Send us a text This is an authored monologue from Uncommonly Remarkable. Personal health responsibility is not about blame — it’s about clarity. In this episode, I explore the line between what healthcare systems are built to do and what they can never fully own for us. Acute care saves lives. But long-term health still depends on daily decisions, awareness, and personal agency. This is a conversation about responsibility, not judgment — and about what changes when you stop waiting for system...

Uncommonly Remarkable

Artis L Beatty, OD, MS

Personal Health Is Still Your Responsibility — Even in a Broken System

JAN 5, 20265 MIN
Uncommonly Remarkable

Personal Health Is Still Your Responsibility — Even in a Broken System

JAN 5, 20265 MIN

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Send us a textThis is an authored monologue from Uncommonly Remarkable.Personal health responsibility is not about blame — it’s about clarity.In this episode, I explore the line between what healthcare systems are built to do and what they can never fully own for us. Acute care saves lives. But long-term health still depends on daily decisions, awareness, and personal agency.This is a conversation about responsibility, not judgment — and about what changes when you stop waiting for systems to do work only you can do.This is Uncommonly Remarkable. Thanks for listening.Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health. I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.