My name is Gail Devers, and I am glad that I will be able to share my story with you. The issue of medical errors is a serious one.
Every patient deserves the best care possible.
So it is with pleasure that I share my personal experience in the hopes that it will motivate you to ensure the highest standards in medical care for all Americans. As you may know, I am an Olympic sprinter and hurdler, but my Olympic dreams were almost ruined by an untreated thyroid condition. Thyroid disease is a serious condition that affects millions and often goes undiagnosed. It affects more women than men 1 woman in 8 will develop a thyroid disorder in her lifetime. Today, there are 13 million Americans with a thyroid disorder, but more than half remain undiagnosed.