advocacy

This is set to be our most empowering awards season yet, and we need your unique insight to help us celebrate truly...

Parenting is a challenging responsibility, especially when it comes to raising children who are passionate about their health and the well-being of...

I have marched for communities. I have shown up for racial justice. I have fought for children with special needs who did...

“You in the back--stop singing!” The kindly words of the Mother Superior/Principal of St. Brendan’s rang out loud and clear. She said...

In the world of healthcare advocacy, passion is the primary fuel. Patient Leaders turn their personal battles with chronic illness into public...

I didn’t enter the healthcare world with a degree, a title, or a plan to become an advocate. I entered it as...

Before all else, this article begins with a sincere statement of gratitude. To my delight, Social Health Network is again giving me...

The Social Health Awards is the only awards program judged by patients and industry alike that recognizes health leaders for their hard...

After many years of trial and error with doctors, my axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) was under control with a prescription of biologics and...

Chronic illness is no laughing matter, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some laughs when we advocate about it. Our bodies are always...

As a woman who has lived with chronic illness for many years, I thought I had a good handle on managing my...

Do you have a great relationship with your primary or speciality doctor? When I ask people I know this question, they often...

The Social Health Awards celebrate the incredible work of patients and caregivers sharing their journeys online. This year's winners are inspirational, and...

Becoming a vocal advocate helps shift the openness of discussing your cause, there are plenty of pros in doing so. We want...

There’s a shift happening in healthcare—and patient leaders are at the center of it. More than ever, organizations are realizing that lived...

In the world of chronic illness advocacy, it’s easy to feel the pressure to keep up with others who seem to post...

Being a health advocate is such a powerful experience for a variety of reasons. To learn more about the ways this role...

It can feel like a blessing and a curse at the same time. Being diagnosed with a chronic illness for which there...

Never in my wildest dreams did I picture myself as a chronic illness advocate. Seriously, if you had told me as a...

You've built a thriving online community. You share your health journey, your clinical expertise, and your insights with an audience that trusts...