Aug 3, 2021 | Virtual Advocacy Chat
Congress began its recess in August. This began in 1970 when Congress mandated a summer break as part of the Legislative Reorganization Act. Why do our legislators take a recess when there is so much to be done? There are a handful of reasons that we talked about, and...
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Jun 30, 2021 | Virtual Advocacy Chat
Lilly Stairs, creator of the Patients Rising Now Advocacy Master Class took over my chat to discuss what makes advocacy so important. Lilly was joined by some of our graduates turned Course Moderators, from the Winter Session. Adam, Becky, Richie, and Lisa discuss...
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May 25, 2021 | Virtual Advocacy Chat
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We all know that the past year and a half has not been easy. Especially true for the rare and chronic disease communities. On Wednesday, we talked to Ashley Bykerk, Health Legislative Assistant to Senator Amy Klobuchar. Sen....
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Apr 30, 2021 | Virtual Advocacy Chat
Virtual Advocacy Chats Wednesday Wake Up and Afternoon Tea Time – with Joelle...
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Apr 8, 2021 | Virtual Advocacy Chat
April is National Minority Health Month and we’re putting a spotlight on the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities. Sen. Bill Cassidy’s Health Legislative Director, Mary Moody, joined us to discuss the John Lewis National Institute on Minority...
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Mar 25, 2021 | Virtual Advocacy Chat
Do you ever want to know what other patients are doing to raise their voice? Do you have tips on Self Advocating that you feel would benefit others? Or maybe you just want to hear other success stories? Whatever is it you have on your mind, this edition of Wednesday’s...
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