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Why The WELLS Act Could Be a Lifesaver and a Step Toward Maternal Justice

How This Connects to the Sunflower Patient Experience Model™ At Joydrop Baby & Wellness, we believe every hospital visit, every birth, every patient deserves to feel seen, heard, safe and respected. That belief is woven into our Sunflower Patient Experience Model™, Starting with the Seed: the first moment of contact, recognition, and advocacy. The WELLS…

What’s Going On in Washington? A Silent Epidemic Among Lawmakers Should Wake Us All Up

In the past year alone, we’ve lost or nearly lost several well-known members of Congress to cancer—despite their access to premium healthcare: These are high-profile public servants with round-the-clock access to world-class healthcare, annual checkups, and the resources to afford the best specialists. So how is cancer still winning? Let’s talk about it—because the answer…

Let’s Talk Bottoms: Colorectal Health and Why It Matters for Women (Especially During Women’s Health Month!)

May is Women’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique health needs and concerns of women. While we often focus on topics like breast cancer and reproductive health, there’s another crucial area that deserves our attention: colorectal health. Yes, we’re talking about the colon and rectum – the final parts of our…

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month: Empowering New Moms to Talk to Their Doctors

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on a serious pregnancy complication that affects thousands of women each year. Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder that can occur during pregnancy and the postpartum period, posing risks to both mother and baby. Raising awareness and encouraging open conversations with healthcare providers are crucial…

Investing in Wellness: A Proactive Approach to Healthier Employees and a Healthier Bottom Line

In today’s dynamic business landscape, companies are increasingly recognizing that the well-being of their employees is intrinsically linked to their success. While traditional health benefits focus on reactive care, a proactive approach to holistic wellness offers significant advantages, not only for employees but also for the company’s financial health and their partnership with insurance providers.…

Earth Day 2025: Getting to the Root of Wellness

At Joydrop Wellness, we believe you can’t talk about health without talking about the environment. Your body doesn’t operate in isolation — it breathes in the air around it, absorbs what touches its skin, drinks the water from the tap, and eats what grows from the soil. That’s why we take a root cause approach…

“It’s Not Just About Surviving—It’s About Being Seen”

By Joydrop Wellness | For Black Maternal Health Awareness Week Every April, we shine a light on Black Maternal Health Awareness Week—a time to reflect, educate, and most importantly, act. You’ve likely heard the statistic:Black women in America are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. It’s heartbreaking. It’s unjust.And…

Clients First. Prevention Always. Advocacy Forever. Period.

At Joydrop Wellness, our mission is simple: keep our clients healthy and ensure they receive the care they deserve. We don’t just step in when something goes wrong—we work tirelessly to prevent issues before they start. But here’s the harsh reality: far too many people are slipping through the cracks in our healthcare system. Patients…

Healthcare Is a Service, Not a Privilege: If You Can’t Provide Good Care, Expect a Call From Me.

Healthcare professionals take an oath to do no harm, but let’s be honest—too many patients walk into hospitals and doctors’ offices only to be met with dismissiveness, aggression, or flat-out neglect. And that’s a problem. At Joydrop Wellness, my job is to make sure every single client I advocate for receives the care they deserve.…

Closing the Gap: Preventive Maternal Care & Heart Health

Introduction Maternal health in the U.S. is in crisis. Women—especially Black women—are dying during pregnancy and childbirth at alarming rates due to preventable complications such as gestational diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. It’s time to close the gap on excuses and take action through preventive care, early screenings, and proactive health management. The Link Between…