About this episode

Cheryl introduces new Rheum to THRIVE facilitators Eileen Davidson and Gittel Aguilar, who share their diagnosis journeys and roles as patient educators.

If you’re newly diagnosed, this episode feels like meeting two people who truly get it. Cheryl introduces new Rheum to THRIVE facilitators Eileen Davidson and Gittel Aguilar, who openly share their own diagnosis journeys and what led them to their roles as patient educators and support group leaders today.

People in this episode

Host: Cheryl Crow

Guests: Eileen Davidson, Gittel Aguilar

Topics covered

• new diagnosis
• patient education
• support groups
• personal journeys
• arthritis

Keywords

• arthritis
• diagnosis
• patient support
• education
• Rheum to THRIVE

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