iHealth and Wellness Foundation, Inc.

iHealth and Wellness Foundation, Inc. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthy life.

Welcome to iHealth and Wellness Foundation! 🌟 We're dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare access and quality for individuals with complex diseases like Neurofibromatosis (NF). Join us in our journey to empower patients, advocate for better care, and enhance well-being. Together, we can make a difference! 💙

Why NF Surgeries Matter: A Patient's PerspectiveFeaturing Oliver Bromley, NF Advocate | Patient Advocacy Advisor, iHealt...
07/31/2026

Why NF Surgeries Matter: A Patient's Perspective

Featuring Oliver Bromley, NF Advocate | Patient Advocacy Advisor, iHealth and Wellness Foundation

For many individuals living with Neurofibromatosis (NF), surgery is not a choice—it's an essential part of managing a complex condition. Yet the reasons behind these surgeries are often misunderstood.

In this powerful patient story, Oliver Bromley shares his personal journey of living with NF and undergoing multiple surgeries throughout his life. Through his lived experience, he offers an honest look at the physical, emotional, and mental challenges that accompany each procedure, while highlighting the resilience required to keep moving forward.

More Than Surgery
One of the greatest misconceptions about Neurofibromatosis is that surgeries are primarily cosmetic.
In reality, tumors associated with NF can affect nearly every aspect of a person's daily life. They may interfere with vision, hearing, mobility, nerve function, breathing, and overall comfort. For many patients, surgery is necessary to relieve pain, preserve function, and improve quality of life.
Oliver's story reminds us that behind every surgery is a person striving to maintain independence, dignity, and hope.

The Emotional Journey
Preparing for surgery often brings uncertainty.
Patients may wonder:
- Will the surgery be successful?
- Will the tumors return?
- How long will recovery take?
- Will life improve afterward?
For many people living with NF, these questions are faced repeatedly over the course of a lifetime. The emotional burden can be just as significant as the physical recovery.

Strength Beyond Recovery
Recovery is rarely straightforward.
Healing involves far more than physical wounds. It requires patience, perseverance, and emotional resilience. Every milestone—no matter how small—represents determination and courage.
Oliver's experience reflects the strength shared by so many individuals in the NF community who continue moving forward despite ongoing challenges.

Why Awareness Matters
Neurofibromatosis remains a misunderstood condition.
Increasing awareness helps replace misconceptions with understanding. It encourages empathy, supports earlier recognition of symptoms, and highlights the importance of access to specialized care and patient-centered support.
Every patient story shared helps educate families, healthcare professionals, advocates, and the broader community.

Watch Oliver's Story
We invite you to watch Oliver's story and gain a deeper understanding of what life with Neurofibromatosis can look like beyond the diagnosis.
His experience is a reminder that every scar tells a story of resilience, every surgery reflects hope, and every patient deserves to be seen not for their condition, but for their courage.

▶ Watch Oliver's story here: https://youtu.be/usYDSzFJt1I

About iHealth and Wellness Foundation, Inc.
The iHealth & Wellness Foundation is committed to simplifying care and improving the lives of individuals living with complex health conditions through patient education, advocacy, community engagement, and innovative digital health solutions. By amplifying patient voices and connecting individuals with trusted resources and leading experts, we strive to build a future where every person has the support they need to thrive.

Empowering health. Embracing life.

Did you know 1 in 4 adults age 65+ experiences a fall each year? The good news is that many falls—and the serious injuri...
07/13/2026

Did you know 1 in 4 adults age 65+ experiences a fall each year? The good news is that many falls—and the serious injuries they cause—are preventable. 🚨 October 8 at 3:00 PM ET | FREE Virtual Event. Register here: https://forms.gle/fDskZsqzVNjEdEa16

Join Dr. Aaron Gottesman, Medical Director of Geriatric Primary Care at Richmond University Medical Center, for "Your Guide to Healthy Aging: Simple Steps to Feel Your Best Every Day" and learn practical, evidence-based strategies to stay healthy, active, and independent.

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM ET
💻 FREE Virtual Educational Event

Every year in the United States:
🍂 1 in 4 adults age 65+ experiences a fall.
🏥 More than 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries.
🦴 95% of hip fractures are caused by falls.
❤️ More than 41,000 older adults lose their lives due to fall-related injuries each year.

What You'll Learn:
🏃 Staying active and maintaining independence
🥗 Eating well to support long-term health
🧠 Promoting mental and emotional well-being
😴 Improving sleep and overall wellness
🦺 Preventing falls and improving mobility
🩺 Making the most of preventive care and routine screenings
💉 Understanding the importance of recommended vaccinations
💊 Managing medications safely with a personalized care plan

Whether you're an older adult, caregiver, family member, or simply interested in living a healthier life, you'll leave with practical, evidence-based tips you can start using right away.

