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Source: This map shows the prevalence of chronic conditions among Medicare beneficiaries at the state level. https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Statistics-Trends-and-Reports/Chronic-Conditions/Interactive_Atlas

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Ambassador Program

Our ambassador program is one of the core ways we engage with and activate chronic disease patients across the country.

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Our Ambassadors

We represent a wide range of chronic health conditions across the country and are working hard to make a difference for patients experiencing similar struggles.

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Ambassador Spotlight

Heather Guidone, BCPA

Heather Guidone, BCPA

Endometriosis +5

When I finally learned I had endometriosis in the 1980s after years of symptoms, I had never heard of it. I was told, ‘Well, we have a diagnosis - but the bad news is you’re probably not going to get any better, and oh, by the way, you should schedule a hysterectomy immediately’ - in my late teens.…

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Michael and Christina Gilchrist

Michael and Christina Gilchrist

Kidney Disease +1

Christina and Michael Gilchrist have quickly become known as "BLIND CHICK LIVING" & "THE CARETAKER" but who could forget Christina's service dog MOOSE "THE POMSKY SERVICE DOG". Christina has a jaw dropping kidney journey: early teens kidney disease diagnosed, pregnant in early 20's doctor…

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CJ Walker

CJ Walker

Diabetes

My chronic journey began in March of 2019 when a routine doctor’s appointment and blood work revealed I had type 2 diabetes. Although I was non-symptomatic, I have a deep family history of diabetes, a sibling being diagnosed a week earlier, and gestational diabetes with two of her three…

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