college I do consider myself very active and an athlete, I love lifting, running etc. I had to actively seek out ways to continue to SAFELY get back into it postpartum. We didn't know postpartum PT was offered until a friend suggested it and we asked. I think just understanding a more full scope of what is available for my specific needs and health history through open dialogue would help."
Hannah Davis

"Wishing it wouldn’t take so long to have an MRI done. would be beneficial to know sooner what your diagnosis is."
Laurie DeFranco

"As I get older and have more medical needs. I wonder if all of my issues and medications are coordinated? It is a worry."
Pete Ferguson

"I would love to see more communication between my doctors. I have multiple medical issues and my specialists don’t speak with each other. Sometimes my prescriptions conflict and I’m never sure which doctor I should contact. I also have dietary conflicts and it would be good to have someone to help sort those out."
Sue Ferguson

"Organization of information and what or who should be doing specific things at specific times."
Darion Frederick

"Preventative care from the entire system. We live in a 'sick care' culture.

I’m a healthy person and part of the fitness/yoga industry and I think doctors could make more referrals to us to support their patients with healthy lifestyle options."
Jenn Gebhart

"Not really having preventative care. I do get a health assessment every year that measures certain metrics for my health insurance, but other than that everything is reactive."
Kendra Gussler

"As a professional athlete that doesn’t get a lot of support I really wish I could get physical therapy, and regular massages. Right now I need physical therapy but my health insurance doesn’t help at all until I meet my deductible which is $6000. Each physical therapy session is $150 dollars and I honestly can’t afford that."
Allison Halverson
Professional Track and Field

Healthcare "closer to home."
Mary Hoffman

Healthcare "closer to home."
Roland Hoffman

"As a postpartum doula, we come up with a plan for families before the baby arrives so that they know how they want to be supported."
Maureen Ingham

"Wish my PC understood my fitness regimen to get me back to high achievement faster."
Tess Kallmeyer

"The body is a complex and holistic system, I feel my current experience with healthcare treats my aliments in a vacuum blind to other factors that may be responsible. Every aspect of my health should be considered when I received treatment and I do not feel that is the case."
Kyle Keber

"I believe what is currently missing from healthcare is lack of follow-up and real listening by healthcare providers. In my experience over the last few years, I’ll explain a problem/issue and they’ll run a test and, if it’s not the issue the doctor thought it might be, that’s the end of it and I must be “fine.” It is very frustrating to try to then figure it out on my own what I should do next."
Jean-Marie Keeley

"I wish I could get in to see my primary care physician without having to wait months.

I'd like to have assistance with insurance approvals to expedite MRI's or other procedures, it's frustrating to navigate the red tape when treatment is needed and the patient is in in pain.

Lower costs for infusions and treatments, i.e., not $27,000.00."
Mary Knodel

"-Connection to a professional at my fingertips
-Access to parental leave for all
-Quality of care for those less fortunate"
Lauren Koenig

"Better dental coverage for patients with medicare."
Paul Lambert

"For many years I had a primary care practice that didn’t feel organized or supportive. I also felt no accountability during my yearly visits. This pushed me into a space where I knew I had to fight and find a new practice. I did and even though fearful, I got back on track with my annual blood tests, had my very first colonoscopy and was encouraged to track my blood pressure, participate in Noom and to think about adding weights and protein to my life. I’m still working but I can see why people give up. Support is needed in healthcare, compassion is needed in healthcare and an authentic desire to help people get the care they need and deserve."
Lori Lowe

"I wish more services were covered for healthcare needs, (chiropractic, menopause care, mental health counseling) Out of pocket costs and insurance as a whole are astronomical and almost unattainable - so much so that people will not seek medical treatment. I wish it was not so difficult to establish a primary care physician for overall health & referrals for basic screenings (mammograms)."
Stacey Martell

"Most of the experiences I’ve had with teams in healthcare that are targeted towards one particular issue, ED (as a youth) mental health facilities or general physicians offices as well as Emergency Departments have all generally shared a lack of awareness when it comes to mental health. Largely a lack of compassion and willing to be flexible on a needs based approach for each individual."
Mason McClellan

"Doctors who will do a thorough analysis when something is wrong rather then just putting bandaids on things or giving medicine to prevent pain but not solve problem."
Julia Momanamon
College Tennis

"I wish it didn’t take so long to get an appointment (especially to specialists)."
Cindy Naszradi
College Basketball + Volleyball

