Pub Scholar - "Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare: How to Be Heard"

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About this Event

Lectures by professors and subject experts on mind-stimulating topics, served up at cool Bay Area bars.

Date: Tues, Nov 10th, 2026 🌙

Time: 6:30 PM doors open, 7 PM lecture ⏳

Location: Beretta Divisadero, San Francisco 🍻

Lecture: “Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare: How to Be Heard*"* 😷

Speaker: Javonne At-Chan, MSW, ASW, Healthcare Consultant & Strategist, Social Worker, Child and Youth Wellness Specialist 🧠

Have you ever left a doctor's appointment feeling like you weren't really heard?

Maybe your concerns were brushed aside or you struggled to get clear answers. When you're already feeling unwell or worried about your health, speaking up for yourself can feel even harder. And navigating healthcare doesn't stop at the doctor's office. Dealing with insurance companies, third parties, referrels... they're all added layers of anxiety or frustration.

Join Javonne At-Chan for a thoughtful and practical conversation about what it means to advocate for yourself across the healthcare system. From speaking up when your concerns aren't being addressed to navigating the challenges of getting the care you need, we'll explore how to approach these situations with greater confidence.

Advocacy doesn't have to mean confrontation. Sometimes, it starts with asking one more question or finding the words to explain what's bothering you. This talk will explore what makes an advocate and introduce simple tools to help you navigate healthcare conversations and take a more active role in your own care.

Whether you've felt dismissed by a doctor or overwhelmed by the process of getting care covered, this conversation offers a chance to rethink what self-advocacy can look like and how to put it into practice, even when you're feeling vulnerable or unsure where to start.

Your health matters. You deserve to be heard and to understand your options. Learn how to advocate for yourself when you need it most.

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Agenda

🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:55 PM
Check-in

Info: Doors open! Our event is open seating, so come early to grab a seat and grab your drinks + food.

🕑: 06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Introduction
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Lecture Time
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Audience Q&A
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Mix & Mingle

Info: Mingle, grow your bar tab, vibe!