I felt like a normal mom. I had three girls, so I was busy, but I still liked to hike, bike, run and go for walks. I had finished my bachelor’s degree and considered getting a master’s when my youngest started school. I kept up my teaching certificate in the meantime....
Prior to becoming sick, I worked a variety of jobs including an orthodontic receptionist, dental assistant, massage therapist, yoga instructor, answering service operator, waitress, cleaner, and costume jewelry designer and maker. I loved riding my ten-speed bicycle...
I am proud--and excited--to announce a new and important collaboration between BHC and OMF. We are jointly launching the Medical Education Resource Center (MERC) for multisystem chronic complex diseases (msCCD). Our two respected organizations will bring complementary...
Today, I am honored to announce that Open Medicine Foundation and Bateman Horne Center are partnering to launch a much-needed Medical Education Resource Center for multi-system chronic complex diseases (msCCD) to increase access to knowledgeable healthcare providers....
Successful people frequently say the key to success is showing up every day and putting in the work. After that it takes determination and patience, along with good timing, a little luck, and lots of help from others to meet lofty goals. At BHC, we embrace that...
BHC Education Director, Tahlia Ruschioni presents our latest patient asses, Good Day Bad Day Questionnaire, at the May 11th Messages of Hope awareness event. The following is a transcript of her presentation. Tahlia Ruschioni: So I think it goes without saying that...
As part of the May 11th Messages of Hope Awareness Event, Dr. Grach, May Clinic Internal Medicine Resident recorded her message to be included in the live event moderated by BHC Executive Director, Rob Ence. The following is a transcript of that segment of the...
Long Hauler Advocate, Lisa O'Brien shared her message of progress and hope at the BHC Messages of Hope Awareness Event on May 11, 2022. The following is a transcript of her message. Rob Ence: One of the opportunities we have as we go through the challenges...
We stand on the edge of a precipice and most of the time we keep our eyes trained on the horizon where we can see across to our loved ones to moments of joy happiness contentment. Sometimes we lose our energy and our gaze turns downward into the chasm of despair pain...
In honor of ME/CFS and FM Awareness members of the community, BHC staff and Board submitted a picture of their message of hope to fellow community members and empty shoes. The shoes represent individuals missing from elements of their pre-illness life. We created a...
"Better Because of M.E." (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) Despite decades of sickness, I’m still me. I’m still of worth; better because of M.E. More loving, empathetic, patient and kind In spite of “losing” some of my mind. Stuck at home but not in the mud, I “get back up”...
Share Your Message of Hope It’s time to start preparing for ME/CFS and FM Awareness Day! We are holding the 3rd annual Messages of Hope virtual event on May 11th, one day early this year because Dr. Bateman is speaking about ME/CFS at the Long COVID and Fatiguing...
