Press Releases

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 Launches First-of-its-Kind Social Health Network

June 9, 2022

The Social Health Network represents an evolution of Health Union’s mission to help people with chronic and complex conditions live better.

HU President Lauren Lawhon Recognized Among 2022 PM360 ELITE

May 17, 2022

Lawhon has been instrumental in identifying how to manage priorities as Health Union navigates new opportunities, changing dynamics and impressive growth.

Health Union Recognized Among Fastest-Growing Companies by Financial Times

April 12, 2022

Health Union made the list with a 247.2% annual growth rate in revenue between 2017 and 2020 and a 51.4% compound annual growth rate.

Survey: Focal Seizures Lead to Complex Epilepsy Treatment Journey

January 11, 2022

Respondents with focal seizures were more likely than those who aren’t to currently be using prescription medications and various alternative therapies.

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.

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