📢 Register today and take the first step toward healthier aging!

07/03/2026

Freedom is the soul of a nation. Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future together. Wishing everyone a joyous celebration!

💡 Looking to participate in healthcare research? HITLAB is currently recruiting participants for several paid studies, ...
06/12/2026

💡 Looking to participate in healthcare research? HITLAB is currently recruiting participants for several paid studies, including:
- Family Caregiver Study – $100
- Infant Home-Monitoring Study – $595
- Alzheimer's Research Study – $200 per visit
- Dermatology Physician Study – $200
- Skin Condition Study (Patients/Caregivers) – $50

Additional studies are also available for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and researchers.

Learn more and see if you qualify: https://www.hitlab.org/get-involved/participate-study/

💙 Living with NF is about more than managing symptoms—it's also about caring for your mental and emotional well-being. ...
06/10/2026

💙 Living with NF is about more than managing symptoms—it's also about caring for your mental and emotional well-being. 🎥Watch the full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWRClAjMOjXicqFsuptAPFpkWNFLycKuQ

Discover how therapy can help you build resilience, navigate uncertainty, practice self-compassion, and find hope through life's challenges. In this inspiring video series, licensed therapist and NF patient Holly Selepouchin shares both professional expertise and lived experience to help you thrive beyond your diagnosis.

👩‍⚕️Speaker Bio: https://www.lotusandferncounseling.com
👉 Explore upcoming iHealth events: https://www.ihealthwellness.org/events

The difference between feeling overwhelmed and feeling empowered often starts with access. 👉 Watch: Why Patients Trust i...
06/03/2026

The difference between feeling overwhelmed and feeling empowered often starts with access. 👉 Watch: Why Patients Trust iHealth for Expert Medical Guidance https://youtube.com/shorts/hA6nnanVY3Y?feature=share

At iHealth & Wellness Foundation, we are closing the gap between patients and world-class medical expertise.

Oliver, a writer, speaker, and advocate living with Neurofibromatosis (NF), shares how access to leading medical experts and up-to-date clinical knowledge has been a game changer in his journey.

Through iHealth, patients gain:

- Access to leading medical specialists
- Trusted, up-to-date health education
- A supportive patient community
- A digital navigation system that helps simplify care

📅 Next Expert Event: July 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM EST
Cancer-Related Eye Conditions: Ophthalmology for Adults & Children
Featuring Lauren B. Yeager, MD.
Learn more about the speaker:
https://doctors.nyp.org/?name=Lauren+Beth+Yeager%2C+MD&aff=false

🎯 Don't just keep up with healthcare advances—be part of the conversation.

🔗Register here: https://forms.gle/hbkMNkUcjXrYU8Tk6

Watch. Learn. Connect. Empower.

Interested in partnering with us for this event? Reach out to the [email protected]

Your support helps make expert care accessible to patients who need it most.

Now Live: NF/SWN Peripheral Nerve Surgery Educational Playlist | iHealth Expert Series 🔗 Watch now: https://www.youtube...
05/17/2026

Now Live: NF/SWN Peripheral Nerve Surgery Educational Playlist | iHealth Expert Series 🔗 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWRClAjMOjXiiNPQ7SGmbbklHOCwekNep

Peripheral nerve tumors, surgical decision-making, outcomes, and patient-centered care—all explained by Dr. Christopher J. Winfree (https://doctors.columbia.edu/us/ny/new-york/christopher-j-winfree-md-710-west-168th-street).

Designed for NF & Schwannomatosis patients, providers and caregivers.

💙 Learn. Understand. Ask better questions.
🔗 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWRClAjMOjXiiNPQ7SGmbbklHOCwekNep

Interested in partnering with us for this event? Reach out to the [email protected]

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities: Engage with patients, providers, and partners through mission-driven programs. Learn more: Be a Sponsor. Visit https://www.ihealthwellness.org/events. Email: [email protected]

GET INVOLVED:
📣 Spread the Word – Share our mission with your network
🤝 Volunteer – Lend your time and talents Share your time and talents
🌐 Make a tax-deductible gift: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PWCLLYCX8MX9E
🎥 Watch our story: https://youtu.be/-Gv3FhUHCWU

FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US:
✦ Contact Us: [email protected]
✦ Website: https://www.ihealthwellness.org
✦ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ihealth-and-wellness-foundation-inc/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true
✦ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iHealth360Hub
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihealth.wellness.foundation
✦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//videos

💙 Together, we’re building a more connected, compassionate future for the NF/SWN community.

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