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Health Union Launches New Online Community: AtopicDermatitis.net

September 22, 2017

In addition to the physical symptoms of atopic dermatitis such as intense itching and dry, scaly skin, people suffering from the condition often wrestle with feelings of embarrassment and frustration, according to “Atopic Dermatitis In America,” a new Health Union survey. The online survey was conducted May 3-July 11, 2017 and accompanied the launch of Health Union’s newest community, AtopicDermatitis.net.

Psoriasis In America patient survey 2017

Survey Reveals Psoriasis Patients’ Journeys Take Different Paths

August 8, 2017

A new Health Union national survey of more than 1,000 individuals diagnosed with psoriasis reveals that each person’s symptoms and treatment journey is different and some patients’ paths are more circuitous than others. Psoriasis In America 2017 was conducted online between April 4, 2017 – May 26, 2017 and released through Health Union’s online community, PlaquePsoriasis.com.

Health Union & RheumatoidArthritis.net Named Finalist in MM&M Awards 2017: Healthcare Consumer Media Brand

July 21, 2017

On July 11, Health Union was named a finalist in MM&M’s 2017 Awards – Healthcare Consumer Media Brand – for RheumatoidArthritis.net. MM&M’s annual awards recognize and champion both creativity and effectiveness in healthcare marketing and communications.

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Skin Cancer Patients’ Road to Diagnosis Can be Rocky

July 5, 2017

Skin Cancer In America 2017 survey finds that many skin cancer patients struggle with the shock of diagnosis and fear of recurrence once treated.

Living with Multiple Sclerosis is more complex than you think

New Survey Finds Multiple Sclerosis Patients Struggle with Misdiagnosis and Invisible Symptoms

April 27, 2017

MS in America 2017, a national survey of more than 5,300 individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), reveals many people initially received an improper diagnosis and have trouble finding an effective treatment. The survey, conducted between January 25 and March 1, 2017, also finds patients struggle with pain and symptoms that impact many aspects of daily life. MS in America 2017 is the fifth annual Health Union survey about the condition.

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.

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