Benefits of PICC Line Covers
Learn about the benefits of protecting your PICC with an ultra-soft, antimicrobial, and moisture-wicking PICC Cover
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 […]
Find Your Voice: Top 5 Tips to Advocate for Yourself in Healthcare
There is a lot I do to keep my health in remission, pain levels manageable, and keep my energy as vibrant as possible. But let’s be real – it’s a constant balancing act. Last week, a comment from one of my regular wellness providers really hit a nerve. He repeatedly told me, “All you do […]
The 10 Demandments For Safe & Respectful Vascular Access Care
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Mightier Together: The Journal Navigating chronic illness & medical devices, together. At Mighty Well, we believe in the power of the patient voice to humanize and demystify chronic illness and medical devices. Our blog collections feature the most helpful and heartfelt stories and lived experiences of those who have been there. learn by device or treatment […]
TPN vs. PPN: Navigating Parenteral Nutrition
There are two main types of parenteral nutrition (PN): total parenteral nutrition (TPN)peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN)Both TPN and PPN provide vital nutrients, but there are some crucial differences between the two. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key differences between TPN and PPN so that you can make the best decision for your health.
The Ultimate Guide to FSA/HSA Spending Accounts
At Mighty Well, our goal is to make our products accessible to our community. That is why we accept Flexible Spending Account (FSA) dollars to purchase Mighty Well products! For those who have FSA/HSA benefits, you use it just as you would a credit card at checkout. If you’d rather use your regular credit card, […]
Gift Ideas For Chronic Illness Warriors
From new PICC patients, chronic illness warriors on the go, and all the Friends in the Fight™ in between, we’ve got the perfect gifts for everyone this holiday season. Whether you are looking for a comforting present for a sick friend, someone who’s homebound, or a care package for a sick mom – pick one […]
How I Pack My IV Infusion Backpack
Hi! My name is Jordyn, and you may have seen me on Mighty Well’s social channels (here I am when I had a PICC Line.) I’m 21 and suffer from POTs, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, gastroparesis, hypoglycemia, and MCAS. I document my medical journey on Social Media Via TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Read on to learn more about […]
How To Access Your Implanted Port
In the third installment of our port series, I will break down the most crucial part of having a port: correctly flushing and accessing your implanted port by yourself. I believe patients should be empowered to learn how to access their ports if they are in a mental and/or physical state to do so. Special […]
What Happens After Port Surgery?
In the second part of our port series, I am breaking down a little bit of what happens after port surgery. A critical part of having a port is caring for the incision site after placement. My experience with getting a port implanted was far more painful than getting a PICC, primarily due to the […]
What is an Implanted Port? A Closer Look
Over the last ten years, I’ve had three PICCs, an implanted port, and numerous peripheral IVs for various infusion therapies. One of the critical areas that allowed for more freedom in my day-to-day life of living with vascular access was transitioning from a PICC to an implanted chest port. Like me, many patients needing long-term […]