Oregon passes landmark living donor protection act
6.25.19
Oregon has made giant strides to protect living organ donors from discrimination, encouraging living donation and decreasing…
June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
6.19.19
The date was November 5th, 1994. In an open letter to the American people, former president Ronald…
Rise in insurance deductibles makes health care unattainable for patients
6.13.19
In 2006, the average annual deductible for an individual with employer-based health coverage was $379, according to…
The TICK Act would fund research, prevention and treatment for Lyme disease
6.5.19
As summer approaches, many people in across the United States are taking precautions to avoid contact with…
#MyInvisibleMS and Recognizing World MS Day
5.30.19
May 30 is World MS Day. This year’s theme, #MyInvisibleMS, is meant to raise awareness about the…
May is Lupus Awareness Month
5.23.19
Patients share lupus stories to raise awareness All month long, you may have seen lupus patients wearing…
Getting a Medical ID after chronic disease diagnosis
5.16.19
Getting a medical ID is not always the first thing in mind after receiving chronic disease diagnosis…
Q&A with Andre Marcel Harris
5.9.19
Q: When were you diagnosed with sickle cell disease? A: Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood…
California Bill Serves Insurers, Harms Patients
5.2.19
The dirty little secret about Medicare and the various state Medicaid programs is that these programs don’t…
Baylor basketball star battles opponents on the court, and chronic disease off
4.25.19
Basketball fans enjoyed a real treat earlier this month with the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Game between…
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Katherine Soto
4.18.19
Growing up for Katherine Soto was tough. At the age of 2 she was battling kidney reflux…
5 states putting patients’ health over insurers’ profits
4.8.19
It seems that every year, insurance companies come up with a new hurdle for patients trying to…
NASN shares the importance of improving care for students with chronic health conditions
4.3.19
For millions of young Americans facing a chronic disease, the school nurse down the hall does much…
Addressing the caregiving crisis
3.29.19
There are currently 133 million Americans living with a chronic disease. As the number continues to rise,…
Five pieces of legislation to watch
3.12.19
Legislative sessions are underway, and the Chronic Disease Coalition is working alongside local advocates, health care experts…
5 living donors who gave the gift of life in the Pacific Northwest
3.7.19
As many as 20 people die each day in the United States while waiting for a donor…
Pro race car driver fights Crohn’s disease with functional medicine
3.6.19
When Lawson Aschenbach climbs behind the wheel in his “office,” he reaches speeds over 170 mph. The…
Representative Payne: Working hard for chronic disease patients, including himself
3.1.19
U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. was hospitalized recently due to complications from diabetes. A tireless advocate…
Guest blog: A social worker’s perspective on caregiving
2.20.19
For some, becoming a caregiver is expected. You may have a loved one who has been battling…
3 times chronic disease patients were in the media
2.15.19
While every chronic disease patient’s journey is unique, an individual’s story of perseverance can empower those facing…
