Imagine guiding someone in their darkest hour, offering support when they need it most and being a champion for positive change. If that sounds like your vision for the future, it makes sense that you ...

Launching an employee advocacy program, as with many new company initiatives, is bound to spark initial interest. Eager employees will start creating and sharing content, building their personal ...

A person can self-advocate by gaining knowledge about their healthcare rights and taking action to improve the level of care they receive. Learning to self-advocate can help people understand their ...

Advocating for yourself during childbirth can feel challenging. However, creating a birth plan, choosing a birth advocacy partner, and learning how to make informed decisions can help ensure you feel ...

Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in advocating for their child’s healthcare needs, acting as their voice and actively participating in medical decisions, especially when the child is young ...

With a limited amount of allotted time and a pressing health matter to discuss, a trip to the doctor’s office can sometimes feel like a high-stakes event. Even the most routine visits can leave you ...

Self-advocacy is essential for driving patient-centered insurance practices, despite the burden on cancer patients and caregivers. Prior authorization for cancer care is often unnecessary, causing ...

When you live with primary immunodeficiency (PI), daily routines, such as going to school, working, and seeing friends and family, can turn into a potential health risk. Because PI is rare and you may ...

Many women can relate to feeling like their doctor isn’t listening to them or taking their concerns seriously. Feeling unheard like this is the direct result of the gender bias that has long ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Parental advocacy is a powerful model for children, teaching ...

Every coming out journey is different. For my queer teen, it was a multi-step process. First she told only me. Then she told my husband and son. Next, her closest friends. Finally, it was time to tell ...

Washington’s top interest groups invested over $283.1 million in lobbying last year, reflecting a growing trend of corporate political advocacy. Understanding legislative processes and building ...