Meghan Garcia

Meghan lives in Phoenix, Arizona, where she is a mother and a Certified Forensic Peer Support Specialist. She is the devoted mom of two boys — Jacob (17) and Imperial (7), a pediatric DRESS Syndrome survivor.

 

In 2024, Imperial developed DRESS after taking sulfasalazine, and Meghan now cares for him full time, guiding his ongoing recovery and medical care. As part of the DRESS Patient Panel, Meghan shares her family’s experience to help raise awareness and improve understanding of this complex condition.

 

Passionate about community support, she reminds parents and patients that their voices matter — that awareness and education, especially among prescribing doctors, can save lives. Meghan also advocates for broader recognition of how DRESS can present across different skin tones, ensuring that all patients are accurately diagnosed and represented in medical education.

 

In her spare time, Meghan enjoys entertaining for family, gardening, and arts and crafts. She hopes her story helps other families feel seen, heard, and empowered to speak up.