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Author | Speaker | Patient Advocate
Lorton, VA, USA
Christina A. Cole is the author of Through the Ashes, a patient advocate, public speaker, and sepsis survivor whose life changed forever after surviving septic shock following a routine medical procedure in 2023. Her journey included prolonged hospitalization, multiple surgeries, amputations, rehabilitation, and the emotional challenges of rebuilding her life after catastrophic illness. Today, Christina uses her experience to raise awareness about sepsis, patient safety, medical advocacy, resilience, trauma recovery, and navigating complex healthcare systems. As a federal public servant, author, wife, and mother, she is passionate about helping patients and families find their voice during medical crises and encouraging healthcare conversations that improve outcomes. Christina is available for media interviews, podcasts, articles, panel discussions, conferences, and awareness campaigns related to patient safety, healthcare advocacy, sepsis awareness, disability, amputation recovery, mental health, caregiving, and overcoming adversity. Areas of Expertise: • Sepsis Awareness & Prevention • Patient Safety & Medical Advocacy • Healthcare Navigation • Survivor & Caregiver Perspectives • Trauma Recovery & Resilience • Amputation & Disability Awareness • Mental Health After Medical Crisis • Author & Speaker Topics 📧 christinacole.author@gmail.com
Authored by: Christina A. Cole
Through the Ashes is a memoir of survival, resilience, and transformation. After a routine medical procedure in 2023 led to septic shock, multiple surgeries, amputations, and a fight for survival, Christina A. Cole chronicles her journey of recovery and rebuilding. The book explores patient advocacy, healthcare challenges, mental health, family support, and finding purpose after tragedy while raising awareness about sepsis and inspiring others facing adversity.
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