How I Became a Patient Advocate...Twenty years ago, when I was first diagnosed with a lifelong illness, I would never have imagined what that diagnose would mean and how it would change my life. All...reactions2comments
Knowing Your Worth: Tips for Being Compensated for your Patient Advocacy...When you’ve lived with a chronic illness for years, it’s safe to say you become an expert on your condition and have earned the title of “professional patient”. If you...reactions4comments
FeaturedWhat type of advocacy are you currently involved in or hoping to be?...Our community would love to learn & hear more about your advocacy efforts. Join in on the conversation! What type of advocacy are you currently involved in or hoping to...reactions27repliesCommunityAdvocacy
Advocating Like a Journalist: Tips for Sharing Newsworthy Content...So much of how we advocate involves storytelling and creating content that leaves a lasting impression. It can be overwhelming to know what topics to focus on, what information will...reactions2comments
Legislative/Healthcare Policy Advocacy...Are you involved in health policy advocacy or looking to get started? Join in on the conversation & share your experiences! - How did you get started? - What tips/advice...reactions17repliesLegislative AdvocacyAdvocacyTips & Advice
Getting Involved in Health Policy Advocacy...Getting to know your local senators and representatives and getting involved in health policy advocacy is a great way to make a positive impact on your community and the healthcare...reactionscomments
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to cope, SocialHealthNetwork.com brings you frequent articles, points of view and advice from leading health...
The Cycle of Patient and Health Advocacy...At the Social Health Network, our job is to help support you as you grow from a patient or caregiver to a powerhouse in the community. By giving you the...reactionscomments
What to Know About Health Leader Compensation...Time and time again, we hear the question, “How much should I charge for my patient advocacy expertise?” It’s an ongoing and worthy debate for patient advocates in the health...reactions14comments
Racquel Dozier...Racquel H. Dozier was diagnosed officially with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in 2004, but the onset of the disease started in 2002 when she was given a firm diagnosis of Rheumatoid...
Tatiana Corbitt...Tatiana was a member of our Patient Leadership Council in 2023 and submitted content for us throughout the year. Tatiana Maria Corbitt is a 24-year old first-generation university graduate born...
Isela Devora...Isela was a member of our Patient Leadership Council in 2023 and submitted content for us throughout the year. Isela is an HS warrior born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona...
Charles Anthony Ulloa...Charles was a member of our Patient Leadership Council in 2023 and submitted content for us throughout the year. Charles Anthony Ulloa is a Community Health Leader, Moderator, and Author...
Diana Castaldini...Diana was a member of our Patient Leadership Council in 2023 and submitted content for us throughout the year. Diana Castaldini is a writer and passionate patient advocate living with...
Jackie English...Jackie was a member of our Patient Leadership Council in 2023 and submitted content for us throughout the year. I am 50 years old, live in Illinois, am married to...
Elle Cole...Elle was a member of our Patient Leadership Council in 2023 and submitted content for us throughout the year. Elle Cole is a certified sickle cell medical advocate. She empowers...
Vickie Wilkerson...Vickie was a member of our Patient Leadership Council in 2023 and submitted content for us throughout the year. Vickie Wilkerson was 33 years old when psoriasis presented itself. Now...
Erica Carrasco...Erica was a member of our Patient Leadership Council in 2023 and submitted content for us throughout the year. Erica Carrasco, aka Achy Smile, lives with hemiplegic migraine, a subtype...
Aaron Blocker...Aaron was a member of our Patient Leadership Council in 2023 and submitted content for us throughout the year. Aaron Blocker’s advocacy work originally began after receiving his Crohn’s disease...
Natalie Hayden...Natalie was a member of our Patient Leadership Council in 2023 and submitted content for us throughout the year. Natalie (Sparacio) Hayden, is a former TV news anchor with Crohn's...
