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
Latest News
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I Asked for Help. Now I Have to Fight to Keep It.By Kimberly Graves, Chronic Disease Coalition AmbassadorLearning to live with multiple chronic diseases over the years has been challenging. I've learned to speak up and use my voice as an advocate,…
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We Put Our Baby in a Vaccine Trial. Here's What Happened.When my daughter was an infant, we were asked to be in a clinical trial for pediatric vaccines.The study tested whether the varicella vaccine for chickenpox could be combined with the standard,…
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Chronic Disease Month: Celebrating This Year's Legislative and Congressional ChampionsEvery July, the Chronic Disease Coalition pauses to recognize the lawmakers who have gone above and beyond for patients living with chronic and rare disease. We are proud to introduce the 2026 class…
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By the Numbers: What 1,000 Patients Told Us About Living with Chronic DiseaseBy Mary Kay Clunies-Ross, Executive Director, Chronic Disease CoalitionMore than three in four American adults live with a chronic disease, and more than half live with more than one. That's not a…
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Ambassador Spotlight
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Elizabeth Oldham Ohio View Story
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Samantha Smith Massachusetts View Story
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Michael & Christina Gilchrist Utah View Story
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Chelsea Gault Washington View Story
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Mary Glossop Ohio View Story
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Mariana King Pennsylvania View Story
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Victoria Cotero New Jersey View Story
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Mariel Matranga New York View Story
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Rebecca Weiner New Jersey View Story
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Mariabella Czibur North Carolina View Story
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Jeevan Mann California View Story
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Giusiana Prosser Washington View Story
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Christina Thielst Nevada View Story
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Brooke Epps Colorado View Story
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Ashley Petersen California View Story
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Donovan Guerrero New Hampshire View Story
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Ashley Goodrich Alaska View Story
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Nina Torres California 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.