advocacy

Today, I want to talk about something that has been weighing on my mind lately—a feeling that many of us, especially those of us advocating for chronic illness, know all...

Advocating for patients is a noble cause that comes with its unique challenges and rewards. Patient leaders often start their journey with great enthusiasm and dedication, aiming to make a...

In today's digital age, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for patient leaders. It helps to advocate, educate, and connect with communities globally. Through platforms like Facebook, Instagram...

As an advocate, author, and speaker, I can attest to the profound impact of conferences on my caregiver journey and how visiting conferences helped me develop into a more focused...

We are extremely saddened to say that on August 9, 2024, Ellen Reed passed away. Ellen was a valued member of both the AdvanceOvarianCancer.net community and the SocialHealthNetwork.com community, and...

I have been a psoriasis advocate for over ten years now. It started when I joined the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF). One of the things that the National Psoriasis Foundation...

This blog is inspired by a forum question by fellow SHN writer, Raquel Dozier, on the topic of forgiveness and forgiving ourselves as advocates. It got me thinking about the...

It can feel like a blessing and a curse at the same time. Being diagnosed with a chronic illness for which there is no cure, that’s invisible. You have the...

Connexion 2024 offered countless takeaways and learnings that can help propel you forward on your journey into health leadership. Here at the Social Health Network, we want to set you...

It has been ten years since I first started my psoriasis advocacy. I am always eager to be involved in anything that will help educate people about psoriasis. Whether it...

As a woman who has lived with chronic illness for many years, I thought I had a good handle on managing my symptoms. However, when menopause arrived, I found myself...

Over the past decade, the landscape of health advocacy has undergone a remarkable transformation. From the way we perceive healthcare to the tools we use for activism (because, let’s face...

I started trying to find my voice after chronic illness turned my life upside down. I had no clue what I was doing, felt like an imposter, and could barely...

As a Social Health Network and patient advocate, it is entirely possible that you will have the opportunity to attend a conference event at one point or another. As an...

I am a health advocate, and I strongly believe in the power of collaboration to drive positive change in the healthcare industry. Collaborating with nonprofit organizations, other advocates, and businesses...

As a healthcare professional, speaking at a conference is a great way to share your knowledge, establish yourself as an expert, and network with peers. But if you're new to...

On June 26, 2024, hundreds of Health Leaders, advocates, speakers, and award nominees gathered together for the 8th annual Connexion conference. It was inspiring to see so many faces from...

As one of Health Union's 40+ communities, the Social Health Network welcomes patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals from all condition areas with the goal of bringing empathy, support, and humanity...