A parent’s greatest fear, their child suddenly falling ill. What’s worse? When they stop and think, what should I do? I can’t afford to go to the doctor. This was …
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Picture this: you’re living in a community in which most people have running water, except for you. You need water to survive, but when you go to the store to …
We asked Kelly Folkers why is ending medical debt so important? A year of taking care of a sick family member has given her a unique perspective and a passion …
You might not know it yet, but “Parity” is an important term when it comes to mental health, substance abuse disorder, and insurance benefits. Knowing about Parity—a term which is …
Join us this January for a series of unique state-level advocacy education events. All events are free, see details about registration below. NYC Week of Action: Coffee and Policy Chat …
A HUGE BILL ARRIVED TWO AND A HALF YEARS AFTER A VISIT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM: WHAT TO DO? When Junko Arita, single mother of two, went to the emergency …
When Susan Unger’s Insurance Plan Suddenly Stopped Covering Her Diabetes Medication, She Fought Back
What would you do if one day, the insurance that you paid into for over two decades, stopped paying for your life-saving drugs? Susan Unger is a 64-year-old New Yorker. …
This fall, we joined our advisor Anna Allen as she presented at Lenox Hill Greenwich Village. Anna is the founder of Say Ah!, an important partner of We The Patients. …
If getting access to fair and safe healthcare is a fight, Ilene Corina is the kind of person you want in your corner. Corina is a Patient Safety Educator and …
Did you catch us on Bronxtalk last week? If you didn’t, have no fear! Watch our episode below: Our host Gary Axelbank sat down with myself and Judy Sheridan-González, President …