Ten Challenges of Advocating for Chronic Illness on Social Media...Advocating for chronic illness on social media is no walk in the park. We face a myriad of challenges, from trolls peddling snake oil to well-meaning but misguided advice-givers who...reactions4comments
My Top 12 Holiday Gift Ideas for Those Living With Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain...🌟 MY TOP 1️⃣2️⃣ HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS AND CHRONIC PAIN 🌟 Do you know someone who is living with chronic illness or chronic pain?...reactions2comments
The Benefits of a Smaller Social Media Following...As an online health advocate for eczema warriors, it has often felt overwhelming for me to navigate the many online social media distractions of what is popular versus what content...reactions3comments
Fitness: A Powerful Shield Against Dementia Risk...Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing memory loss, confusion, and difficulty in performing everyday tasks. While genetics can increase the risk of developing dementia, recent...reactionsrepliesAwarenessMental Health
Media Representation of Disability and Chronic Illness...Living with a chronic illness and/or disability can weigh heavily on a person. So when someone with a disability or chronic illness gets any sort of spotlight, it can be...reactions16comments
How to Partner With Your Doctor for Better Care...Do you have a great relationship with your primary or speciality doctor? When I ask people I know this question, they often say no. If "no" is the answer then...reactions5comments
Laughter as Medicine: Using Humor in Health Advocacy...Chronic illness is no laughing matter, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some laughs when we advocate about it. Our bodies are always joking around with us, so it’s only right...reactions1comment
Phuong Gallagher...Phuong was diagnosed with rectal cancer when she was only 29 years old. For years she thought she was the only one her age to be diagnosed with this disease...
Amanda Lee...At 27, Amanda Lee was diagnosed with stage 3A colon cancer, a life-altering discovery sparked by encouragement from her social media followers. Now 31 and NED, she dedicates her life...
Burnout is Real: Self-Care Strategies for the Long Haul...Anyone else used to be a fiery advocate and now you feel more like a slightly warm teabag? You know those times when your emails sometimes bounce off your inbox...reactions4comments
Filtering Personalities and Patient Advocacy...Addressing your advocacy comes with huge responsibilities, especially for those who bring their vocal experiences to a larger public audience. We establish and build our advocacy network with others who...reactions1comment
Allison Rosen...Allison Rosen is a patient, community, policy, and research advocate for the collective adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer and colorectal cancer communities. She has worked in the world of...
What are some tips for managing a social health network? ...Providing health care for patients with multiple sclerosis in Yemen...reactionsrepliesCertificationAdvocacyCaregiving
Navigating the Holidays With Chronic Illness...As the holiday season approaches, with all the joyful and merry moments, this time of year is often stressful! Individuals of good health find themselves to be affected by holiday...reactions8comments
New Health Leader - Brief Summary...Hi, my name is Mike Hellman and I’ve been living with HIV for 40 years now. In 1985 I went to a very old Health Department clinic to get a...reactions3replies
Trials to Triumph...2020 was supposed to be a year of clarity, a vision year. But God had other plans. My year was marked by trials, with two major surgeries and a diagnosis...reactions2comments
Being Compensated for Your Advocacy is Possible...Have you heard that you can be compensated for your advocacy work? It is a true statement. It might not happen as soon as you start your advocacy journey but...reactions9comments
Are You Advocating For the Right Reasons?...When I first started my psoriasis advocacy, I was on fire to help make any changes that I could. Over 10 years later and I am still very much on...reactions3comments
FeaturedHow can we best assist you?...What are you looking for at the Social Health Network? Do you like trainings, networking, or something else?...reactions22repliesAdvocacy
My Migraine Story ...In my 30's I developed serious headaches. My Dr at the time gave me a prescription for Imitrex, but I found it didn't work. So I was recommended to go...reactions1reply