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If you missed the TedMed conference...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:14:20 -0600

...because, hey, most of us don't have a couple thousand bucks around for attending...this list of terrific medical iPhone apps from David Pogue gives us a little taste of what the event was like.

Hear Editrix Jenni on Vocalo.org: Archived!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:53:49 -0500

If you missed today's appearance on Vocalo.org, Chicago's community-produced internet radio, check out the archived show now. Editrix Jenni Prokopy is the guest at the 12 o'clock hour for about 40 minutes, and the discussion ranges from lupus to sex to dance music to medication to tattoos...it's all over the place!

Talk to Editrix Jenni LIVE Thursday, Oct. 29, noon CST on Vocalo.org

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:04:52 -0500

Chicago-based Vocalo.org is hosting Editrix Jenni Prokopy LIVE on air tomorrow, October 29 at noon CST to talk about living well in spite of chronic illness. Call in with your questions; the radio station streams online so you can call from anywhere!

The Forum is powerful! Are you a member yet?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:54:20 -0500

We're well beyond 300 members, and many new people are joining each day; it's gratifying for us at ChronicBabe HQ to see it grow so fast. The Forum is so incredible! We hope you'll join if you're not a member yet...there is so much for you to learn and many connections to make.

Grand Rounds at Code Blog is spooky!

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:01:31 -0500

We're so proud to be included once again in Grand Rounds, hosted this week by Code Blog. It's a spooky edition! Go trick-or-treating and learn a ton (and laugh a lot).

What does Editrix Jenni think about health care reform?

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:11:06 -0500

She talks about the issue at The Women's Media Center, an organization that works to make sure women's voices are heard across the land. Read the piece, and let us know what you think!

Want to tell the First Lady what you think about health care reform?

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:58:51 -0500

You can! iVillage has a video from Michelle Obama, and you can respond with your opinions, which will be sent directly to the White House.

Fibromyalgia: HealthWomen host tons of new tips, including videos with Editrix Jenni Prokopy

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:06:46 -0500

Editrix Jenni Prokopy has been partnering with HealthyWomen (formerly the National Women's Health Resource Center) to create some awesome fibromyalgia awareness pieces and advice for living well with this chronic pain condition. There are even some supercool videos with Jenni talking about healthy living, workplace and travel tips!

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Here's a song (or 21) to help you sleep

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:10:48 -0500

I've been having trouble sleeping lately, lots on my mind and lots going on are combining to mess with my sleep schedule. So just like the breathe playlist I created a couple months, this playlist is designed with a specific purpose: to get me thinking about sleep. I think you'll love it too!

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Invisible Illness Week may be over...

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:28:22 -0500

...but it's not really over. There are still a ton of great resources available! Starting with Editrix Jenni Prokopy's presentation on healthy boundaries for sick chicks.

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Invisible Illness Week starts tomorrow!

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:17:13 -0500

Invisible Illness Week starts tomorrow, and there are TONS of ways to participate and learn. You can hear all the speakers LIVE at BlogTalkRadio (and ask questions) but even if you can't make it LIVE, you can listen to archived presentations later. We've got the full schedule of speakers...check out the official website for all the scoop!

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30 things you may not know about my illness: fibromyalgia

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:17:21 -0500

In honor of Invisible Illness Awareness Week, here's my contribution to the "30 things" meme. Want to write your own? Head over to the forum and post!

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What I would have said had I been called upon (and why you should always speak up when given the chance)

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:53:13 -0500

I've been a reporter for 20 years. I've probably interviewed at least 400 people, maybe 500, possibly many more; I've been known to write 1,000-word pieces for which I interviewed more than 20 people, and I've written countless pieces.

Never more in my life have I understood what it feels like to be interviewed for a piece and then not be quoted.

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Help spread the word about Invisible Illness Awareness Week 2009

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:22:12 -0500

From our pal Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries and Invisible Illness Awareness Week: We are getting closer to Invisible Illness Awareness Week and our goal is to make sure as many people as possible are informed about our cool "virtual" conference which will be held online (for free) Sept 14-18, 2009. Workshops will be at 9 am, noon, 3 and 5:30 pm Pacific time each day (live via Blog Talk Radio). You can even call in and ask questions! And we are giving away lots of prizes too! To help us reach the 133 million people living with chronic illness I've put together a list: "6 Ways You Can Make a Difference on Facebook" to help us out!

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