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
The Value of Health Advocates Collaborating With Nonprofits and BusinessesI am a health advocate, and I strongly believe in the power of collaboration to drive positive change in the healthcare industry...reactions4comments
Connexion 2024 Highlights and ReplaysOn June 26, 2024, hundreds of Health Leaders, advocates, speakers, and award nominees gathered together for the 8th annual Connexion conference. It...reactionscomments
To Help Us Better Understand Our Community, Tell Us About Yourself!As one of Health Union's 40+ communities, the Social Health Network welcomes patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals from all condition areas with...reactionscomments
2024 Social Health Awards WinnersThe Social Health Awards honor and recognize the efforts of patients and caregivers within their communities and at the industry level. Our...reactions4comments
Building Bridges to Better CareThe traditional doctor-patient dynamic, where the doctor pronounces and the patient obeys, is fading into the past. As it should! Today, a...reactions2comments
Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer at 32: My StoryAfter months of struggling with symptoms that I had no idea were common for colorectal cancer, on June 7th, 2012 I heard...reactions4comments
How to Avoid Advocacy FatigueIn today's fast-paced healthcare system, people living with chronic illnesses and their loved ones often find themselves navigating a complex maze of...reactions5comments
How To Create an Advocacy Poster for a Conference (and Other Conference Tips!)Many patient advocates may have had the pleasure of observing, and in some cases showcasing, an abstract or poster at a conference...reactions8comments
Starting Your Own Health PodcastAre you passionate about health advocacy, itching to share your thoughts and ideas with others? If so, starting a health podcast might...reactions5comments
Meet Our 2024 Social Health Award Finalists!We’re excited to announce our 2024 Social Health Awards finalists! It's been an incredible experience for our judges (and team) to get...reactions6comments
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
Am I Doing Enough as an Online Health Advocate?I have been sharing online content about eczema since 2012 on Instagram and later Youtube since 2017. Ever since I've begun my...reactions2comments
Where We As Advocates Can Direct People for HelpAs advocates, we often find ourselves in the role of putting out little fires everywhere. People come to us first for help...reactions1comment
How Learning About Health Literacy Changed the Way I Advocate for Myself and OthersFor most of my life, navigating the healthcare system felt like I was lost in a foreign country. Medical terms flew over...reactions2comments
Spending Time Building Relationships With My Congressional MembersThere is so much I am still learning about being an advocate even though I have been one for ten plus years...reactions3comments
The Power of a Growth Mindset in Your Health Leadership JourneyThe concept of a growth mindset has gained traction in recent years. Coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, a “growth mindset” refers to...reactions2comments
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
Lessons Learned From Starting an Awareness Brand & Finding Your Unique Voice in AdvocacyMy health journey began like any other - I was a healthy, active, young adult with big dreams and ambitions for my...reactionscomments
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
