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
Join us for our upcoming Fireside Chat: A Conversation with Gwen Mayes
Join us on Thursday, November 12 at 1:00 p.m. ET for a one-hour virtual fireside chat celebrating Coalition Ambassador Gwen Mayes and her new book, More Person Than Patient.
Latest News
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Stitching Connection: How Ambassador CJ Walker's Chronic Craft Club Helps People with Chronic Conditions Feel SeenCoalition Ambassador CJ Walker started a free monthly craft gathering in her hometown to ease the loneliness that so often comes with chronic illness. Three months in, it's becoming a place to slow…
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What Do the Midterm Elections Tell Us About Healthcare?Every congressional and governor’s race tells its own story, but there was no getting away from the theme of affordability during this year's mid-term election. Voters talked about gas prices,…
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Ready for the Season: Be Home (and not the hospital) for the HolidaysThe holidays are almost here. Soon we’ll be gathering around tables, traveling to see family, and cheering at school concerts. It’s also respiratory virus season. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV spread more…
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Please Join Us: Fireside Chat About Life with Chronic DiseaseLiving with chronic illness isn’t just about symptoms, It’s about quiet negotiations, new vocabularies, mental gymnastics, dismissive healthcare professionals, fear, bureaucracy, law, policy, and so…
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Ambassador Spotlight
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Brittany Leech Oregon View Story
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Tom Norris California View Story
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Sophie Shah California View Story
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Christina Thielst Nevada View Story
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Jolie Lizana Louisiana View Story
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Olivia Ayiku Illinois View Story
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Samantha Smith Massachusetts View Story
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Lathan Singleton California View Story
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Samantha Bowick South Carolina View Story
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Michelle Freret Prather Louisiana View Story
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Tara Dulohery Kansas View Story
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Tiffany Coles Pennsylvania View Story
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James "Uncle Jim” Myers Indiana View Story
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Dianne Stevens Connecticut View Story
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Victoria Cotero New Jersey View Story
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Mariana King Pennsylvania View Story
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Jeevan Mann California View Story
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Hope Little Kentucky 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.