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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 Acknowledged by Inc. 5000 as One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in the U.S.

August 15, 2018

Inc. magazine announced that Health Union has been ranked No. 740 on the 37th annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. After steadily receiving awards and recognitions within the Philadelphia business community and life sciences industry over the past eight years, the Inc. 5000 represents Health Union’s first national recognition.

Survey Finds Migraine Patients Largely Unaware of Newly Available CGRP Medications

August 9, 2018

People living with migraine recently gained another significant tool to effectively manage their condition when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first treatment to target calcitonin-gene-related peptides (CGRP). However, only one-third of respondents of Migraine In America 2018, a national survey by Health Union, LLC of people impacted by the condition, are even aware of CGRP therapies.

Survey Finds ‘Scanxiety’ Is Common Challenge for Lung Cancer Patients

July 2, 2018

Living with lung cancer is accompanied by a considerable level of anxiety, with 86 percent of respondents reporting at least a little bit of anxiety on any given day. However, what is often referred to as “scanxiety” – the anxiety, fear and worry associated with scans, specifically before the results are revealed – can exacerbate those feelings. Of those who experience scanxiety, three-quarters reported either “more” or “a lot more” anxiety around the time of scans than at other times.

Anna McClafferty Joins Health Union Leadership Team

Health Union Announces Acceptance to Present at IASLC 19th World Conference on Lung Cancer

June 22, 2018

Health Union, LLC has been accepted for a poster presentation at the IASLC 19th World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in Toronto. The poster, titled “Differentiating Characteristics of Patients Seeking a Second Opinion: A Survey on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients,” will be presented on Sept. 25.

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.”

New Study Finds Asthma Patients Rely Heavily on Rescue Inhalers, Condition Proves Difficult To Diagnose

May 12, 2016

Asthma patients report most frequently using rescue inhalers for treatment, showing the difficult path many people have prior to being correctly diagnosed.

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