Putting Patients First
The Chronic Disease Coalition (CDC) advocates on behalf of people with chronic diseases and helps them advocate for themselves. We do this by working to improve state and federal policies that put patients first so that more people can access the affordable healthcare they need. With nearly half of all Americans managing a chronic disease, we can improve the quality of life for all families.
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Coalition Ambassador Kimberly Boddie at the 2026 Lupus Foundation of America National Advocate Summit
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Coalition Ambassador Mary Baliker with Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor, Sara Rodriguez
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Coalition Ambassador CJ Walker at the Virginia State Capital celebrating Chronic Disease Month
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Coalition Ambassador Dustin Miller (left) meeting with lawmakers at the 2025 Wisconsin Rare Disease Advocacy Day
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Coalition Ambassador Claire Sachs (at podium) on Capitol Hill
Registration for Our Chronic Disease Day Live Event is Now Open!
Join us on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12 p.m. Eastern for a first look at the results of our 2026 poll of chronic disease patients, as well as stories from our ambassadors about the reality of accessing and paying for chronic disease care and treatment.
Latest News
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Registration for Our Chronic Disease Day Live Event is Now Open!Registration for our Chronic Disease Day live event is now open! Join us on Friday, July 10 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern for a first look at the results from our 2026 poll of chronic disease patients and…
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More Than a Club: How Chronic Disease Advocacy Helped Me Find CommunityWhen I joined the Chronic Disease Awareness Club as a freshman, I wanted to get involved in something that could make a meaningful difference in my community. What I did not realize at the time was…
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The Chronic Disease Crisis Isn't a Niche Problem Anymore, it's America's.Three in four U.S. adults live with at least once chronic condition. Recent data make clear this is not a niche health issue, it's a defining challenge of American public health. When you picture…
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Patient Perspective: Mental Health and the Weight of Chronic IllnessManaging a chronic illness is a full-time job. People with diabetes, for example, face an estimated 180 or more additional decisions every single day. From carb counts at breakfast to glucose checks…
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Ambassador Spotlight
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Heather Blair New Jersey View Story
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Ginger Ortiz Tennessee View Story
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Maureen Sullivan-Tevault Tennessee View Story
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Kaye Peterson Kentucky View Story
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Riley Dial North Carolina View Story
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Jessamyn Butler Pennsylvania View Story
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Olivia Ayiku Illinois View Story
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Mariel Matranga New York View Story
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Beth Ruff Pennsylvania View Story
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Gwen Mayes Maryland View Story
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Curtis Warfield Indiana View Story
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Brittany Leech Oregon View Story
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Anna Williams Indiana View Story
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Sarah Vinci Maryland View Story
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Meredith Comas Kansas View Story
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Ashlyn Gierling Texas View Story
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Samantha Bowick South Carolina View Story
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Brandie Harper Maryland View Story
Policy Map
The Chronic Disease Coalition is active in state legislatures nationwide, advocating on the issues that matter most to patients. Click your state to see if we're working your area, and reach out if you'd like to add your voice.