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...reactions4comments
How to Become a Patient Advocate: Tips for Taking the PlungeStarting anything new can be daunting. One of the most frequent questions I receive from those wanting to break into the patient...reactions4comments
Getting Started on SocialHealthNetwork.comAre you looking to grow your health leadership skills? Perhaps you want an online space where you can share your health journey...reactions1comment
Why I Became an MS AdvocateThe day my doctor told me I had multiple sclerosis, I felt like my life had been ripped apart. I was a...reactions1comment
My Reason for Advocating (and Journaling Prompts To Find Yours)Many of us are Social Health Network advocates here. We advocate for people that suffer from illnesses that we may or may...reactionscomments
APPLY NOW! HealtheVoices 2024 Conference for AdvocatesHealtheVoices, Johnson & Johnson’s one-of-a-kind leadership program for online health advocates, is now accepting attendee and speaker applications for its annual conference...reactions1comment
What Health Leaders Are Saying: Benefits of the Patient Leader CertificationHealth Union's Patient Leader Certification is the first of its kind. This program helps sharpen and improve health advocacy skills. Divided into...reactions4comments
Using Airport Assistance When TravelingWhen I was first diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, I could never imagine the journey my condition would open for me...reactions1comment
Why Patients, Caregivers, Advocates, and Health Leaders Share Our Health JourneysThere are many reasons why patients, caregivers, and advocates share our health journeys. My non-exhaustive list is below.Despite all of these important...reactionscomments
Replay: Minding Your Mental Health as a Content CreatorWatch the video below and join us as we discuss caring for your mental well-being in the digital age, tailored specifically for...reactionscomments
How I Made Patient Advocacy and Health Leadership My CareerI decided to turn down my first big girl job a year after college. I have cystic fibrosis (CF), and my life...reactions11comments
U.S. Service Dog Law BasicsHave you ever considered getting a service dog to help with your medical condition? Service dogs are dogs that are trained to...reactions2comments
Navigating DM Requests for Money: 3 Thoughtful Responses for AdvocatesIn the digital age, having a following often comes hand in hand with unexpected direct messages asking for financial help. It’s a...reactions8comments
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: When It’s Time To Find a New ProviderYou can start to sense when the relationship has run its course. Maybe clinic appointments are feeling rushed. Maybe you don’t feel...reactions1comment
Out of Necessity: Creating Lupus in Color to Help OthersLiving with lupus feels like navigating a complicated maze full of unexpected twists and turns. Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, can impact...reactions2comments
How Patient-Centered Care and Patient Advocacy Go Hand-in-HandIn the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the concepts of patient-centered care and patient leadership have become increasingly vital in shaping the quality...reactions1comment
The Art of Getting Paid for Patient Advocacy WorkIn the realm of patient advocacy, passion and dedication are often the driving forces behind the invaluable support provided to individuals navigating...reactions2comments
Art as Patient Advocacy: Healing, Expression & Community ConnectionPatient advocacy doesn’t have to be a one-size-fits-all approach. Art is an underrated form of patient advocacy that can be beneficial, not...reactionscomments
How I Got a Governor's Proclamation for Disease AwarenessOne of the things I wish that was available when I started my advocacy is that there would exist a handbook that...reactionscomments
Getting to Know Our Social Health Network MembersThe new Social Health Network (SHN) provides space to connect with other Patient Leaders. In August, we posted several prompts to the...reactionscomments