Pro race car driver fights Crohn’s disease with functional medicine
When Lawson Aschenbach climbs behind the wheel in his “office,” he reaches speeds over 170... Continue reading »
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AB 290 poses serious threat to California dialysis patients
Assemblymember Jim Wood recently introduced a bill in the California legislature that will drastically reduce... Continue reading »
5 celebrities who advocate on behalf of chronic disease patients
As the number of people battling chronic disease rises, the importance of advocating for the... Continue reading »
3 times laws helped protect people with diabetes from discrimination
Living with a chronic condition can be overwhelming and bring significant changes to how you... Continue reading »
Are chronic patients better off than a year ago? Not if insurers have a say
As 2018 came to a close and we start to focus on 2019, Chronic Disease... Continue reading »
The Chronic Disease Coalition’s top stories of 2018
In 2018, the Chronic Disease Coalition fought alongside patients, doctors and health care experts to... Continue reading »
Michigan health plans receive failing grade
As people with chronic conditions age, it becomes increasingly important for Medicare programs to cover... Continue reading »
CDC Executive Director reflects on his battle with diabetes
When I was 15 years old, I remember thinking in terms of basketball and girls:... Continue reading »
5 things CDC Ambassadors are thankful for
Battling a chronic disease can be especially difficult during the holidays as you manage travel,... Continue reading »