“Trust Rebecca Bloom. Her book will be your guiding angel when you are coping with a cancer diagnosis or another serious illness.”  
—Delia Ephron, screenwriter, author of Left on Tenth 

“Bloom shares expert insider advice on how to cut through the infuriating red tape of a health care system optimized for profit rather than cure. This is the kind of time-saving and lifesaving book that shouldn’t be necessary in the first place, but given the shambolic state of access to decent medical care for all, it is imperative reading for women and their careers.” 
—Gila Pfeffer, author of Nearly Departed   

“A rare mix of legal savvy, practical expertise, feminist perspective—and deep humanity—to help navigate the nation’s unruly trio of healthcare, employment, and benefits systems. This is a searing and eye-opening read packed with how-to advice for every imaginable scenario, and Rebecca Bloom is the women’s health advocate and champion we all deserve.” 
—Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, executive director, Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Network at NYU School of Law  

“When Women Get Sick augments our collective vision to see that improvement in women’s healthcare must be a holistic movement. By streamlining every level of care—from insurance to HR to diagnosis to treatment—Bloom demonstrates that remedying the injustices so many women encounter in the treatment of illness is imperative in the quest for equity writ large.” 
—Amy E. Herman, author of Visual Intelligence and Fixed 

 “Rebecca Bloom draws on a lifetime of compassion and 25 years’ experience as a patient advocate to walk readers through the complex healthcare system and workplace issues, helping women advocate for themselves and their well-being.” 
—Debra Engle, executive director of Story Summit and bestselling author of The Only Little Prayer You Need  

“If you or a woman you care about is in a health crisis, this book is your guide to how to navigate the health care system, the insurance system, and the workplace. This book shouldn’t need to exist—but given our current environment, it has to.” 
—Sarah McDonald, author of The Cancer Channel 

“Navigating women’s health is complicated, as are the insurance, employer, and provider systems involved in getting the care we need, especially when facing life-threatening issues. That’s where this engaging book comes in. Both angel and advocate, Rebecca Bloom offers advice that is deeply intelligent, accessible, personal—and game-changing. It will help you access the information and services you need when the stakes are high.” 
—Jill Sherer Murray, TEDx speaker and author of Big Wild Love 

“I wish I’d had this smart, practical, and deeply comforting book when I was thirty-seven and navigating treatment, with a young son, a growing career, and the demands of family life. Balancing chemotherapy, radiation, and the needs of my loved ones felt overwhelming, and this book provides the kind of comprehensive empowerment I desperately needed then. I’m so glad it’s now available to support other women and their families.” 
—Anna Rathkopf, award-winning photographer, director, cancer advocate, and author of HER2 

“Bloom has spent decades assisting women through the maze of concerns that arise beyond the actual medical issues—work, insurance, and legal aspects of the journey are all critical to successfully navigating this unfamiliar road. Here, she makes her advocacy even more broadly available to those in need. Avail yourself of Bloom’s experience and expertise so you can focus your energy on healing.” 
—Lynn Smolik, MD   

“Bloom combines insights from her experiences as a lawyer, corporate HR leader, and women’s health advocate to create a much-needed guide, with creative, engaging writing that makes it an enjoyable read—as well as one I wish I’d had in my own cancer journey.” 
—Sally Joy Wolf, well-being advisor, Stage IV cancer thriver, and advocate, inspirational speaker    

National and online publicity campaign targeting news media, health media, and women's media 

Social media campaign targeting women aged 40-75, doctors and other helping professionals, and support groups 

Author speaking engagements at hospitals, medical systems, women’s health centers, and women’s health and empowerment conferences

Women's health podcast outreach

Cancer organization outreach