Embarking on the journey of self-reflection is not just a personal endeavor; for us at iCareBetter, it’s a collective celebration of progress, community, and collaboration. As we bid farewell to 2023, a year marked by challenges and triumphs, it’s time to take a look into the past year and reflect on all that has been accomplished. Join us as we navigate through the areas of growth, community involvement, projects, and meaningful collaborations that shaped our year. In this special blog post, we’re excited to share the insights gained from our podcast endeavors and offer a sneak peek into the thrilling developments that await us in 2024. Let’s rewind, recap, and anticipate the exciting narrative that continues to unfold in the ever-evolving story of iCareBetter.
About iCareBetter
iCareBetter is an innovative platform dedicated to helping patients with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain find compassionate and skilled experts. All experts on iCareBetter have shown knowledge and expertise in the treatment of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain.
Vision
Our vision is to reduce the symptom-to-effective treatment of endometriosis to less than a year. Studies show that patients with endometriosis spend an average of 7.5 years to have an official diagnosis. Moreover, even after the diagnosis, patients will have to spend several years with multiple failed treatment attempts. After the long delays in diagnosis and treatment, they might be lucky enough to receive effective treatment from an expert.
Mission
Our mission is to improve access to high-quality specialized care for those with endometriosis. iCareBetter wants to combat the issue of patients living in confusion, pain, and isolation. To that end, we hope to connect as many patients to the right experts as early as possible. And we hope that this will ensure timely diagnosis and effective treatment.
To read more about why iCareBetter was built and the inspiration behind it, check out our blog here and listen to episode 1 of the podcast here, where Saeid and Jandra give you a behind the scenes look into what inspired them.
What happened in 2023?
In 2023, iCareBetter grew in many ways, including new avenues to provide education along with collaboration from the community. Here are some of the highlights!
- We started a podcast! iCareBetter: Endometriosis Unplugged is hosted by Jandra Mueller, DPT, MS a pelvic floor physical therapist and endometriosis patient. The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube.
- We had 19 weekly episodes in season one
- Listeners joined from all over the world, reaching 22 countries
- We brought on a team to help with new content on social media creating a more visually appealing platform, community engagement, and followers.
- We now have 211 providers on our website available and ready to help those suffering from endometriosis and we are continuing to grow!
- Our blog content is now consistent with twice weekly posts bringing you updates on all things endometriosis.
What To Expect in 2024
While 2023 was a big year for iCareBetter, we hope to continue the growth and expand our providers across the globe. Our hope is to increase our collaboration with medical specialists, researchers, and advocates. There are some exciting things to come in 2024 including a new season of iCareBetter: Endometriosis Unplugged as well as some other projects that will be announced in 2024.
We hope you have found our resources helpful either for yourself or a loved one, and hope you continue to share the love and spread the word about Endometriosis. All of us here at iCareBetter wish you a safe and happy new year.
Cheers to 2024!
Do you or a loved one have Endometriosis? Here are some blogs that may help you get started on your journey.
