Cleveland Cavaliers player Larry Nance Jr. speaks out about his experience with Crohn’s disease
Now 6 feet 10 inches, Larry Nance Jr. was 5 feet 10 inches and underweight... Continue reading »
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Cities and states recognize Chronic Disease Day
Across the country, communities, cities and state are recognizing July 10 as Chronic Disease Day... Continue reading »
Three U.S. presidents who battled chronic conditions
Chronic disease affects more than 40 percent of the population within the United States, frequently... Continue reading »
Women continue to speak out about their experience with endometriosis
6.28.18 Endometriosis affects nearly 10 percent of women. But as an invisible and chronic illness,... Continue reading »
Minnesota takes lead in protecting patients from discriminatory insurance practices
If you battle a chronic condition, you have likely experienced step therapy practices firsthand. Step... Continue reading »
The Chronic Disease Coalition and patient organizations continue to fight harmful California legislation
6.21.18 The Chronic Disease Coalition has signed on to a letter sent to California’s Assembly... Continue reading »
Patient Advocate Spotlight: Mishka Gaylord
6.20.18 When Mishka Gaylord was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2004, she changed her life to... Continue reading »
Chronic Disease Coalition attends 43rd annual AAKP kidney patient conference
The Chronic Disease Coalition attended the American Association of Kidney Patient’s (AAKP) 43rd annual patient... Continue reading »
Dying mother fights UnitedHealthcare for coverage of lifesaving treatment
Already fighting for her life, Erika Zak was forced to also battle UnitedHealthcare for access... Continue reading »