Jennifer Whalen

DHSc, MHS, PA-C, BCPA
The Bridge Health Advocates, PLLC
Jennifer
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Jennifer Whalen

DHSc, MHS, PA-C, BCPA
The Bridge Health Advocates, PLLC
Advocate Location
Gilbert , AZ 85296
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Medical Guidance
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
I am working primarily to train new health advocates so that every patient may have access to an advocate and be empowered on their journey to health. My work as a health advocate has been as a generalist. I help clients through any stage of their experience in the healthcare system focusing on their needs and communication with family members and providers.
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • I am insured
  • My geographical area of practice is United States
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
I have worked in healthcare for most of my life as a CNA in nursing homes, as a medical assistant in a community health center and as a physician assistant in primary care, urgent care and as a hospitalist. I have seen how the most advanced technology, medicine and medical care still could not create the excellent health outcomes our patients deserve. During my Doctor of Health Sciences program, I began thinking that there needed to be someone on the side of the patient, not just the overworked nurse and physician. Someone who looked at the entire picture of the patient's life and experience in the healthcare system and worked for them, not the healthcare organization. When I found The Bridge RN Patient Advocates, I knew that I wanted to work to promote this profession for the sake of the patients. Really, for all of us.
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Formal Education
• Doctorate of Health Sciences, Eastern Virginia Medical School - May 2020

• Graduate Certificate in Public Health, Eastern Virginia Medical School - 2017

• Certificate of Completion of Physician Assistant Program, Duke University - 2004

• Master of Health Sciences, Duke University - 2004

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Cornell University - 1998
Professional Affiliations
• Board Certified Patient Advocate, November 2019

• Arizona Association of Patient Advocates, President

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certified 2004 - present

• License to Practice Medicine as a Physician Assistant

State of Arizona, 12/16-present

Commonwealth of Virginia, 1/07-2017

State of Illinois, 2004-2007

• Basic Life Support Provider

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider