APPLY NOW! HealtheVoices 2024 Conference for Advocates...HealtheVoices, 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
Why Patients, Caregivers, Advocates, and Health Leaders Share Our Health Journeys...There 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: How to Advocate for a Terminal Condition Panel...We were joined by panelists Olivia Salvo, Sarita Edwards, and Abigail Johnston as they discussed the differences, challenges, and opportunities they encountered...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...reactions2comments
Watch Now: How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Burnout...As a patient leader, it’s easy to get burned out. And burnout, unidentified and untreated, can become something more severe, like depression...reactionscomments
Please Stand By, I Am Having Technical Difficulties.......Living my life with fibromyalgia and brain fog… Chronic fatigue and chronic pain is a constant companion of mine but rarely do...reactions8comments
Living With Chronic Illness as a Black Woman: A Personal Story...I have been living with chronic illnesses for over 20 years. I was diagnosed with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the...reactions6comments
Navigating DM Requests for Money: 3 Thoughtful Responses for Advocates...In the digital age, having a following often comes hand in hand with unexpected direct messages asking for financial help. It’s a...reactions8comments
Heal Yourself...I was raised by a Nurse in the medical model and went on to become a nurse myself. I believed that when...reactions3comments
Healthcare Collaborator...Over the years, the healthcare industry at large has recognized the importance of partnering with Health Leaders. In an industry riddled with...
Legislative Advocacy...Legislative advocacy is a powerful tool that allows people to influence how laws and policies in our country are created and implemented...
Digital Creator...There are many ways to join the Social Health Network (SHN) and get involved in health leadership and advocacy. A Health Leader...
Community Awareness and Education...Health Leaders play a critical role in supporting and empowering people living with medical conditions. Their dedication and passion can greatly impact...
About Us...At SocialHealthNetwork.com, we empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals by providing a broad-reaching platform with the goal of bringing empathy, support, and...
Kristal Kent...Kristal Kent is a disabled Army Veteran living with Fibromyalgia and served with the 256th Combat Support Hospital (256th CSH). Kristal worked...
Racquel Dozier...Racquel H. Dozier was diagnosed officially with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in 2004, but the onset of the disease started in 2002 when...
Replay: Connexion Patient Leader Certification Launch...The Health Union Patient Leader Certification Program offers a comprehensive toolkit for Patient Leaders seeking to elevate their impact in the healthcare...reactionscomments
Expanding Your Value as a Patient Key Opinion Leader...As a Patient Leader, you've answered the call to help other patients and caregivers in your community. Day in and day out...reactions2comments
Preventing Health Leader Advocacy Burnout...Becoming a Health Leader is a noble role that many passionate patients and caregivers take on to support those facing health challenges...
Why Sharing Your Caregiver Story is Important...At first I was super nervous to even talk about my caregiver journey, I mean who really cares what a caregiver of...reactions3comments