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Patient Leader #FollowFriday – July 13th, 2018

Endorsements for the 2018 WEGO Health Awards opened this week and we are blown away at how many people are standing up to support their fellow Patient Leaders! In our first week we have received almost 2,000 endorsements. Let that sink in. In 5 days, 2,000 people have taken the time to endorse someone they…

Patient Leader #FollowFriday – March 23rd, 2018

Another #FollowFriday is here and we've got another three Patient Leaders to knock your socks off! The following three Patient Leaders were all finalists in the 2017 WEGO Health Awards and for good reason, they are making major moves in advocacy. This Friday take some time to read about these three, follow them on their…

Multiple Sclerosis Patient Leader #FollowFriday – March 19th, 2018

In honor of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, we're introducing you to three fantastic MS Patient Leaders! Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. You can learn more about MS here, or by connecting…

Patient Leader #FollowFriday – March 9th, 2018

Happy Friday, Patient Leaders!   Can you believe that it's almost time to start thinking about starting nominations for the 2018 WEGO Health Awards? It seems like it was just yesterday when we were announcing the finalists. To reminisce on some of those wonderful people, we're featuring three of last year's finalists to get you…

Eating Disorder Patient Leader #FollowFriday – March 2nd, 2018

Happy Friday, Patient Leaders! This past week the online health community celebrated National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.  This awareness campaign is meant to start a conversation, help raise awareness, bust myths, and provide help for those struggling with an eating disorder. Thousands of patients, supports, and advocates turned to social media this past week to celebrate…

Patient Leader #FollowFriday – January 19th, 2018

Happy Friday, Patient Leaders! This week, we've snagged an eclectic group for you to follow. From a women's health advocate living in Bangladesh, our favorite vegan living in Canada and a top-notch cancer advocate right here in the States, these three Patient Leaders will not only educate you, but they'll also help you make friends…