How to save your life in a hospital

After coming so close to losing my own life, I have been on a mission to keep others from experiencing the same fate. Here are some tips – some found through research and others inspired by my own experiences – for how to save your life in a hospital. I hope that you may never need it, but if you ever do, may these tidbits help you survive.

End-of-Life Discussions Before the End of Life

End-of-life discussions are vitally important – no matter your age, since a long life is not guaranteed. As I faced death, my family and I had to discuss my wishes – both funny and serious – before the crisis hit. And I encourage you to do the same!

Dying During Birth – My Story

American women are increasingly dying in childbirth, even as maternal mortality rates are falling around the world. I was nearly one of them… This is my story.