Patients Rising Stories

Real Stories. Real Policy Impact.

Patient stories are powerful tools for exposing barriers to accessing health care services and influencing healthcare policy issues. Explore how real experiences are reshaping the system — and how your voice can help do the same.

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This PDF is a practical guide titled "The Impact Story Formula," created by Jessica Baladad with Patients Rising, designed to help patient advocates share their personal experiences to influence health policy effectively. It introduces the I.M.P.A.C.T. storytelling framework (Introduction, Moment, Problem, Ask, Connection, Takeaway), providing step-by-step instructions and examples to craft compelling advocacy stories for legislators and policymakers.
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Your Story Can Influence Lawmakers
Policy in Action

Your Story
Can Influence Lawmakers

Patient stories reveal what can limit access to health care services, bringing humanity to complex policy issues. When shared with legislators, these stories can help shape patient care policies and drive meaningful reform. Use your voice to push for real change.

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Patient Education

Turn Your Journey
Into Advocacy

Every patient has a story, and we provide the platform to make it matter. Our educational programs help you understand healthcare policy issues and take action through structured training and real-world tools.

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Share and Connect

Find Strength in Shared Stories

Behind every patient story is a community of people who understand the struggle. Join others who are navigating barriers to accessing health care services and working together to raise awareness and create change.

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“My path—from a life-altering diagnosis, significant weight gain, difficult surgeries and countless setbacks, to ultimately regaining my quality of life—taught me the true importance of support, advocacy, and honest conversation. No matter what you face, you should never have to walk this path alone. ”
– Stephanie
Founder of Bariatric Warrior Support
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“My advocacy work blends real talk, holistic healing, digital storytelling, and practical resources for both patients and caregivers. I'm especially passionate about amplifying BIPOC voices in healthcare, breaking generational barriers around clinical trials, and making sure no one walks this journey alone.”
– Tee Mitchell
Founder Tee Talks Myeloma
Break Barriers

Your Story Can
Change Health Policy

Barriers to accessing health care services are often hidden behind policies that overlook real patient needs. By sharing your story, you help expose what limits access to care and spotlight the healthcare policy issues that need fixing. Join the movement to put patients at the center of reform.