"After hours and weekend care/advice is lacking. When a Friday afternoon onset of symptoms turns into a $1,000, 6 hour long, ER visit instead of a walk-in clinic visit."
Scott Perkins
College Basketball

"It takes forever to get an appointment. It seems to be hard getting a doctor who doesn’t jump to conclusions and is nonjudgmental."
Mary Grace Perotti

"They would benefit from a contact that can get them connected to proactive healthcare service professionals and information. This includes things on the physical health spectrum, nutritional advice, and proactive mental health services."
Tylor Pritchard

"Dental care in Medicare."
Laura Prophater

"Dental care in Medicare."
William Prophater

"I believe everyone deserves healthcare that is truly health focused, where you are at the center being heard and healed."
Molly Rampe Thomas

"We need to better support healthcare workers with federal policies that are family-friendly and make it easier for healthcare workers to balance work and family. We need a modernized child care system that is affordable and accessible to all healthcare workers so they can focus on their important work administering care. We have too many healthcare workers with poor work life balance and we need more federal policies to make it easier to balance work and family."
Amanda Rowoldt

"Appt availability is not readily available for particular situations where waiting is not a good option. There tends to be a lack of an opportunity to have multiple options to solve problems or for care. There is not always a one “fix all” for problems. Individual care and more self care health options. Those without a pill or medicine option."
Ann Rubal

"More postpartum follow up care via OB or therapist. Maybe some home visits by a pediatric team and OB team to see how I was transitioning to home life with a new baby."
Jennifer Sanger

"It takes awhile to get an appointment and sometimes healthcare professionals do not provide an appropriate amount of focus and attention due to work overload."
Jon Schlote

"I wish that I was able to reach my children's pediatrician and speak to someone. I always have to call and wait on hold then once they finally pick up they take a message and then call me back. I dislike that there is an appointment center rather than my doctors office actually doing the scheduling. I wish there was an integrative look at my and my family's health."
Mollie Smeker

"The feeling that I am being assessed and treated as the entirety of my being: it feels fragmented and I often have to advocate for myself across multiple healthcare professionals to ensure I’m being treated as the sum of my parts."
Kim Smith

"Long wait to get into a PCP."
Kristen Smith

"Play sports throughout school and ultimately in college took a toll on my knees. An injury ended my college baseball career early. What stands out from my experience with multiple knee surgeries is the lack of continuity of care post op and absence of communication between my orthopedic doctors, PCP, PT, etc. 20+ years later I still find this to be a major challenge in healthcare."
Mickey Smith
College Baseball

"Transparency and affordability. Through primary care I know I’m not receiving holistic care which requires additional support that is not covered by insurance and carries and large financial weight."
Anastasia Stadnek

"A systemic in-depth health assessment. Blood work, panels, etc."
Nate Sultan

"While pregnant I had access to all forms of care. Therapist, nutritionist and primary care. However, after I delivered all that support went away. I had a great OBGYN that set me up with pelvic floor therapy but that only happened after one pregnancy."
Sarah Sypniak

"A way to communicate one on one with professionals and specialists that talk to you and everyone knows what's going on. Communicating is not guesswork. Did they get my results? Did they talk to my primary care doctor?"
Ristina Thompson

"I miss the docs that actually take time to get to know you, figure out how they can help you with your personal lifestyle rather than a one and done answer."
Stephany Thomas

"Very hard to see an actual doctor. Always get stuck seeing a PA or NP."
Larissa Trela

"I wish they scheduled adequate time for your appointment so appointments wouldn’t run late and make you wait so long. I wish more doctors would look for the true root cause of issues instead of treating the one easy thing they see (i.e, putting you on a medication instead of running tests to see the actual reason for the issue). I wish different specialties could work with each other more to create comprehensive health care plans."
Lauren Weissman

"Wish there were a way for doctors to communicate together rather than giving patients the run around to find a diagnosis that require a constant need for referrals to multiple offices."
Amanda Weiner

"Preventative / Proactive healthcare education. Most traditional remedies only address the symptoms rather than the root."
Jared Weston

"I wish expectant and new parents could access holistic care beyond what an OB/GYN can offer, including physical therapy, nutrition support, mental health services, labor and/or postpartum doula support, and even life coaching to be set up for success in this major life transition. As a new mom, I felt like I was constantly reacting to the new and unexpected, but I have since learned of so many professionals dedicated to empowering women to prepare and enter this phase of life with intention and vision. It would be amazing if access to those professionals became part of the standard of care - just think of how the health of our parents and families would improve!"
Elizabeth Yassenoff