About this Event
Understand. Ask. Advocate. — Healthcare Advocacy Basics
Ever leave a healthcare visit thinking, “Wait… what just happened?” Or wish you had asked a question or spoken up when something wasn’t clear?
Understand. Ask. Advocate. is a free, in-person community class designed to give you practical tools to feel more prepared for healthcare visits and take a more active role in healthcare conversations. The class is taught by a physician assistant with experience on both sides of healthcare—as a provider and a patient. Everyone who attends receives a free playbook and take-home tools to use at future healthcare visits.
What You’ll Learn
We’ll cover simple, practical ways to:
- Prepare for healthcare visits
- Decide what questions you want to ask
- Speak up when something isn’t clear
- Ask about options, benefits, and risks
- Clarify the plan and what comes next
- Use simple tools to help you remember and organize important information
Who This Class Is For
This class may be especially helpful if you:
- Feel anxious, rushed, or overwhelmed during healthcare visits
- Aren’t always sure what questions to ask
- Want to feel more comfortable speaking up
- Sometimes leave appointments unsure about what comes next
- Help a family member or loved one navigate their healthcare
- Simply want to be more prepared for future healthcare visits
No healthcare knowledge or experience is needed.
Registration
The class is completely free.
Registration is required, and seating is limited. Each participant will receive a free My Healthcare Playbook and take-home tools.
Register here for your free seat
Questions? Have a question about the class or registration?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (405) 265-6236
Please note: This program is for general educational purposes and does not provide individual medical advice or establish a healthcare provider-patient relationship.
Event venue & nearby stays
Edmond Library - Metropolitan Library System, 10 South Boulevard, Edmond, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.