Active todayAre you passionate about sharing your journey with chronic pain conditions?...Do you want to inspire others and spread awareness about living with illness? We want to hear from you! Become a guest on Butterfly Chats Podcast and share your story...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAwarenessCoping
Everything You Need to Know About the Social Health Awards...The Social Health Awards were created to embody the mission of the Social Health Network: to empower Patient Leaders. Previously known as the WEGO Health Awards, this program has proven... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Active yesterdayWithin your advocacy, what term(s) resonate with you most?...How do you typically refer to your community leadership, and/or what terms resonate with you most? Health Advoacay? Patient/Caregiver Health Leadership? Patient/Caregiver Activist? Other?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAdvocacy
How My Struggle With Chronic Illness Unexpectedly Turned Into Advocacy...Never in my wildest dreams did I picture myself as a chronic illness advocate. Seriously, if you had told me as a kid that one day I'd be fighting for... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Choosing The Best Means for Advocacy on Social Platforms...The hat for advocacy involves various components. Your advocacy can consist of many of possibilities: I’m going to delve in further with the latter as there have been many eyes... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Empowering Parents To Raise Healthy Advocates...Parenting is a challenging responsibility, especially when it comes to raising children who are passionate about their health and the well-being of others. As a mom of twins who watch... By Elle Cole3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ellen Reed...Ellen is a believer that everyone has a story worthy to tell. Her story begins with the early loss of her father to brain cancer when she was in her... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Active yesterdayMultiple Health Issues...Hi! I am Cindy, from Richmond, Vermont. I have a number of health issues - Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lung Cancer and Heart Attack survivor, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and high...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAdvocacyHealthcare CollaborationInsurance & Disability
Running an Online Support Group for Those Living With Chronic Illness...Living with a chronic illness can be a challenging and isolating experience. The physical and emotional toll it takes on individuals often requires a level of understanding and support that... By Jed Finley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Active 3 days agoOn the Road to Remission...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QRB3H3G...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwareness
So, You Want To Be a Patient Advocate: Tips for Taking the Plunge...Starting anything new can be daunting. One of the most frequent questions I receive from those wanting to break into the patient advocacy space is how to get started, how... By Natalie Hayden5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
FeaturedActive todayHave you been part of a support group?...Have you ever started a support group? If you have not started one yourself but are part of one, what have you enjoyed most about it? Is yours virtual or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Health involves all aspects of life, but programs are confined and don't cross communicate...I am so tired. I have had to learn so much of the policy in every single program I have needed to apply to. I feel overwhelmed and have developed...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessAdvocacy
What Is Your Awareness Day?...I try my best to support other patients, by promoting awareness on social media, on their designated awareness day. What is the medical condition you promote awareness/support and advocate for?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Barking Mad, My Recovery Story...Im an 86 year old woman who had to retire as a speech language pathologist ten years ago due to encroaching dementia symptoms. Four years later I was in a... By Ginger51 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Acceptance...After diagnosis with parkinsons I was frightened and confused. I wanted to learn as much as possible but took on too much. By limiting my research to reliable sites and... By SaraRose1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Journey to Self...My journey started at the age of 14. I was competing competitively for cheerleading and assumed the activities associated were the cause of my swollen feet, drastic weight loss, and... By JadeNealious1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Started on SocialHealthNetwork.com...Are you looking to grow your health leadership skills? Perhaps you want an online space where you can share your health journey and connect with other Health Leaders. Or, maybe... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
FeaturedActive todayHave you experienced imposter syndrome?...Do you become overwhelmed in speaking heavily on a subject and then wonder how effective you are in sharing, and whether you are qualified to advocate at all on the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesAdvocacyCommunityTips & Advice
Why I Became an MS Advocate...The day my doctor told me I had multiple sclerosis, I felt like my life had been ripped apart. I was a bodybuilder, a gym owner, a man who defined... By David Lyons3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
