Christa usually supports others as a Quantum Health Care Coordinator — but this time, she was the one who needed help. When sudden headaches led to a stroke diagnosis, Christa found herself relying on co-workers to guide her through the journey.

From securing critical medication to finding new doctors and offering constant reassurance, her team stepped in to make sure she could focus on healing.

In Episode 6 of Beyond the Benefits, Christa and her colleague Karien share how it felt for the “helper” to need help, and why the pod model makes all the difference when care gets complicated.

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