Navigating Professional Relationships as a Patient Leader: An Interview With Kathy Reagan YoungWhile she was first focused on patient leadership within the multiple sclerosis (MS) community, Kathy Reagan-Young realized she wanted to elevate her footprint as a Patient Leader and help others... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Let’s Talk Medical Gaslighting: A Panel DiscussionIn this replay session, we aim to not only learn about medical gaslighting but also identify examples in our own lives when we have been gaslighted. We hear from Patient... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Replay: Connexion Opening Session With Health Union's Executive TeamHealth Union hosted their 7th annual Connexion conference for Health Leaders on July 25th and 26th, 2023. Health Leaders from around the world joined virtually and connected, engaged, and learned... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Biggest Misunderstandings About Health AdvocacyChoosing to become an advocate means sharing a health journey. To educate others, advocates share personal details about their health. They become vulnerable to help others on similar journeys. Unfortunately... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Impact of Social Health and Community on Living With IllnessSocial health communities positively impact life with illness. Connecting with others and sharing stories is powerful. You share triumphs and challenges. It changes how you feel about your condition. We... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: How Chronic Pain Affects Patient LeadersGenerally, pain that lasts longer than 3 to 6 months is considered chronic pain. It is pain that stretches beyond the expected timeline for typical healing. Chronic pain is common... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Creating and Managing Your Personal Brand: An Interview With Elle ColeFor well over a decade, Elle Cole has been a distinguished Patient Leader within the sickle cell disease and type 1 diabetes spaces. Through authoring books, blog posts, podcast episodes... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Social Health Awards: The Mutual Value and Impact for Patients and IndustryThe Social Health Awards is the only awards program judged by patients and industry alike that recognizes health leaders for their hard work and dedication to drive meaningful connections and... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
REPLAY: How To Use TikTok to Further Your AdvocacyTikTok allows its users to create short videos that are captivating, creative, and authentic. With over 14 million daily users, it has become a rapidly growing space for Patient Leaders... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Expert Perspectives: A Conversation on the Role of Responsible Patient LeadershipHealth Union recently partnered with researchers at the University of Colorado to look at the unique role Patient Leaders play in sharing health-related information with their social media followers. The... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Replay: Unlocking Health Leader OpportunitiesJulie Croner, VP of Community Development, shares exciting new ways for Health Leaders to interact with their community and get paid for their advocacy efforts. Getting involved in those opportunities... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Watch Now: How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat BurnoutAs a patient leader, it’s easy to get burned out. And burnout, unidentified and untreated, can become something more severe, like depression. So how do we identify burnout? What can... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Our Health Leaders' Proudest Moments From 2022The end of the year is often a time for reflection. Many moments make up those 365 days. We asked Patient Leaders to think about the last year. On the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Patient Leadership Council: 2023 GoalsEach year, we have our Social Health Award winners join a small group of carefully selected Health Leaders to give feedback on Health Union projects, called the Patient Leadership Council... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Meet Some of Our 2022 Content Creators!In 2022, the Social Health Network partnered with several incredible patient leaders to create impactful social media campaigns. As part of this partnership, we want to highlight these amazing individuals'... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
REPLAY: Caregiver PanelIn honor of National Family Caregivers Month in November, the Social Health Network hosted a panel to hear from community members Richard Faust, Auldyn Matthews, and Frances McInerney about their... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments