Expanding Presence, Gaining Visibility, and Advocating For MyselfMany of us in chronic disease communities are well connected on social media and often share our personal experiences with our health...reactions5comments
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
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
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
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
Advocating for Your Rights in the WorkplaceOftentimes it is scary to let your employer know that you have a chronic illness. It can be a time where you...reactions2comments
Living With Long COVID: An Interview With Lynn Julian CrisciMany of the Patient Leaders and health advocates that we work with at SocialHealthNetwork.com have been affected by Long COVID in one...reactions1comment
5 Reasons to Consider the Health Union Patient Leader Certification ProgramIn the realm of healthcare advocacy and patient empowerment, the role of Patient Leaders has gained significant importance. Patient Leaders play a...reactions11comments
Getting Involved in Health Policy AdvocacyGetting to know your local senators and representatives and getting involved in health policy advocacy is a great way to make a...reactionscomments
Social Health Network Spotlight: Andrea M. JensenWe recently had the pleasure of speaking with Andrea M. Jensen, CHES, AE-C. Andrea is a Nationally Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)...reactions1comment
Inspiring Patient Leader Kim Nash on Our PL Certification and How Advocacy Changed Her LifeSince we launched the Patient Leader Certification in 2023, we've had hundreds of Patient Leaders expand their knowledge base with the program...reactionscomments
Coming Face-to-Face With Those You've HelpedI have thought this many times over the last 14 years while advocating...Then, every once in a while, I’m shown again why...reactions4comments
Predicting Advocacy Trends for 2025The Social Health Network recently gathered for its final Patient Leadership Council (PLC) meeting of 2024. In this meeting, Health Leaders spanning...reactions2comments
The Benefits of a Smaller Social Media FollowingAs an online health advocate for eczema warriors, it has often felt overwhelming for me to navigate the many online social media...reactions3comments
Filtering Personalities and Patient AdvocacyAddressing your advocacy comes with huge responsibilities, especially for those who bring their vocal experiences to a larger public audience. We establish...reactions1comment
Are You Advocating For the Right Reasons?When I first started my psoriasis advocacy, I was on fire to help make any changes that I could. Over 10 years...reactions3comments
Ethics Of Making Money From My Health AdvocacySometimes as an online health advocate I question if it is ethical for me to make money off my online health advocacy...reactions10comments
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
