Healthcare Equity, Peer Support, Advocacy with Makailah Dowell BS
Aug 19, 2024 ·
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With lived experience in bulimia nervosa and BED (binge eating disorder), Makailah Dowell recovered while facing many treatment accessibility barriers and, through that journey, discovered a passion for pursuing healthcare...
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With lived experience in bulimia nervosa and BED (binge eating disorder), Makailah Dowell recovered while facing many treatment accessibility barriers and, through that journey, discovered a passion for pursuing healthcare equity. Makailah graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor’s degree in biology with an emphasis on microbiology research and continues her work with Equip as a Lead Peer Mentor. She is dedicated to highlighting the BIPOC experience in the healthcare community, disability advocacy, and providing affordable & accessible care for all.
ANAD: https://anad.org/
Equip Health: https://equip.health/
BEAM: https://beam.community/Health At Every Size, Poodle Science: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H89QQfXtc-k
Rock Recovery: https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/?gad_source=1
Our Hosts: Linda and John (Jack) Mazur founded The Emilee Connection Inc. a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in March of 2022, in memory of their daughter, Emilee Mazur, which provides peer support and social connection for adults with eating disorders and their family members, in addition to education about eating disorders for schools and communities. For more information or to contact them go to:www.TheEmileeConnection.com or email: Linda.John.Mazur@gmail.comTheir Book: Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, was written to honor their daughter’s wish to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated.
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ANAD: https://anad.org/
Equip Health: https://equip.health/
BEAM: https://beam.community/Health At Every Size, Poodle Science: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H89QQfXtc-k
Rock Recovery: https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/?gad_source=1
Our Hosts: Linda and John (Jack) Mazur founded The Emilee Connection Inc. a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in March of 2022, in memory of their daughter, Emilee Mazur, which provides peer support and social connection for adults with eating disorders and their family members, in addition to education about eating disorders for schools and communities. For more information or to contact them go to:www.TheEmileeConnection.com or email: Linda.John.Mazur@gmail.comTheir Book: Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, was written to honor their daughter’s wish to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated.
- Paperback, Audiobook, and Kindle versions are available on Amazon.www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/B08R6LRPDS
- Linda and Jack can also be reached through the book website: https://EmileetheStoryofaGirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com
- For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn go to: Kmbforanswers.com
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