Kristine Bengs

BCPA
partnerincare
Kristine

Kristine Bengs

BCPA
partnerincare
Advocate Location
Littleton , CO 80120
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Special Care & Aging
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
I help adults living with chronic or complex health conditions—and the family members supporting them—navigate difficult healthcare decisions with greater clarity and confidence. Whether you're facing a new diagnosis, preparing for an important appointment, weighing treatment options, or trying to make sense of conflicting medical recommendations, I provide practical advocacy and healthcare decision support tailored to your unique situation.

Who I Help

I primarily work with adults managing chronic or complex medical conditions and family caregivers advocating for a loved one. My services include both patient advocacy and healthcare decision support, helping you feel informed, organized, and prepared before, during, and after important healthcare decisions.

I can help you:

Prepare for specialist, primary care, behaviorial health, or hospital appointments.
Develop personalized questions to ask your healthcare team.
Organize medical records, test results, and treatment information.
Clarify treatment options and the questions you need answered before making a decision.
Prepare for second opinions and make the most of those appointments.
Better understand recommendations from multiple healthcare providers.
Coordinate communication among multiple specialists.
Create systems to organize your healthcare information and next steps.
Support family caregivers navigating care for a loved one.
Build confidence in communicating with your healthcare team and advocating for your needs.
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • My geographical area of practice is USA
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
My path to patient advocacy wasn't planned—it was lived. While navigating my children's complex health conditions and later my own autoimmune diagnosis, I experienced firsthand how overwhelming it can be to make important healthcare decisions. Like so many patients, I found myself researching on my own, preparing for appointments, and trying to make sense of recommendations that didn't always fit real life.

Those experiences showed me how often people leave medical appointments with more questions than answers. I became a Board-Certified Patient Advocate because I believe no one should have to navigate complex healthcare decisions alone. Through Partner In Care, I help patients and families find clarity, reduce overwhelm, and make confident healthcare decisions with personalized support and guidance.
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Formal Education
University of Colorado Patient Care Collaborative Patient Navigator Training Collaborative
Additional Skills
My background combines board-certified patient advocacy, community health work, professional coaching, and healthcare navigation. I have experience supporting individuals with chronic and complex medical conditions, autoimmune disease, mental health concerns, neurodiversity, and caregiving challenges. I am skilled at translating complex medical information into clear, practical guidance and helping clients prepare for meaningful conversations with their healthcare team. I also leverage innovative AI-powered tools to help organize medical information, support research, and streamline healthcare decision-making while ensuring every recommendation is personalized and human-centered.
Professional Affiliations
Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA)
ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
Community Health Worker
Tiny Habits® Certified Coach