Why I Wrote a New Book to Give Voice to Chronic Pain Sufferers...Aside from the difficulty in diagnosing vague and mysterious autoimmune conditions, I found that one of the most challenging aspects of my...reactionscomments
Our 2026 Social Health Awards Survey Results...Every year, we host the Social Health Awards. We’ve been proudly honoring the Health Leaders who transform personal experience into collective empathy...reactionscomments
Compensated Social Media Opportunity for ATTR-CM Amyloidosis Patient Leaders...The Social Health Network is looking for ATTR-CM patient leaders active on Instagram and Facebook to participate in a unique opportunity to...reactionscomments
Getting Used for Clickbait: My Biggest Advocacy Interview Mistake...I 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...reactions12comments
Living With Chronic Conditions...I am a little past midlife at 72, and over the past coupke decades have acquired various chronic conditions. These include GERD--managed...reactionscomments
The Deck Where I Fought For My Life...There's a spot on our deck I came to call Mary's Therapy Room. No therapist ever sat there with me. No couch...reactions2comments
From Lived Experience to Leadership: The Missing Link You Didn’t Know You Needed...If you’ve ever shared your health journey online, spoken up in a support group, or helped someone else feel less alone in...reactions2comments
Patient Leader Certification Program...Unlock your potential with the only free Patient Leader Certification Program designed to boost your credibility, increase your impact, and amplify your...
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...
3 Strategies To Land Paid Social Media Campaigns as a Patient Leader in 2026, 2027, and Beyond...In the growing world of patient influencers, landing paid social media campaigns requires more than just a great story — it’s about...reactions1comment
After Leukemia, Dealing With Skin Cancer...Editor's note: This article was written by Ronni Gordon and first appeared on Blood-Cancer.com. Heading to my checkup the other day at...reactionscomments
Health Leadership Opportunities...Social Health Network opportunities and partnerships give Health Leaders the chance to share their stories and receive payment for their participation. You're...reactions12comments
Am I still living with IgA Nephropathy?...This is a question I have been afraid to ask my kidney transplant team. It has almost been a year. My burden...reactionscomments
Why Being Responsible is Your New Competitive Advantage: U.S. Responsible Influence Certification...When it comes to sharing our health journeys online, trust isn't just a nice to have - it is our only currency...reactions3comments
My Experience Being a Judge for the Social Health Network Awards...I had the great privilege of acting as a judge for the Social Health Awards. Working in just one of many categories...reactionscomments
Gregory O’Brien Schwarz...I was born in Mishawaka, Indiana at the end of August in 1952, and by Thanksgiving of that year, we lived in...
Learn About The Infusion Access Foundation's Advocacy Retreat...At the Infusion Access Foundation, we believe that every patient deserves timely and affordable access to the treatments they need. Our mission...reactionscomments
When Bias Is Quiet...After my most recent hospitalization, my nails and feet made me look like an extra from Michael Jackson’s Thriller music video. My...reactions3comments
Social Health Awards Categories...The Social Health Awards celebrate the profound impact of Health Leaders who drive the conversations that change the healthcare landscape for the...
Meet the 2026 Social Health Award Finalists...The wait is over! We are thrilled to share the finalists for the 2026 Social Health Awards. Our team and judges were...reactions2comments
