2025 Roll Call of Champions
During Chronic Disease Month, the Chronic Disease Coalition (CDC) recognizes the state and federal legislators... Continue reading »
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How to Be a Chronic Disease Advocate, No Megaphone Required
When people think of advocacy, they often picture rallies or people speaking at the Capitol... Continue reading »
A Love Letter to Legislators
By Mary Kay Clunies-Ross, CDC Executive DirectorI’ve been looking forward to the Women in Government... Continue reading »
June 2025 Policy Update
We are coming out of the fog of non-stop legislative work and happy to take... Continue reading »
Celebrating ALS Awareness Month with Real Progress
For decades, the outlook for people living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) was heartbreaking and... Continue reading »
Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Mental Health Access
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to remind the public that mental health... Continue reading »
The Other Side of Saving Lives: How Organ Donation Falls Short for Minority Populations
Organ donation saves thousands of lives each year, but not all communities benefit equally. Minority... Continue reading »
April 2025 Policy Update: Medicaid and…
The Coalition exists to improve access, affordability and representation for chronic disease patients. While the... Continue reading »
How Texas Can Fix the Coverage Gap with Affordable Medigap Plans
The ProblemIndividuals under-age 65 with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)... Continue reading »