Chronic disease networking in the digital era: Q&A with Riley App Founder
3.31.20
One of the most difficult aspects of living with a chronic condition can be finding a supportive…
COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Sarah Archer PART 2
3.24.20
Dr. Sarah Archer has partnered with the Chronic Disease Coalition to provide answers to frequently asked questions…
A message from executive director Scott Bruun on COVID-19
3.20.20
Dear Advocates, From all of us at the Chronic Disease Coalition, we hope you remain safe and…
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Misha Patel
3.10.20
When most college students were studying, attending events or enjoying time with their friends, Misha Patel was…
COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Sarah Archer
3.2.20
Dr. Sarah E. Archer specializes in public health and infectious diseases and has provided humanitarian medical assistance…
Guest Blog: Living with a rare bleeding disorder
2.27.20
Afibrinogenemia is a rare bleeding disorder that causes my blood to clot improperly. Living with a rare…
5 heartwarming survivor stories
2.13.20
Cardiovascular disease, also known as heart disease, is the leading cause of death for both men and…
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Kimber Diamond
2.11.20
Kimber Diamond, of Denver, Colorado, lived a happy and healthy life for two decades before being introduced…
Cervical Health Awareness Month: Screening to Save Lives
1.29.20
Cervical health is often overlooked as a critical part of women’s health despite the fact that more…
20 tips for advocacy in 2020
1.14.20
2020 is expected to be an active year for chronic disease advocates, legislators and patient advocacy organizations.…
Crossing the country for health care
1.8.20
I shouldn’t have to be lucky. However, I am lucky. I am a person with more than…
A look at 2019 legislation
12.31.19
Chronic disease patients often face major hurdles when battling insurance companies, but through patient advocacy, the Chronic…
When insurers put profits over patients: A look at insurance discrimination in 2019
12.24.19
Chronic disease patients spend much of their time fighting discrimination at school, in public, at their workplace…
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Emily Gammell
12.17.19
Emily Gammell, from Nashville, Tennessee, has been struggling with chronic pain for nearly a decade. After years…
5 times patients won the insurance battle in 2019
12.11.19
Dealing with insurance companies is a familiar and frustrating experience for many with chronic disease. Insurers continue…
Who takes care of the caregivers?
12.6.19
13 million men and women will be living with dementia in the United States in the next…
Giving thanks can be more than a seasonal practice
11.26.19
Living with a chronic disease is difficult. Patients often feel a sense of despair when long-term treatment…
UPDATE: Pilot with diabetes fights for fairness in the skies
11.25.19
11.25.19 UPDATE: On November 7, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration announced new protocols for pilots with insulin-treated…
Traveling with a chronic condition: Tips, tricks and resources
11.19.19
Thanksgiving and traveling go together like mashed potatoes and gravy, but for chronic disease patients, traveling can…
Guest Blog: Protect Your Family
11.14.19
Dr. Lisa Sumlin is a researcher, professor, author and Clinical Nurse Specialist with extensive experience in diabetes…
