It Isn't Over Until It's Over: Deciding to Stop ChemotherapyBefore all else, this article begins with a sincere statement of gratitude. To my delight, Social Health Network is again giving me...reactionscomments
Social Health Awards: The Mutual Value and Impact for Patients and IndustryThe Social Health Awards is the only awards program judged by patients and industry alike that recognizes health leaders for their hard...reactions1comment
Living With Fibromyalgia and Axial Spondyloarthritis: My StoryAfter many years of trial and error with doctors, my axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) was under control with a prescription of biologics and...reactionscomments
Laughter as Medicine: Using Humor in Health AdvocacyChronic 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...reactions1comment
Menopause and Chronic Illness: A Journey to Finding ReliefAs a woman who has lived with chronic illness for many years, I thought I had a good handle on managing my...reactions1comment
Announcing the 2025 Social Health Award Winners!The Social Health Awards celebrate the incredible work of patients and caregivers sharing their journeys online. This year's winners are inspirational, and...reactionscomments
How to Partner With Your Doctor for Better CareDo you have a great relationship with your primary or speciality doctor? When I ask people I know this question, they often...reactions5comments
Trials of Search Engines and AdvocacyBecoming a vocal advocate helps shift the openness of discussing your cause, there are plenty of pros in doing so. We want...reactionscomments
How Patient Leader Certification Boosts Your CredibilityThere’s a shift happening in healthcare—and patient leaders are at the center of it. More than ever, organizations are realizing that lived...reactionscomments
Advocacy Isn’t a Competition: The Power of Quality Over QuantityIn the world of chronic illness advocacy, it’s easy to feel the pressure to keep up with others who seem to post...reactionscomments
Community Views: Most Rewarding Advocacy ExperienceBeing a health advocate is such a powerful experience for a variety of reasons. To learn more about the ways this role...reactionscomments
When There’s More Than Meets the Eye: Coping With an Invisible IllnessIt can feel like a blessing and a curse at the same time. Being diagnosed with a chronic illness for which there...reactions1comment
My Journey into Chronic Illness Advocacy and Tips for New AdvocatesNever in my wildest dreams did I picture myself as a chronic illness advocate. Seriously, if you had told me as a...reactions1comment
Compliance is Not a Choice: What Every Health Leader Must Know About RegulationsYou've built a thriving online community. You share your health journey, your clinical expertise, and your insights with an audience that trusts...reactions6comments
10 Ways to Successfully Navigate Your Patient Advocacy JourneyEmbarking on a patient advocacy journey is a meaningful and impactful endeavor. However, there are moments when uncertainty creeps in, and you...reactions3comments
How I Became a Patient AdvocateTwenty years ago, when I was first diagnosed with a lifelong illness, I would never have imagined what that diagnose would mean...reactions2comments
Dealing With Imposter Syndrome as a Chronic Illness AdvocateToday, I want to talk about something that has been weighing on my mind lately—a feeling that many of us, especially those...reactions9comments
Ten Challenges of Advocating for Chronic Illness on Social MediaAdvocating for chronic illness on social media is no walk in the park. We face a myriad of challenges, from trolls peddling...reactions4comments
How I Carved Out My Niche in the World of Chronic Illness AdvocacyNavigating the world of chronic illness is kind of like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube, blindfolded, and with one hand tied...reactions10comments
REPLAY: How To Use TikTok to Further Your AdvocacyTikTok allows its users to create short videos that are captivating, creative, and authentic. With over 14 million daily users, it has...reactions4comments
