Dr. You: Become Your Own Advocate & Take Charge of Your Health - Hardcover

by Lora Miro (Author)

In Dr. You: Become Your Own Advocate and Take Charge of Your Health, Lora Miro shares a compelling journey from patient to healthcare pioneer, offering readers a roadmap to take control of their own health. Miro, cofounder and CEO of myLAB Box, has transformed the way diagnostic testing is done, empowering individuals across the United States to access healthcare on their own terms.

Drawing from personal experiences, including a life-altering car accident and navigating the complexities of both the Bulgarian and American healthcare systems, Miro reveals how self-advocacy can lead to better outcomes. Through this book, readers will discover practical strategies to challenge the outdated healthcare paradigms and to demand better care for themselves and their loved ones.

Whether you're frustrated with your healthcare, facing a crisis, or simply wanting to live a healthier life, Dr. You is the guide you need to harness your own power and become the hero of your health journey. Miro's insights are particularly valuable for those who seek to navigate the healthcare system effectively, offering them the tools to advocate fiercely and compassionately for their well-being. Empower yourself. Take charge. Become Dr. You.

Author Biography

LORA MIRO is the cofounder and CEO of myLAB Box, the first and only nationwide at-home STD testing service and the first ever nationwide testing-to-treatment platform. myLAB Box has rapidly become the new standard for sexual health and gained popularity with a large and diverse customer base. The service was developed to alleviate the stigma associated with STD testing, while still providing reliable, lab-certified results.

Born in Europe, Lora spent her early childhood in a former communist state and immigrated to the US as a young adult. She's had experience with healthcare systems of all sorts here and abroad and has learned the importance of advocating for one's own healthcare.