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Health Union CEO/Co-Founder Shares How Content and Technology Build Patient Relationships with PharmaExec.com

July 20, 2016

Last week, Health Union CEO and Co-Founder, Olivier Chateau opened up to PharmaExec.com – a leading source for industry news and insights – about how our company is combining digital technologies and high-quality content to build real, trusted relationships with patients. Read an excerpt below or access the full article here.

Health Union Named Finalist in MM&M Awards 2016: Best Healthcare Consumer Media Brand

July 11, 2016

Today, MM&M announced finalists for its annual awards, which recognize and champion both creativity and effectiveness in healthcare marketing and communications. Health Union is proud to be among the finalists for Best Healthcare Consumer Media Brand for its patient-centric platform, MultipleSclerosis.net. Read more about MM&M Awards 2016 and see other finalists here.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients Often Go Without Medical Care and Self-Treat

June 29, 2016

A new national survey by Health Union of more than 1,000 individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) reveals that the condition is difficult to diagnose and often even more difficult to treat. Respondents often found healthcare providers and the public in general lacking in empathy and understanding of the full impact of the disease. Self-treatment often becomes the norm and controlling symptoms difficult.

New Health Union Survey Reveals Importance of Online Health Communities

June 15, 2016

A new survey from Health Union of more than 2,200 people with chronic health conditions and their caregivers illustrates how patients use online health information to better understand their health condition, learn about symptoms and treatment, and share experiences with other patients living with the same health condition. The findings are summarized in a recently published white paper, entitled “Social Media for Health: What Patients Really Want.”

Health Union Expands Industry-Leading Portfolio with Launch of New Online Communities in Oncology and Rare Diseases

February 2, 2026

New digital health communities for Cancer, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) underscore Health Union’s gold-standard approach to patient engagement.

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.

Health Union Launches ATTR-Amyloidosis.net

December 11, 2025

Health Union launches ATTR-Amyloidosis.net, a new digital community offering patients and caregivers reliable resources and essential peer support.

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.

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