The Empowered Patient: Advocating for Yourself in the Medical System

Medical journalist Elizabeth Cohen has dedicated her career to helping Americans become smarter, more empowered patients by sharing impactful, real-life stories. After nearly losing her life following the premature birth of her three-pound daughter, Elizabeth made it her mission to help others navigate the often-complicated and overwhelming medical system.

Over the years, her reporting has brought to light stories like the family who fled Florida for better care for their disabled daughter; the Black mother who had to fight to save her own life after childbirth; the terminally ill 5-year-old girl who made her own end-of-life decisions; the parents who drove to Washington to push for legislation supporting sick children; and the Liberian nurse who protected her family from Ebola.

Please join us at 11:00 AM ET on Tuesday, January 7, for a fireside chat with Elizabeth — our 2025 Isadore Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion recipient. She will be joined by moderator Eric Strauss, Executive Producer for Health and Medical Reporting at ABC News, to discuss her passion for empowering individuals to advocate for themselves during life’s most challenging medical moments.