Finding Your Voice: The Power of Self-Advocacy in Chronic Illness
By Anna BallIt’s back to school, back to work, and back to “everything happening so... Continue reading »
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From Burden to Mission: The Young Faces of Health Care Advocacy
By Mary Kay Clunies-Ross, CDC Executive DirectorThe word “ambassador” has a connotation of stately old... Continue reading »
A+ Tips for Going Back to School with Lupus
Starting a new school year is exciting. But for kids and young adults living with... Continue reading »
2025 Roll Call of Champions
During Chronic Disease Month, the Chronic Disease Coalition (CDC) recognizes the state and federal legislators... Continue reading »
State of the Patient 2025
July 10 was Chronic Disease Day, our annual observance of all that we as chronic... Continue reading »
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 »
Patients First, Progress Together.
The personal and economic burden of chronic disease is much in the news this year.... Continue reading »
When Hope Gets Cut: What the NIH Budget Reduction Means for Medical Innovation and Patient Care
By Hillary Vrba, CDC Team MemberAcademic institutions across the country are bracing for the Trump... Continue reading »
The Identities That Shaped My Path and Fueled My Passion as a Patient Advocate
By Michele Rayes, CDC AmbassadorMy name is Michele. I’m a wife, a mother, a rare... Continue reading »