DEBORAH EDWARDS

MHA (Master of Health Administration)BSHA (Bachelor of Science in Health Administration); AA (Associate of Arts); Professional Certificate in Gerontology Health Care – University of Phoenix
Five4Grace Health Advocates
DEBORAH

DEBORAH EDWARDS

MHA (Master of Health Administration)BSHA (Bachelor of Science in Health Administration); AA (Associate of Arts); Professional Certificate in Gerontology Health Care – University of Phoenix
Five4Grace Health Advocates
Advocate Location
Florissant , MO 63031
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Insurance & Billing
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
I help individuals and families who feel overwhelmed trying to navigate healthcare needs—especially when a loved one needs help keeping appointments, medical information, bills, provider communication, and care needs organized. I also support older adults and families facing changing health, safety, or long-term care needs.

• I help review medical bills and Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statements so you can better understand charges, payments, denials, and questions that may need to be addressed.

• I help organize medical information, test results, provider information, medications, appointments, and important healthcare documents so information is easier to locate and manage.

• I help schedule and coordinate physician appointments, testing, and follow-up visits and keep track of what needs to happen next.

• I help you prepare for medical appointments by organizing your questions and concerns so important issues are not forgotten during the visit.

• I can accompany clients to medical appointments when appropriate, take notes, help ask prepared questions, and help make sure instructions and next steps are understood.

• I help clients and families communicate with healthcare providers when they need clarification about appointments, testing, medical information, or follow-up instructions.

• I help locate healthcare and community resources based on an individual's needs and provide information that can help families understand available options.

• I help families identify in-home safety needs and locate resources or services that may help a loved one remain safer at home.

• I help individuals and families understand and explore short- and long-term care options, including in-home assistance, nursing home care, and hospice, so that they can make informed decisions about next steps.

• I provide compassionate advocacy support to individuals and family caregivers who feel overwhelmed trying to coordinate healthcare needs on their own.
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • My geographical area of practice is In-person advocacy services within 30 miles of the St. Louis, Missouri area; virtual advocacy services available nationally.
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
The heart of my work lies in the moments that shaped me. I became a health advocate because I lived firsthand what so many families experience — the stress of navigating a complicated healthcare system, the fear of making the wrong decision, and the desperate need for someone to listen and help.
Through this journey and ongoing care of others, I saw how critical it is to have an advocate by your side — someone who understands the system, speaks up when needed, and ensures your wishes are respected. To be that voice, that partner, and that source of guidance for others has been my desire for a long time.
My purpose is to walk alongside individuals and families, offering not only practical support but also empathy, encouragement, and peace of mind. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for with dignity. That belief is at the foundation of everything I do.
At the end of the day, my role as an advocate is to give clients and their families the space to focus on what matters most—their health, their family, and their peace of mind.
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Formal Education
University of Phoenix, Master of Health Administration, 2025
University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, 2014
University of Phoenix, Associate of Arts in Healthcare, Medical Billing & Coding, 2012
Faith Experience
  • Christianity
Additional Skills
My path to advocacy began long before I officially embraced this role. Over the years, I supported loved ones through complex healthcare needs — arranging in-home care, managing appointments, and medical billing guidance, coordinating hospice services, and ensuring their voices were heard during critical decisions.
When my own husband suffered from Alzheimer's disease and, in the end, entered hospice care, I coordinated every detail, from medical equipment and nursing visits to creating a peaceful space filled with family and faith. Today, I continue advocating for other family members' ongoing care, ensuring that they receive the dignity, attention, and compassion that they deserve.

• Medical billing and billing questions
• Explanation of Benefits (EOB) review and understanding
• Health insurance navigation and insurance questions
• Medical appointment scheduling and coordination
• Medical appointment preparation and physician-visit support
• Healthcare provider communication and follow-up
• Medical records and healthcare document organization
• Test, procedure, and follow-up appointment coordination
• Healthcare resource navigation
• Family caregiver support and caregiver advocacy
• Older adult and senior healthcare advocacy
• Gerontology and aging-related healthcare needs
• Alzheimer's disease and dementia family caregiver experience
• Memory loss and cognitive decline family support
• Aging in place and in-home care resources
• In-home safety needs and safety resources
• Durable medical equipment and home medical equipment coordination
• Home health and in-home assistance resources
• Short-term and long-term care options
• Nursing home and long-term care facility navigation
• Hospice care navigation and hospice coordination
• End-of-life care resources and family support
• Care transitions and changing levels of care
• Healthcare organization for families managing multiple care needs
Professional Affiliations
University of Phoenix, Professional Certificate in Gerontology Health Care, 2016