Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

Contributing Writer https://www.hematologyadvisor.com

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC, is an Atlanta-based journalist, licensed psychotherapist, and Ayurvedic health coach, creator of the body-positive wellness company Bettie Page Fitness, and author of 2 books – The Little Book of Bettie: Taking a Page from the Queen of Pinups and Bettie Page: The Lost Years. She holds a BS in psychology from Georgia State University and an MA in counseling psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. Tori has also managed a medical practice and was instrumental in developing Georgia’s multispecialty telemedicine program. Photograph courtesy of Brooklyn Brat Images.

All articles by Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

General Medicine

The Mental Health Impact of Abortion Restrictions

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

September 2, 2022

In addition to the physical risks, experts anticipate a myriad of mental health ramifications stemming from the loss of abortion access and the associated economic and occupational repercussions.

General Hematology

Opioids and Cancer: How to Prevent and Manage Misuse

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

August 12, 2022

Research has revealed patterns of opioid use and misuse in cancer patients and survivors.

General Medicine

ASH-ASPHO Choosing Wisely Campaign Reveals 5 Tests and Treatments to Question

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

March 4, 2022

Researchers sought to assess several hematologic tests and treatments with a focus on pediatric care.

General Hematology

Strategies for Minimizing Vaccination Pain in Children

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

May 14, 2021

Insufficient pain management during childhood immunizations may lead to increased fear of needles and later health care avoidance.

ASCVD CHD Risk Familial Hypercholesterolemia

General Hematology

Managing the Interplay of Familial Hypercholesterolemia and COVID-19

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

May 5, 2021

About 90% of those with familial hypercholesterolemia have not been diagnosed or treated for it, leaving them more vulnerable for COVID-19 infection and its complications.

General Hematology

Controversy: Protecting People Who Use Drugs During COVID-19

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

January 29, 2021

Anna Lembke, MD, discusses how patients who use drugs are affected by the convergence of 2 public health emergencies – increasing overdose rates, and the COVID-19 pandemic – and addresses controversial solutions proposed by other investigators.

General Hematology

Clinical Management of Malignant Infantile Osteopetrosis

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

January 7, 2021

Investigators discussed their clinical approaches to the diagnosis and management of malignant infantile osteopetrosis, as well as the management of long-term posttrasnplant complications.

Lymphoma

Burkitt Lymphoma: Clinical, Pathologic, and Genomic Features in Adults

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

December 17, 2020

Experts discuss clinical, pathologic, and genomic features of Burkitt lymphoma in adults, as well as standard and emerging treatment options for this patient population.