Quality of Life
Surveying Young People About Their Social Support as Chronic Illness Patients
There is an opportunity for young people to share their experiences finding social support as
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July 14, 2021
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Caregiving
How To Help Your Child Cope With Migraines
In this article, we welcomed writer Elizabeth Hines to share her personal insights and research
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June 4, 2021
Access to Care
Patients Rising Priorities during Congressional Hearings on the Nomination of Xavier Becerra to Serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services
February 17, 2021 The Honorable Patty Murray Chairman Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
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February 19, 2021
Access to Care
Why Addiction is a Chronic Illness
Guest writer, Patrick Bailey, penned this article for us, “Why Addiction is a Chronic Illness”.
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December 10, 2020
COVID-19
The Uninsured: Who Pays the Covid Bills?
Covid testing for the uninsured The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was
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December 3, 2020
Access to Care
Telemedicine as the new face of Healthcare in the US?
WHAT IS TELEMEDICINE? “Using interactive telecommunication technology—audio and/or video—to deliver health care services”. That is
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November 11, 2020
Disease
Understanding the Care and Symptoms of Dysautonomia
Introduction Hello readers, it’s your editor, Jim here. We’re going to try understanding dysautonomia together
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November 6, 2020
Patient Empowerment
Patient Input Has Value…$100 an Hour
Nobody you meet is going to know your disease as well as you do. That’s
Jim Sliney Jr, Editor
October 21, 2020
Patient Empowerment
What You Should Expect From VA Healthcare
It has come up several times in the Patients Rising Concierge that veterans, or the
Jim Sliney Jr, Editor
October 8, 2020
Patient Empowerment
Discounted Medical Lodging for Patients and Caregivers
Discounted Medical Lodging for Patients and Caregivers Scenario: You learn that you are about to
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October 5, 2020
Caregiving
Who Cares for the Alzheimer’s Caregivers?
We recently explored the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia. But no conversation about dementia of
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September 15, 2020
Access to Care
You Are Not Free to Marry
I was an advocate and patient ally before I came to Patients Rising back in
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September 11, 2020