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Patients For a Moment: A yummy new blog carnival

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:00:20 -0500

It's patient-focused and really fun, and ChronicBabe is participating. Check out the blogs and learn some new stuff at Patients For a Moment #2.

All about the acetaminophen hullaballoo

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:59:35 -0500

Sheesh, it's like we can't even take Tylenol anymore without worrying the pain pill police are going to arrest us. Anyhoo... here's what Time magazine has to say about the recent FDA vote and whatnot.

Health care reform: Jennifer Jaff digs deeper

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:44:24 -0500

Our pal Jennifer Jaff of Advocacy for Chronic Illness Patients, Inc. is letting us reprint a terrific newsletter article that offers her perspective on the current health care reform discussion.

From Jennifer: Over the next two months, the Senate Finance Committee, Senate Health Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP Committee), and the three Committees in the House of Representatives with jurisdiction over health care are expected to mark-up (discuss, amend, refine) their various proposals before they are debated by the full Senate and House of Representatives. Luckily for you, we have reviewed the more than 1,500 pages of proposals that are available to the public, so we can give you the broad outlines.

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14,000 people with diabetes test their blood sugar at the same time

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:11:28 -0500

On July 14, at 4:00 pm ET, 14,000 people worldwide will test their blood sugar simultaneously and share their results online through TuDiabetes.com, a social network for people touched by diabetes, as well as through its sister Spanish language social network, EsTuDiabetes.com. Join up, Babes, and help our pal Manny Hernandez (he runs the sites) create a big awareness!

Need some help?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:01:19 -0500

Visited the Help Desk lately? We've just added a bunch of new resources, and have a ton more that we'll load in during the next few weeks. Have an idea for a Help Desk resource? Let us know!

Guest essay: What independence means to me

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:09:37 -0500

Every once in a while we enjoy the presence of a guest writer. Today, Pinky Patel shares her perspective on what it means to be independent—even if others see her as something else.

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Is your hat on crooked?

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:09:48 -0500

Just for fun, check out this Flickr pool: Is Your Hat On Crooked? Can you spot your humble (silly) Editrix in a couple of the videos?

Grand Rounds is fresh @ Pharmamotion

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:07:54 -0500

All the way from Argentina, a quickie Grand Rounds from Pharmamotion, for your reading pleasure. Meet some new health bloggers, Babes!

The PODCAST lives!

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:18:29 -0500

Woo hoo! After much tweaking, we're thrilled to launch the ChronicBabe podcast today! The first episode, ChronicBabe 101, has lots of tips you can start using TODAY to feel better. You can listen to it stream on our site or download it for later listening. Check out the new ChronicBabe podcast today, and then let us know what you think!

Tell your health care story - and help others

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:21:47 -0500

Have you always wished that you could tell your health care story and help others? Here’s your chance. Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc. and the University of Michigan Center for Managing Chronic Disease have been awarded a grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the obstacles facing the chronically ill and caregivers, interventions that do and do not work to surmount those obstacles, and ways in which the work done by the NIH, (including research and clinical trials) may be helpful to patients with chronic illnesses.

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Everything is brand new and waiting for you...and the chance to help you feel better

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:50:06 -0500

Everything is brand new and waiting for you to enjoy. That's what I was reminded of yesterday, Father's Day, as I held a brand new baby in my arms. His innocence and wonderment took me out of myself, helped me forget my pain and exhaustion for a moment. What a gift! Are you looking for these gifts in your own life?

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These are a few of our favorite things...for gettin' sexy

Thu, 28 May 2009 11:41:12 -0500

Admit it: There are times you don't feel super-sexy. Sometimes I don't either. Who can blame us, with chronic illness interrupting our days and nights with its yucky symptoms? It's impossible to feel like a sex kitten every single day, but there are a few things you can do to boost your vibe. No matter how sick you are, there is ALWAYS something you can do to feel more Babe than Chronic. Here are four ideas to get you started!

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Are you TRULY well-informed about your illness(es)? (In honor of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day May 12)

Thu, 07 May 2009 14:42:25 -0500

Are you well-read? Well-informed? Do you keep up on research? Read the latest journals? If so, you probably know more than Editrix Jenni does about her conditions. In honor of National Fibromyalgia Awarness Day on May 12, Jenni talks about how to stay informed about your conditions, offering some helpful tips and strategies.

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The ChronicBabe Podcast! It's coming soon...

Thu, 07 May 2009 11:25:27 -0500

We're SO EXCITED to tell you the ChronicBabe Podcast is coming soon! The first episode is produced, and there more are in production right now, including interviews with Laurie Edwards of A Chronic Dose and Rosalind Joffe of Keep Working Girlfriend!

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