Let's Talk: Patient-Provider Communication
I want to help people, but I only recently realized how. For 20 years, I... Continue reading »
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Endometriosis in America: Tips, tricks and tribulations
Endometriosis patients face an uphill battle when it comes to diagnosis, treatment and education. Not... Continue reading »
CBS brings awareness to nationwide mental health and insurance access issues
In the age of social media, awareness and education are among the most important tools... Continue reading »
3 times that insurance companies put profits over patients
Living with a chronic illness can be a difficult experience for patients, causing them to... Continue reading »
October is Health Literacy Month: Inform and empower yourself!
The vast majority of Americans have worked within a health care system that is overly... Continue reading »
3 must read chronic disease news articles
From “fail first” legislation in Massachusetts to a recent study in the Journal of the... Continue reading »
Guest Blog: A Patient's Guide to Self-Advocacy (Part 2/2)
My journey of learning to advocate for myself When I started advocating for myself, it... Continue reading »
Guest Blog: A Patient's Guide to Self-Advocacy (Part 1/2)
Having to navigate our health care system can be overwhelming and daunting, especially with a... Continue reading »
Preemptive Kidney Transplants: Why Aren't They More Popular
CDC Ambassador and long-time advocate James Myers is a champion for people battling kidney disease.... Continue reading »