Mastering Healthcare: How To Navigate the Healthcare System Introduction

Mastering Healthcare: Effective Patient Advocacy With Dena Goldberg, MS, CGC

Welcome to my free course on how to navigate the healthcare system like a pro. I’m Dena Goldberg, a board-certified genetic counselor with over 10 years of experience and a lifelong patient, sister to someone with a rare genetic condition, and IVF mom. I’ve lived on both sides of the medical system, and I’m here to help you feel more empowered in yours.

As a millennial, I’ve seen so many of my friends completely overwhelmed by the healthcare system; unsure where to go, what to ask, or how to advocate for themselves. I created this series to change that.

In this series, I’ll share tips on:

Finding the right primary care doctor
Collecting your medical and family history
Understanding what tests and screenings you need
What questions to ask when you’re newly diagnosed
How to get the care you deserve, even when it’s hard to speak up

⚠️ Note: I won’t be covering health insurance in this series (because it varies so much), and some tips are U.S.-specific, but most of what I teach will apply no matter where you live.

🎥 Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Course
00:08 Personal Background and Experience
00:36 The Importance of Patient Advocacy
01:09 Course Scope and Limitations
01:19 Global Relevance and Course Structure
01:33 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

🧬 This series is all about giving you real-world, actionable tools to improve your healthcare experience.
📩 Have questions? Drop them in the comments, I’d love to hear from you!

💸 I’m making this entire course free so that everyone can access it—no paywalls, no gatekeeping.
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