Helene M Epstein Author

I just saw the news that they're going to unwind ICE operations in Minneapolis! The people have spoken! It's the first time I have hope for this country in a year. #FuckICE #MakeAmericaDemocraticAgain

NEW FOOTAGE: Protesters take over a Minneapolis Target Saturday to protest the retailer’s cooperation with ICE. This is a movement! Share so everyone is aware!

Opinion | Time to Say Goodbye

David Brooks is going home. He shares his opinion on where the US has gone wrong and what we need to do to fix it. I've not always agreed with him but I do see in Brooks' writing the humanism, integrity and the 10,000 foot view, that we all need. Gift link tinyurl.com/4nrmmkav

#StopICE

This is not just happening in the big cities. ICE drags off legal immigrants as they arrive at the courts in Stamford CT. But few are protesting here because it's not an everyday occurrence.

Chapter 20: Getting Old Is Not For Wimps. How To Handle The Extra Medical Challenges Of Being A Senior. For seniors and those who love them.

What I learned while caring for my mother about medical harm and misdiagnosis of seniors then, and what research tells us to watch out for now.

Seven tips seniors can use to protect themselves and additional advice for family members and caregivers.

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Nonfiction writers: LinkedIn as well as Substack

I'm so furious with the turncoat Dems! People are stepping up to feed or fund those who need SNAP. But what about all the people on ACA? Durbin, Shaheen, Fetterman, Masto, Hassan, Kaine, Rosen and King are cowards and turncoats.

Chapter 18: Medicine’s Biggest Blind Spot is Still Women’s Bodies. What Can Women Do To Protect Themselves?

In my continuing mission to ensure that no one is ever harmed by their healthcare, here is Chapter 18 of 𝘼 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚. Please read & subscribe, even if you don’t have two X chromosomes.
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#WomensHealth #misdiagnosis
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There are just 2 days left to vote for the 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 bit of #TheAnthemAwards. It closes October 30. I'm overwhelmed by how many voted for me. Being named a finalist is an incredible honor but it's your encouragement that has meant everything. VOTE wbby.co/HEPSNP
#PatientAdvocacy #PatientSafety

Chapter 17: Why Millions of Kids Are Misdiagnosed and Harmed Annually 7 things you can do for your children. Now.

This is my son when he was little. By the time he was 3, he had already been harmed by #misdiagnosis 3 times. There are 4 big reasons why kids get misdiagnosed & 7 things you can do now to #protectyourchildren. Please read & share with other parents. And if you like it, subscribe for free today.

I'm a finalist for #TheAnthemAwards & I need YOUR vote to win #CommunityVoice! All year I've researched, written & published a free book: A GUIDE TO SURVIVING AMERICAN HEALTHCARE. My mission is to teach you how to protect yourself in every medical situation. Please VOTE for me.
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Chapter 16 - Throw Away The Pain Scale. A New Way To Communicate Pain and Be Heard. A 41-year-old White woman, a 59-year-old Black woman, a 10-year-old Asian girl and an 83-year-old White man walk into a doctor’s office and say, “I’m in pain.” Which one gets enough pain relief?

We all know the 0 through 10 pain scale is a joke. But pain isn’t. Pain is universal, highly subjective & too often dismissed when it’s not visible. I've lived this; in pain over 30 years. So, what can we do to communicate our pain to get diagnosed & properly treated? I have a new tool for patients

Chapter 15: Rare Diseases Are Common Why Are They Missed? What do celebrities Justin Bieber, Celine Dion and Jameela Jamil have in common? They’ve all shared what life feels like with a rare disease.

…Here’s a primer on rare disease. What is it? How is it both rare and common? Where can I learn more? What if I suspect I — or a loved one —have a rare disease? 2/2
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Chapter 15: Rare Diseases Are Common Why Are They Missed? What do celebrities Justin Bieber, Celine Dion and Jameela Jamil have in common? They’ve all shared what life feels like with a rare disease.

What do Justin Bieber, Céline Dion & Jameela Jamil have in common? They’ve all shared what life feels like with a rare disease. If you live with a rare disease, please share what you’ve learned for others who suspect they may as well. If not… 1/2

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@penparentis.bsky.social for authors who parent because sometimes THIS is what parenting feels like.

Did you know one of the best tools for fighting misdiagnosis and medical error is the phone in your hand? Read for more details on how you can protect yourself from medical harm. #misdiagnosis #medicalharm #patientempowerment #patienteducation #medicalerror

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Anthropic Agrees to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Lawsuit With Book Authors

Someone just showed me AI’s synopsis of my work. Of course, because I am not a world-famous celebrity, it scraped directly from my website, my articles & my book. There’s a reason that every chapter I post has a copyright. I’m glad the courts are with authors
#Authors #Books #Fiction #NonFiction

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To study- www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

To Chapter 14 - bit.ly/ChooseSurgery

My back is killing me. So, I'm on my way to have a corticosteroid shot in my spine. It has side effects but it's worth it to me. All procedures have side effects. Before you have any surgery or procedure, know the risks and side effects. Read Chapter 14 for more.
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#BreastCancer #Mammogram #MammogramScreening #IsYoursScheduledYet?

Geraldine DeRuiter (@theeverywhereist) on Threads Sigh. Here we go. A lot of people who aren't in America want to know why Americans aren't protesting *squints* every single minute of the day. Let's break this down, shall we? Keep in mind, I have a ...

If you feel isolated in Trump's America, feel that no one is protesting or fighting back, this is the most brilliant accurate multi-thread post that you need to read now. Now! www.threads.com/@theeverywhe...

The War in Israel Over Serving in War

So now that the ultra orthodox in Israel are protesting and battling with police to avoid the draft, will that stop Netanyahu? www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/w...?

tl:dr the average premium will rise 75% & will triple for those in their 50s and 60s. Given the current political atmosphere, the odds that Congress will vote to keep an additional almost $400 billion for this support are extremely low. Time to start calling your representatives and senators. #ACA

The ACA Subsidy Expiration Will Hit Millions Hard Like a Mike Tyson blow to the face.

If you currently have ACA health insurance (aka Obamacare) or are still on your parents’ insurance but nearing your 26th birthday, this ⤵️ is a must read. It clearly explains what happens if Congress doesn’t vote to extend the subsidies for ACA premiums. #HealthInsurance #ACA

I haven’t been very active mainly because I’ve been unable to find my people. If you care about #PatientSafety. Or you’re a fellow #Author, #Nonfiction or #Fiction . Or you’re a #HealthcareJournalist. Reach out, say hi, and let’s follow each other.

It's bad here. It will be worse in the red states. Thanks for sharing. Important info here.⤵️

It's bad here. It will be worse in the red states. Thanks for sharing. Important info here.

Online medical info is both a boon to patient autonomy & a dangerous source of unreliable advice, products, & bad data. Ch 13 covers how to use the three main resources –– social media crowd-sourcing, symptom checkers & AI chatbots ––while protecting yourself.
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#HealthTech