HonorHealth: A True Example of Medical Integrity and Compassion
Health Staff
Living with electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) is an often misunderstood and deeply isolating journey. For many of us navigating this condition, stepping into a medical office or hospital can feel like entering hostile territory. Surrounded by wireless devices, wearable technology, and electronic equipment, we are placed in environments that can trigger our debilitating symptoms—while our pleas for accommodation are too often dismissed or met with skepticism.
That is why my experience with HonorHealth has been nothing short of transformative. For the first time in years, I have encountered a medical system that not only recognized my condition but treated me with dignity, integrity, and true compassion.
Every single practitioner I have seen at HonorHealth has gone above and beyond to make sure I was safe and comfortable. In one instance, I was scheduled for an in-person appointment, but the clinic recognized that the environment—filled with devices and high-tech medical equipment—would not be safe for me. Despite their policy of requiring an in‑person first visit before virtual appointments, they made an exception. They placed my health above their rules, moving me directly to a virtual appointment. That single act demonstrated the principle that should be at the heart of all medicine: patient safety comes first.
Even more, every staff member I met removed their iWatches without hesitation. All of them placed their phones in another room, away from me, in order to ensure my safety. I never had to ask twice—they simply did it. Some were also genuinely curious and asked thoughtful, educated questions about my condition so they could better understand it. Their willingness to learn and accommodate filled me with a sense of respect that had been denied to me for so long.
This compassion stands in stark contrast to my experiences with other medical facilities in Arizona, where I was treated with outright disregard. In one instance at a major Arizona hospital, I was told that no one would remove their smartwatches or phones—not even for the five minutes it would take to draw blood. The level of disrespect and unwillingness to accommodate left me humiliated and abandoned by the very system meant to protect me, as though my health and safety were secondary to convenience.
The difference at HonorHealth is extraordinary. Here, I am viewed not as a burden but as a human being worthy of dignity. Their actions reflect the standard of care all hospitals and medical providers should aspire to. Healthcare is not merely about treatment or procedure—it is about creating an environment where patients feel safe, respected, and heard. Hospitals should safeguard our health, not put us in danger.
The truth is, electromagnetic hypersensitivity is increasingly recognized. Research shows that 30% of the population experiences sensitivity to electromagnetic fields, and roughly 0.5% are severely affected. These numbers continue to grow. Patients like me are not rare—and we have the right to be safe in medical environments. By choosing compassion and integrity, HonorHealth has set an example that other healthcare systems should follow.
As someone with a disability, I cannot overstate the relief, gratitude, and renewed confidence I feel because of the HonorHealth team. Now, I know I will be cared for with compassion. I can focus on my health, rather than bracing myself for mistreatment.
One day, accommodations like these will no longer be optional—they will be required. But until that day comes, HonorHealth deserves recognition for leading by example now. By treating me with humanity, they have not only safeguarded my health but also restored my faith in medicine. For that, I cannot thank them enough.
