Advocating for the chronic pain community is a true passion for several pain sufferers turned activists. Find out what inspires them to fight on… Read More
Advocacy
The hows and whys of advocacy, the benefits of a professional patient advocate, and more.
Perplexed By Pelvic Pain: Seeking an Accurate Diagnosis
After living with debilitating pelvic pain for more than half her life, Kimberly finally received an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment… Read More
Your Move: Educate Yourself
One of the best kinds of self-care is to stay informed and up to date on the most current health… Read More
Patient Advocates for Hire
Navigating the health-care system can be less daunting with a patient advocate by your side. When questions arise about medical… Read More
Vocational Rehabilitation
Arthritis often cuts short a person’s working life. However, with effective accommodations, a person can often stay in his chosen… Read More
Becoming An Arthritis Advocate
What does it mean to be an arthritis advocate, or an advocate in general? According to the dictionary definition, an… Read More
Less may be more
Do you ever wonder how doctors make decisions related to your care in areas such as ordering tests, making a… Read More
Resources for Volunteers
Many of us like the idea of “giving back” to our community by donating our time and effort to causes… Read More
The Hows and Whys of Patient Advocacy
What is patient advocacy and what exactly does it mean to hold that responsibility? Here we provide some patient advocacy examples… Read More
Arthritis Resources: Advocacy
Have you ever been an advocate? Before you answer “no,” you may be surprised to learn that advocacy is more… Read More