Author: Emily Levy

Levy is an award-winning social impact entrepreneur, disability advocate, and international public speaker. She co-founded Mighty Well, a medical technology startup based on her experience as a patient living with Lyme disease and vascular access devices. Levy has designed and launched six patient wearables. Her original product, PICCPerfect, was given FDA approval as a Class 1 device. In 2022, Emily co-authored the Ultimate Guide to PICCs with AVA to help improve patient outcomes. During the last ten years, she has had three PICCs, an implanted port, and numerous peripheral IVs for various infusion therapies. Under Mighty Well, she has co-created a digital eLearning platform for patients with vascular access. She has published innumerable articles on vascular access and patient advocacy topics. She frequently delivers keynote speeches at local, national, and international conferences on issues related to the patient perspective in health care, home infusion, and patient vascular access care.

Why I Have Chosen to #LiveMightyWell

Recently, I was reminded on facebook that it’s been three years since my initial Chronic Lyme disease diagnosis. I had just returned from teaching entrepreneurship in Rwanda with Babson College and my doctor called me to tell me that as suspected, my Lyme and co-infections tests came back positive (after an initial false negative from the traditional CDC test).

Why I Am An Open Book About My Chronic Illness

Even before I found that I had Chronic Neurological Lyme Disease and Co-Infections, I always felt alone. I knew something was medically wrong with me, but no doctor could figure it out. Going through high school feeling like something was “extra” wrong with me was just like a brick being dropped on my already pounding […]

How To Best Keep Track of Your Medications

Right before my sophomore year of college, I went from being a carefree college student to someone who had to manage anywhere between 15 and 52 pills, supplements, and intravenous medications to push through a PICC line (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter). This was right after I was diagnosed with Chronic Neurological Lyme disease and co-infections. […]

PICC Lines vs Other Central Lines: Weighing Your Options

Vascular access refers to the delivery of fluids and medication through the bloodstream. When vascular access is required for longer periods of time, it may become problematic to continue placing new IVs. Central lines – thin tubes inserted into veins for repeated vascular access – are then used. There are many types of central lines, […]

Benefits of PICC Line Covers

Learn about the benefits of protecting your PICC with an ultra-soft, antimicrobial, and moisture-wicking PICC Cover

Chronic Lyme Disease Symptoms

Chronic Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted by an infected tick bite. Chronic Lyme Disease Symptoms impact the daily life of those infected. We created Mighty Well to provide helpful information, as well as understanding and support for those who may not have it. The community we create fosters fun, friendly, and […]

Protect Your PICC Line: Shower, Exercise & Daily Life Tips

We’ve been there. Our team members know what it’s like to live with a PICC line. We’ve made mistakes and learned from them, and now we’re here to share our knowledge and help you through the experience. PICC Line Care can be tough, especially to keep it clean, but we have lots of advice to […]