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
Ethical Dilemmas in Chronic Illness AdvocacyIn my journey as a chronic illness advocate, I frequently encounter ethical dilemmas. These challenges, though complex, are so important to my...reactionscomments
Blessed the Broken HeartTake a look, a good one & I promise you’ll find yourself interested our journey. Similar to several others I was medically...reactions6comments
3 Practical Ways for Health Advocates to Safeguard Peace and Mental Health OnlineLiving with a chronic or terminal illness, or navigating a health journey, can be a formidable and isolating experience. Many people today...reactions13comments
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
Harnessing Social Media for Patient LeadershipIn today's digital age, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for patient leaders. It helps to advocate, educate, and connect...reactions1comment
The Importance of Prioritizing Conferences as a Health AdvocateAs an advocate, author, and speaker, I can attest to the profound impact of conferences on my caregiver journey and how visiting...reactionscomments
Remembering Ellen ReedWe are extremely saddened to say that on August 9, 2024, Ellen Reed passed away. Ellen was a valued member of both...reactions1comment
Advocating for Psoriasis Awareness in Washington, D.C.I have been a psoriasis advocate for over ten years now. It started when I joined the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF). One...reactionscomments
Forgiving My Limitations as an Online Health AdvocateThis blog is inspired by a forum question by fellow SHN writer, Raquel Dozier, on the topic of forgiveness and forgiving ourselves...reactions8comments
Through the PainWhen I was 27 years old, I was diagnosed with A.S. I had problems since high school but A.S. was hard to...reactions9comments
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
Connexion 2024 Forums Round-UpConnexion 2024 offered countless takeaways and learnings that can help propel you forward on your journey into health leadership. Here at the...reactionscomments
Needing a Break From AdvocacyIt has been ten years since I first started my psoriasis advocacy. I am always eager to be involved in anything that...reactions10comments
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
The Evolution of Health Advocacy and Health ActivismOver the past decade, the landscape of health advocacy has undergone a remarkable transformation. From the way we perceive healthcare to the...reactionscomments
The Secret to Building Your Advocacy Social Media BrandI started trying to find my voice after chronic illness turned my life upside down. I had no clue what I was...reactions1comment
Getting Used for Clickbait: My Biggest Advocacy Interview MistakeI used to think that all advocacy was good advocacy. I would jump on any opportunity that came my way to collaborate with an organization, providing I had...reactions10comments
Tips for Your First Conference: Based on My First ExperienceAs a Social Health Network and patient advocate, it is entirely possible that you will have the opportunity to attend a conference...reactions5comments
Blindness to Brilliance: Journey of Resilience and AdvocacyGrowing up in Alabama as the youngest in my family, I discovered a passion for hands-on projects that benefit my community, driven...reactions4comments
