Our members share a lot about their unique health journeys and experiences here on the blog. Just recently, Kim spoke about her shock with MS, Betty talked about her frustration finding the right diagnosis, and Lori’s been sharing about life on the lung transplant list. And as part of our ongoing “A day in the… Continue reading A day in the life of Software Engineer Jonathan Slate
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Are you at risk? American Diabetes Association Alert Day
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), over 25 million people are living with type 2 diabetes in the United States, and 7 million aren’t even aware they have the condition. What’s more, 79 million people have prediabetes, a condition that can include several symptoms of diabetes.1 Do you know if you’re at risk… Continue reading Are you at risk? American Diabetes Association Alert Day
Give the gift of life on National Donor Day
Some of us might give our significant others and family members flowers and chocolates on Valentine’s Day, but did you know that February 14th is also National Donor Day? That’s right – in the spirit of love and giving, today is all about celebrating past donors and raising awareness for the five points of life:… Continue reading Give the gift of life on National Donor Day
Coming together to recognize World Aids Day
We believe that the best way to live better is by sharing real-world health experiences with each other, and today, PatientsLikeMe and aids.gov are encouraging everyone to share their own stories with HIV and AIDS. The theme of this year’s World Aids Day is “Shared Responsibility: Strengthening Results for an AIDS-Free Generation,” and you can participate by reaching… Continue reading Coming together to recognize World Aids Day
A day in the life of Social Media Specialist Jesse Smith
Our members give us a glimpse of their personal lives every single day when they share through their PatientsLikeMe profiles, and as the days tick down until Thanksgiving and Christmas, we’re getting into the holiday spirit by sharing a little about ourselves with you. Jesse Smith is the Social Media Specialist on the marketing team… Continue reading A day in the life of Social Media Specialist Jesse Smith
World Psoriasis Day – Global access to treatment
The international community is coming together today to raise awareness about psoriasis, and this year’s theme for World Psoriasis Day is ‘global access to treatment.’ The International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) includes almost 50 member associations around world, including the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) right here in the U.S. They’re helping to spread the… Continue reading World Psoriasis Day – Global access to treatment
National Depression Screening Day and National Bipolar Awareness Day
As part of Mental Illness Awareness Week, today is both National Depression Screening Day and National Bipolar Awareness Day. It’s all part of a larger effort to raise awareness about the mental conditions that affect the lives of millions of people around the world. So what are the stats on depression?[1] Depression affects as many… Continue reading National Depression Screening Day and National Bipolar Awareness Day