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Plaque Psoriasis Patients Find Many Treatments Available, But Few Satisfied With Their Current Plan

August 18, 2016

Psoriasis in America 2016, a new national survey by Health Union of nearly 600 individuals with psoriasis, reveals that although patients have numerous treatment options, they have difficulty finding treatment plans that work. In addition, respondents reported a heavy emotional toll, with many feeling isolated and stigmatized due to the condition.

Mobile Impact and Optimization

July 29, 2016

Learn how online health communities are affected by the explosion of mobile usage and considerations in mobile content optimization.

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.

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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