When There’s More Than Meets the Eye: Coping With an Invisible IllnessIt can feel like a blessing and a curse at the same time. Being diagnosed with a chronic illness for which there...reactions1comment
Connexion 2024 Forums Round-UpConnexion 2024 offered countless takeaways and learnings that can help propel you forward on your journey into health leadership. Here at the...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis Story: Randalynn VaselEditor's note: This article was written by Randalynn Vasel and originally appeared on our partner site AdvancedOvarianCancer.net. January 19, 2017...it was the...reactionscomments
Needing a Break From AdvocacyIt has been ten years since I first started my psoriasis advocacy. I am always eager to be involved in anything that...reactions10comments
Menopause and Chronic Illness: A Journey to Finding ReliefAs a woman who has lived with chronic illness for many years, I thought I had a good handle on managing my...reactions1comment
End of Life Care and Wrapping Up Unfinished BusinessI now find myself in Hospice Teams diligently assessing each organ system during their weekly visits. Particularly, the scientific data remains of...reactions2comments
The Evolution of Health Advocacy and Health ActivismOver the past decade, the landscape of health advocacy has undergone a remarkable transformation. From the way we perceive healthcare to the...reactionscomments
The Secret to Building Your Advocacy Social Media BrandI started trying to find my voice after chronic illness turned my life upside down. I had no clue what I was...reactions1comment
Treatment for Colorectal CancerColorectal cancer (CRC) treatment depends on the stage of the cancer and where it is located in the body. There are several...reactionscomments
Managing Side Effects and Pain Related to Metastatic Colorectal CancerMetastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), or end-stage colorectal cancer, can cause many symptoms that affect your daily life. Side effects from treatment can...reactionscomments
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
Advocacy: My WhyEditor's Note: This article was written by Julie Salazar and originally appeared on our partner site AdvancedOvarianCancer.net. From a young age, my...reactionscomments
Tips for Your First Conference: Based on My First ExperienceAs a Social Health Network and patient advocate, it is entirely possible that you will have the opportunity to attend a conference...reactions5comments
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
