Empowering students at the Norwalk High School School Based Health Center, sharing data, and meeting Nurse Practitioners, social workers and others who care about our children’s health at CT Association of School Based Health Centers conference with a generous community grant from Constellation Community Champions!

THNP’s Lauren Kopsick had the honor of presenting “Your Mental Health Toolbox” to a global audience at the prestigious World Orphan Drug Congress in Barcelona.

Adrenal Insufficiency United and The Healthcare Navigation Project will be hosting a 1-hour interactive webinar by Lauren Kopsick on "Specialty Healthcare" where she will really dig in and leave everyone with information they can put to use advocating for their own best health care right away. Registration is a $10 donation that is split between these two nonprofits.

In this ever-changing world of health policy, it is essential for individuals to know how to find, understand, and use their health information. With a direct call established by Healthy People 2030, we must align globally to ensure health equity for all. A collaborative effort, evolving from the 2023 HealthCare Advocacy Summit, has been created to answer this call.

The Healthcare Navigation Project (THNP) and Programs in Occupational Therapy at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons are working toward transforming how allied health university students engage in advocating for functional health literacy.

The Milford United Way hosts an annual Duck Drop fundraiser. This year, a thrilling 10,000 “adopted” yellow rubber ducks will race down Milford Harbor. THNP’s executive leadership was on hand in support of the local community and the United Way.

Caregivers, patients and many newly concerned citizens converged in Washington DC from 30 states for our 3rd year to meet with our senators and congress reps. 100% of us felt THIS year we were actually heard, and we will start to see changes in the ridiculousness of our Healthcare System!

Taproot Foundation Pro Bono Summit 2024. Lauren Kopsick shared how The Healthcare Navigation Project would not exist today if it wasn't for the amazing skilled volunteers who found THNP through corporate relationships and/or LinkedIn and the corporations who support THNP.

This episode not only honors a legendary figure in the pharmacy sector but also spotlights the critical work being done to enhance healthcare accessibility and literacy. Join us as we celebrate Dr. Sami Shafiq's enduring legacy and explore how the Healthcare Navigation Project is paving the way for a future where everyone has the knowledge and support to navigate the healthcare landscape.

Founder Lauren Kopsick presents “Your Mental Health Toolbox” module at the Healthcare Advocate Summit in New Orleans. This module is part of a universal, immersive, interactive public healthcare education program entitled, The Healthcare Navigation Project.

During this free event, we heard directly from leaders of start-up nonprofits and how they’ve partnered up with Taproot volunteers to build and strengthen their capacity. Panelists: Lauren Kopsick, Founder, The Healthcare Navigation Project, Keelan Wilson, CEO/Founder, Aknew Approach, Inc., and Rose Beavers, Sponsorship Chair, First Gen Success.

Lauren Kopsick and Ivy Braun are the founders of the Healthcare Navigation Project, formerly known as Parent It Forward. This is the first independent public healthcare literacy and life care project for all youth as they transition to adult care. They share their advice for transitional planning after pediatric care with MitoAction.

Lauren Kopsick and Ivy Braun are the founders of the Healthcare Navigation Project (THNP), formerly known as Parent It Forward prior to winning The CODY Award for Nonprofit of The Year by The Charity Design Company with formal launch Thanksgiving 2022. This is the first independent public healthcare literacy and life care program for all youth as they transition to adult care and their families. They share their advice for transition planning after pediatric care.

Biosimilars have the potential to lower costs. But due to middlemen like pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), those savings don’t always trickle down to patients at the pharmacy counter. How can we fix this system? Hear from Lauren Kopsick, who shares her experience navigating burdensome step therapy requirements for her son’s care.