In this enlightening conversation, Cole from the American Journal Of Health Care Strategy interviews Andressa Hunsel, a dedicated patient advocate for sickle cell and chronic hives. Andressa shares her seven-plus years journey in patient advocacy, highlighting her motivations, challenges, and the positive impacts of her advocacy. As a children's book author and animator, she brings attention to sickle cell disease through her work, aiming to educate both patients and healthcare providers. Andressa discusses the importance of empathy, effective communication, and patient education in healthcare, offering insightful advice to medical professionals on improving patient care. This interview is a must-watch for anyone interested in patient advocacy, healthcare improvement, and the power of personal stories in driving change.