180 Medical Provides In-Person & Virtual Support with Patient Advocates

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the nation's leading supplier of home-delivered catheters and ostomy supplies, 180 Medical has been dedicated from its beginning to the mission of helping turn lives around. 180 Medical does this by providing the best service and supplies as well as ongoing support, tools, tips, and resources.

180 Medical's team of Patient Advocates takes this mission to a new level with in-person care and support in children's hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare facilities across the country.

"When someone is new to using catheters, they're going to have a lot of questions and concerns. Having someone there who really knows what you're going through is important, especially for folks who are new to living with a spinal cord injury," says Steve Kearley, a 180 Medical Patient Advocate. Steve has been living with a C6 spinal cord injury since he went through a car accident in 1988, and he knows firsthand how it feels to be told that not only will you not walk again but you also have to start using catheters.

180 Medical Patient Advocate Brendan Downes was born with spina bifida. In the beginning, his parents faced a lot of challenges. Luckily, having person-to-person support and resources that could answer their questions made all the difference. "I like to 'pay it forward,' and I get to do this through my job where I can support and help out kids with spina bifida as well as their families and caregivers," says Brendan.

The Patient Advocates at 180 Medical use their experience of navigating life with disabilities to provide personalized peer support, whether in-person or virtually through online video meetings and chats. This one-on-one support can be crucial for helping patients adjust to using catheters while also finding the right product that works best for their unique needs.

Urinary catheters aren't a one-size-fits-all kind of medical supply. Using the wrong intermittent catheter can have an impact on overall quality of life. Plus, not knowing how to hygienically self-catheterize can lead to costly issues like recurring UTIs (urinary tract infections). That's why having that in-person care from real people can be a life-changer.

180 Medical's Patient Advocates are here to help ease the transition to home from rehab or the hospital while providing a caring connection with the educational resources that patients need to survive and thrive.

About 180 Medical:
180 Medical is a leading nationwide provider of sterile intermittent catheter supplies and ostomy supplies. Its focus is on helping the members of the 180 Medical community find the right products to suit their needs and preferences. In addition, 180 Medical offers one of the largest online educational resources on their blog and website. Its Patient Advocates regularly contribute helpful content for people living with disabilities like spina bifida and spinal cord injuries.

As an ACHC-accredited provider, 180 Medical is in-network with thousands of health insurance plans, including Medicare and state Medicaid programs as well as private insurance plans such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna. They offer free samples, free shipping, and no upfront costs.

 To learn more, visit http://www.180medical.com.

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