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Peruse Health Union’s latest news announcements on survey findings, awards, leadership, and more. News media interested in learning more about how Health Union can help them tell the health stories they want to tell can visit our Press Kit and Resource Center for News Media.

Health Union Recognized for Unmatched Excellence in HCP and Patient Engagement, Earning 19 Awards

November 19, 2025

Health Union has been honored with 19 industry awards, including two Gold distinctions, for elevating the patient voice and providing authentic, community-based resources for chronic health conditions.

IBS In America Survey Finds Patients Struggle with Diagnosis

April 11, 2017

IBS In America 2017, a national survey by Health Union of more than 1,300 individuals who have experienced Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms, reveals many people initially chose to do nothing about symptoms and often received an improper diagnosis. The survey, released through Health Union’s online community, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, also finds patients are unsatisfied with their health care professionals (HCPs), struggle with negative feelings, and a majority are also diagnosed with other health conditions.

Survey Finds Lung Cancer Patients Stressed and Scared but Hopeful

March 1, 2017

Lung Cancer In America 2017, a newly released national survey by Health Union conducted with more than 800 individuals diagnosed with lung cancer, reveals high levels of stress and anxiety, even among those declared as having no evidence of disease (NED). The survey finds patients are satisfied with their health care professionals (HCPs), and see them as thorough and understanding.

Anna McClafferty Joins Health Union Leadership Team

Anna McClafferty joins Health Union Executive Leadership as SVP, Insights

February 2, 2017

Taking on the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Insights, Anna McClafferty has joined Health Union’s leadership team, where she will be responsible for driving the growth of the company’s Insights business.

Invisible Symptoms Impact Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients’ Lives, Hinder Diagnosis

December 14, 2016

Rheumatoid Arthritis In America 2016, a national survey by Health Union of more than 3,100 individuals who identified as having rheumatoid arthritis (RA), reveals that initial symptoms are often invisible to others, with respondents experiencing more than six on average. A summary infographic is also available. Among people with RA who took the survey, receiving a diagnosis often proved difficult with the average time between initial symptoms and diagnosis spanning four years.

Patients Turn to AI for Health Research but Remain Cautious of Accuracy and Privacy Risks

December 23, 2025

New data from Health Union’s survey of over 6,000 patients across 49 chronic conditions shows a rise in “AI-first” information-seeking, while highlighting a critical demand for human-centered oversight and verifiable transparency in digital health tools.

Press Releases

Health Union Recognized for Unmatched Excellence in HCP and Patient Engagement, Earning 19 Awards

IBS In America Survey Finds Patients Struggle with Diagnosis

Survey Finds Lung Cancer Patients Stressed and Scared but Hopeful

Anna McClafferty joins Health Union Executive Leadership as SVP, Insights

Invisible Symptoms Impact Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients’ Lives, Hinder Diagnosis

Patients Turn to AI for Health Research but Remain Cautious of Accuracy and Privacy Risks

Health Union Launches ATTR-Amyloidosis.net

Health Union Expands Custom Insights Solutions for Patients and Providers

Health Union Announces Winners of 2025 Social Health Awards: Elevating Healthcare’s Unsung Voices

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