advocacy

Patient advocacy doesn’t have to be a one-size-fits-all approach. Art is an underrated form of patient advocacy that can be beneficial, not...

Patient advocacy can take many forms. Some examples are writing your senators in favor of research funding, leading a support group, or...

As a Social Health Network and patient advocate, it is entirely possible that you will have the opportunity to attend a conference...

Living with a chronic illness comes along with a few facts of life - the first is that our experience of our...

As a health advocate, your journey and experiences can hold tremendous value for not only yourself, but also for the broader community...

Starting anything new can be daunting. One of the most frequent questions I receive from those wanting to break into the patient...

The journey to begin advocacy can feel overwhelming. Many questions arise. How do I start? What do I say? Does anyone want...

In the realm of patient advocacy, passion and dedication are often the driving forces behind the invaluable support provided to individuals navigating...

So much of how we advocate involves storytelling and creating content that leaves a lasting impression. It can be overwhelming to know...

In today's fast-paced healthcare system, people living with chronic illnesses and their loved ones often find themselves navigating a complex maze of...

On June 26, 2024, hundreds of Health Leaders, advocates, speakers, and award nominees gathered together for the 8th annual Connexion conference. It...

We’re excited to announce our 2023 Social Health Awards finalists! It's been an incredible experience for our judges (and our team) to...

We are extremely saddened to say that on August 9, 2024, Ellen Reed passed away. Ellen was a valued member of both...

Editor's note: This article was written by Patient Leader Lisa Marie Basile, who writes and moderates on AxialSpondyloarthritis.net. You can read more...

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

The Social Health Awards honor and recognize the efforts of patients and caregivers within their communities and at the industry level. Our...

If you’ve ever shared your health journey online, spoken up in a support group, or helped someone else feel less alone in...

For well over a decade, Elle Cole has been a distinguished Patient Leader within the sickle cell disease and type 1 diabetes...

While she was first focused on patient leadership within the multiple sclerosis (MS) community, Kathy Reagan-Young realized she wanted to elevate her...

Social health communities positively impact life with illness. Connecting with others and sharing stories is powerful. You share triumphs and challenges. It...