Mildred Velez...Mildred was a member of our Patient Leadership Council in 2023 and submitted content for us throughout the year. Mildred Velez is the Founder and Executive Director of the Fibromyalgia...
Ella Balasa...Ella was a member of our Patient Leadership Council in 2023 and submitted content for us throughout the year. Having a background in biology, Ella has experienced both sides of...
Kristal Kent...Kristal Kent is a disabled Army Veteran living with Fibromyalgia and served with the 256th Combat Support Hospital (256th CSH). Kristal worked with the Personnel (HR) department, then after September...
Fibromyalgia & Mental Health: This Didn’t Happen Overnight!...If you are a person living with fibromyalgia, it is very likely that you are also affected by mental health. Due to stigmas and false perceptions about fibromyalgia, some people...reactions2comments
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Expanding Presence, Gaining Visibility, and Advocating For Myself...Many of us in chronic disease communities are well connected on social media and often share our personal experiences with our health and bring awareness to our conditions and obstacles...reactions2comments
When You Can't Be Physically There to Advocate...I came into the Patient Leadership Council as a contributing author and moderator for BladderCancer.net. I was honored to be my Mom's primary caregiver throughout her bladder cancer battle. The...reactions4comments
An Interview With Kelly Cervantes, Author of Normal Broken: The Grief Companion......Kelly Cervantes is an award-winning writer, speaker, and advocate. We had the privilege of interviewing her in light of her upcoming book: Normal Broken: The Grief Companion for When it’s...reactions1comment
Meeting a New Doctor, Again? 3 Simple Steps to Prepare...When you’re a seasoned patient, it can feel like a drag to meet a new doctor for the umpteenth time. But for any number of reasons, we patients often find...reactionscomments
Welcome to SocialHealthNetwork.com Stories!...At SocialHealthNetwork.com, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Health advocacy and patient leadership can be a challenge, but the more we share and support one...reactions4comments
Advice for Getting Started in Advocacy...The journey to begin advocacy can feel overwhelming. Many questions arise. How do I start? What do I say? Does anyone want to hear from me? We recently asked Social...reactionscomments
What Does Advocacy Burnout Look Like for You?...Burnout can be defined as a state of prolonged physical or mental stress. Its symptoms can include exhaustion, depression, anxiety, lack of joy doing activities that you previously enjoyed, and...reactions2comments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who bring you engaging, accurate information about living with...
5 Reasons to Consider the Health Union Patient Leader Certification Program...In the realm of healthcare advocacy and patient empowerment, the role of Patient Leaders has gained significant importance. Patient Leaders play a crucial role in advocating for the needs and...reactions8comments
Community Views: Most Rewarding Advocacy Experience...Being a health advocate is such a powerful experience for a variety of reasons. To learn more about the ways this role has changed the lives of our Health Leaders...reactionscomments
A How-To Guide for Self-Advocacy: Why Patient Advocacy is Important...After the initial shock of a chronic or terminal illness diagnosis, questions arise. What does this mean? How do I manage the symptoms? Can I afford my treatments and appointments?...reactions2comments
Connexion Replay: A Look At Health Leadership...Health Leaders wear many hats. Some lead support groups, some advocate for their loved ones at the doctor's office, some work with legislatures to expand healthcare coverage, and more. In...reactionscomments
FeaturedActive yesterdayHave you started or completed our free Patient Leader Certification Program?...Have you taken or started our Patient Leader Certification program? If so, share with us... What did you enjoy most about the program? Would you encourage others to complete the...reactions109repliesAdvocacyCertification
Patient Leader & Caregiver Accomplishments ...Whether big or small, share something you are most proud of that you have accomplished as a Patient Leader or caregiver....reactions15repliesCommunityHealth LeadershipAdvocacy
