Policy Issues
Visit our policy page to dive in to the issues that impact chronic disease patients.
Learn moreLegislation in the States
People managing chronic disease are affected every day by state-level policy, and that is where the majority our focus is. The Chronic Disease Coalition is actively tracking priority legislation in every state, and you can see which states have active legislation on our top issues. (Read about our policy priorities here).
Want to know more about what’s happening in your state and across the nation? Join the fight here and you’ll get the information you need, when you need it.
You can also go straight to our Contact Your Elected Leaders page for an easy way to reach out to your elected officials about key issues.
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Ambassador Spotlight
Christina Thielst
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
As a healthcare professional I advocated for my hospitals, staff and patients. Advocacy is a way to share relevant information and have one’s voice heard when awareness or change is needed.
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Michelle Freret Prather
Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2 +2
When I was in my early thirties, I began to have spells of profound weakness and sudden gastrointestinal distress. I was told by a parade of doctors that my tests were normal and that all working mothers were tired. I experienced significant weight loss and worsening asthma. I was finally…
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Michelle Johnson
Endometriosis +1
I started my period at 11 years old. Having complications from the onset, I wasn't diagnosed with Endometriosis until I was 32; adenomyosis at 33. After being diagnosed with Stage 4 Endometriosis and navigating unchartered territory where there are no real answers, I founded the Fighting Fiercely©…
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