There is a part of being a patient that people do not talk about enough: the work. Not just the appointments, procedures, surgeries, medications, and recovery. I mean the administrative work that quietly piles up behind all of it - calls, referrals, records, authorizations, bills, superbills, reimbursement forms, and follow-ups. That work has followed me through endometriosis, excision surgery, IVF, surgical menopause, breast cancer treatment, survivorship, and the ongoing ne

Some children seem to be in motion from the moment they wake up. They jump from furniture, crash into cushions, spin, chew on objects, touch everything, or play with more force than other children expect. Adults may describe the child as wild, impulsive, or unable to listen. But sometimes, what looks like misbehavior may be a child seeking sensory information that helps their body feel organized, alert, or grounded. Sensory seeking is not a diagnosis, and movement alone does

Wondering if occupational therapy may help your child? Learn which everyday challenges Jersey City parents may notice and when an OT evaluation may be helpful.