Glenda Motta, RN, MPH is co-author with Robert
Phillips, Ph.D. of "Successful Living with Endometriosis: An Action
Workbook" and "Living with Endometriosis," two upcoming
Endometriosis publications. Dr. Phillips is a licensed psychologist
specializing in coping with physical ailments and other psychological topics,
and is the Founder and Director of The Center for Coping in Long Island, NY.
Glenda J. Motta earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing from
University of Maryland and her Masters in Public Health at Johns Hopkins
University. Ms. Motta is the Owner of GM Associates, a healthcare marketing and
reimbursement consulting firm and has authored over 125 articles and books.
Heather: Glenda, tell me a
about your upcoming publications for OBGYN.net's
readers.
Glenda: I understand the unique
needs of women with endometriosis, having lived with this disease since my
pre-teen years. My goal is to educate and empower women suffering with
endometriosis to take charge and live life fully. These 2 books will
present an easy-to-read format that women of all levels can understand.
The books are helpful for patients, but also include materials for families and
significant others. Currently, there is a lot of information on
Endometriosis available, but it is scattered and sometimes inaccurate; my goal
is to take all the current, legitimate information and put it all
together--medical, surgical, alternative treatments,
anatomy, causes, coping strategies, real-life examples, dealing with healthcare
professionals, diet and lots more.
Heather: Glenda, what brought
you to the "Endometriosis Walk for Awareness 2000" today?
Glenda: The Walk is history in the
making. I would also like to actively help lobby and make Congress aware
of the funding deficit regarding research on Endometriosis. I have lobby
experience for nursing groups and am a native of Washington DC. My current
position is a reimbursement expert, and I work with various regulatory agencies
(HCFA, FDA, etc.).
Heather:
Thank you, Glenda! I
am excited about your upcoming publications and look forward to reading them!