
Family response to school reopening concerns in Euclid, Ohio
Dear Mr. Papouras, Thank you and the Euclid Board of Education for the presentation on this fall’s school reopening. I appreciate the thought and care that went into shifting the entire educational dynamic at short notice. As a parent in the district, I have some concerns that go beyond the 49-character maximum allowed in the … Continue reading Family response to school reopening concerns in Euclid, Ohio

Ohio’s school reopening plans must include family voices
I am the mother of a medically complex child, and I am concerned that the national and local plans to return children to school this fall fail to take into account the needs of families and communities like mine. As patient advocate and education advocate, I am fortunate to talk to many families about their … Continue reading Ohio’s school reopening plans must include family voices

An Open Letter to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Interim Director of Health Lance Himes:
Reopening urban public schools will cause disproportionate harm to the Black and Latinx communities.

Engaged families make hospitals safer
No hospital is error-free. The most important partner in your child’s health and safety is you. You can help keep your child safer by sharing information and asking questions.

Collaborating and Planning for Respiratory Season
In our house, fall means changing leaves, homemade Halloween costumes, and a little nail-biting fear. Respiratory season is upon us, and that always adds an element of dread for families of kids who are medically complex.
The Informed Caregiver
As a caregiver, I feel most empowered when I am informed enough to do more. Learning and sharing have become essential to my role as a caregiver. Finding out what works best is most effective when I can crowdsource helpful tips, reviews and advice from others who have walked this path.