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 be the perfect platform for you! Podcasting has...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 to know our Health Leaders better through their...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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 behind your back. It’s confusing, often frustrating, but...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Getting Comfortable Speaking About End of Life Care and DeathEditor's note: Read Ellen's first article titled "It Isn't Over Until It's Over: Deciding to Stop Chemotherapy" here. An early memory: At three years old, nine of our family members...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 online health advocacy journey, I have often wondered...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 because they feel a sense of trust and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 my head. All of the discharge instructions seemed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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. My first trip to D.C. to meet with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 the belief that a person’s abilities and intelligence...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 a platform to share my voice. As you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Expect From Connexion 2024The Social Health Network is super excited to announce our 8th Connexion! Connexion is a unique conference that focuses on advancing advocacy efforts and bringing together hundreds of Health Leaders...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 future. That all changed when I started experiencing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 physiotherapy. On paper I should have been sorted...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Kind of Social Health Network Advocate Are You?In this day and age, there are so many mediums available for advocacy. Exploring the best options for advocacy is a very personal process. The best kind of advocacy is...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Navigating Stress, Anxiety, and Depression as Patient AdvocatesAs patient advocates, we dedicate ourselves to supporting others through their healthcare journeys. However, amidst our commitment to others, it's crucial not to neglect our own mental health. Stress, anxiety...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Everything You Need to Know About the Social Health AwardsThe Social Health Awards were created to embody the mission of the Social Health Network: to empower Patient Leaders. Previously known as the WEGO Health Awards, this program has proven...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How My Struggle With Chronic Illness Unexpectedly Turned Into AdvocacyNever in my wildest dreams did I picture myself as a chronic illness advocate. Seriously, if you had told me as a kid that one day I'd be fighting for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Choosing The Best Means for Advocacy on Social PlatformsThe hat for advocacy involves various components. Your advocacy can consist of many of possibilities: I’m going to delve in further with the latter as there have been many eyes...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Empowering Parents To Raise Healthy AdvocatesParenting is a challenging responsibility, especially when it comes to raising children who are passionate about their health and the well-being of others. As a mom of twins who watch...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Running an Online Support Group for Those Living With Chronic IllnessLiving with a chronic illness can be a challenging and isolating experience. The physical and emotional toll it takes on individuals often requires a level of understanding and support that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments