Kacie Proctor, NP

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Kacie Proctor, NP Making complicated health stuff make sense. Heart Health • Gut Health • Advocacy
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10/29/2026

Sorry in advance for the longer video, but PLEASE stick with me on this one! 😂

I know our attention spans are short these days, but this is SUCH an important conversation, especially for women!

On October 26, four major medical organizations released new guidance emphasizing something I’ve been passionate about for YEARS:

Cardiovascular prevention should begin LONG before cardiovascular disease develops.

And for women, that means looking at so much more than cholesterol and blood pressure.

Did you have preeclampsia or gestational diabetes? Do you have PCOS? Have you experienced early menopause? Do you have a family history of premature heart disease?

These aren’t just random questions about your medical history. They can provide important clues about your LIFETIME cardiovascular risk.

And that’s what makes this new guidance so exciting!

After spending years working in a cardiac ICU, I’ve seen what happens when cardiovascular disease becomes an emergency. And while I’m grateful for the advances we’ve made in treating heart disease, I’m even more passionate about identifying risks BEFORE we reach that point.

Because prevention isn’t about ordering every test or putting everyone on medication.

It’s about understanding the WHOLE patient, recognizing risk factors, and making informed decisions together.

So here’s my challenge to you:

At your next appointment, ask your provider:

“Does anything in my reproductive or pregnancy history change how we should be monitoring my cardiovascular health?”

Your reproductive history is part of your cardiovascular history. ❤️

Keep asking why.

Source: AHA, ACOG, AAP & SMFM, October 26, 2026.

10/27/2026

“But high cholesterol runs in my family!”

I hear this more often than you might think.

And here’s what I wish more people understood:

Just because something runs in your family doesn’t mean it’s harmless.

In fact, when we’re talking about significantly elevated LDL cholesterol, family history can be an important piece of the puzzle.

An LDL of 190 mg/dL or higher deserves attention. Not just because of the number itself, but because of what it could mean for your lifetime cardiovascular risk.

And while nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes absolutely matter, sometimes medication is an important part of prevention, too.

Genetics may influence your risk, but they don’t have to dictate every decision you make about your health.

Know your numbers. Understand your risks. Ask better questions.

Keep asking why. ❤️

10/26/2026

YOUR CHILD CAN P**P EVERY DAY AND STILL BE CONSTIPATED! 💩

When it comes to constipation in kids, it’s not just about how often they go. It’s also about how they go.

Belly pain, hard stools, painful bowel movements, accidents, and even urinary problems can all be signs that something isn’t right.

Sometimes kids are holding it in without parents even realizing it, especially at school.

If your child is constantly complaining about stomach pain, it may be time to take a closer look at their bathroom habits.

At WeCare Health & Wellness, we believe in asking the right questions and getting to the root of your concerns.

Because your child’s health deserves more than a quick answer. 💙

10/25/2026

Just because everyone around you is experiencing it doesn’t mean you have to accept it.

Fatigue. Bloating. Brain fog. Painful periods. Poor sleep. Feeling like you’re running on empty.

Common? Absolutely.

Something you should automatically dismiss as “just part of getting older” or “just being a woman”? Absolutely not.

Your symptoms may be common, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve attention.

Ask questions. Get curious. Advocate for yourself.

Because you deserve to understand what’s happening in your own body.

Keep asking why. 🤎

10/24/2026

Functional medicine practitioner ≠ anti-medication.

I believe in lifestyle changes, nutrition, prevention, finding underlying causes AND prescribing medication when it’s appropriate.

Because sometimes the answer is lifestyle changes. Sometimes it’s medication. And sometimes it’s BOTH.

Good medicine isn’t about choosing sides. It’s about choosing what’s best for the patient. ❤️

10/22/2026

You can respect your healthcare provider AND advocate for yourself. ❤️

The two are not mutually exclusive.

You can trust your provider and still ask questions. You can appreciate their expertise and still want to understand WHY a decision is being made.

And if something isn’t working? You can speak up about that, too.

Patient advocacy isn’t about being difficult, demanding unnecessary tests, or assuming your provider is wrong.

It’s about being an active participant in your own healthcare.

Because at the end of the day, nobody knows what you’re experiencing better than you do.

Your voice matters. Your questions matter. And you deserve to understand your health.

Keep asking why. ❤️

10/17/2026

Nobody wants to hear that something is wrong with their health. ❤️

Maybe it’s high blood pressure. High cholesterol. Diabetes. Or a diagnosis you never saw coming.

It’s frustrating. It’s overwhelming. And sometimes, it’s downright scary.

But here’s something I wish more people understood:

You can be disappointed with the news AND still take ownership of what happens next.

You don’t have to have all the answers today. You don’t have to make every decision immediately. And you certainly don’t have to pretend you’re okay with something you’re still processing.

But you CAN start asking questions, understanding your options, and taking small steps forward.

Because while we can’t control everything that happens with our health, we often have more influence over our next steps than we realize.

Your diagnosis is part of your story. It doesn’t have to define the rest of it. ❤️

Keep asking why.

10/16/2026

I spent years caring for patients in the cardiac ICU, and those experiences changed the way I look at healthcare. ❤️

Today, I’m just as passionate about preventing cardiovascular disease as I was about treating it.

Because while we can’t prevent every heart attack, there’s so much we can do to understand our risks before symptoms ever appear.

Prevention shouldn’t start after a crisis.

Know your numbers. Know your family history. Ask better questions.

Keep asking why. ❤️

10/13/2026

After years of working in a cardiac ICU, one thing I’ve become incredibly passionate about is PREVENTION. ❤️

Heart disease doesn’t always come with warning signs, and your cardiovascular risk is about so much more than one cholesterol number.

Understanding your labs, metabolic health, and family history can make a real difference.

You don’t have to wait for symptoms to start paying attention to your heart health.

Know your risks. Ask better questions. Be proactive.

Keep asking why. ❤️

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