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Embarking on a patient advocacy journey is a meaningful and impactful endeavor. However, there are moments when uncertainty creeps in, and you find yourself unsure about the next steps. Here...

In my journey as a chronic illness advocate, I frequently encounter ethical dilemmas. These challenges, though complex, are so important to my role. Navigating these ethical issues often requires sensitivity...

This month, we are thrilled to be offering a signed book giveaway, featuring one of the Social Health Network's very own Health Leaders! Three lucky winners will receive a signed...

Living with a chronic or terminal illness, or navigating a health journey, can be a formidable and isolating experience. Many people today turn to social media and online platforms to...

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...

We at the Social Health Network know that nothing is more important than your story. Many of you have shared with us that you'd like to share your story to...

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...

I now find myself in Hospice Teams diligently assessing each organ system during their weekly visits. Particularly, the scientific data remains of interest. Is there an advance of the disease?...

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...

I 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 the spoons for it. I figured the more organizations...