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 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.

Survey Reveals Most People with SMA Using New Gene Therapies

October 19, 2022

Three-fourths of survey respondents said they currently use an “SMN-enhancing” treatment, while another 19% said they previously used one.

Health Union Hires Scott Schappell (CRO) & Steve Warker (EVP, Product)

October 17, 2022

These key hirings bring experience and expertise that will enhance and extend the value of Health Union’s business model and offerings.

A woman gives a presentation

Health Union to Present Myasthenia Gravis Poster at AANEM Annual Meeting

September 20, 2022

The aim of Health Union’s research was to determine how using MG-specific community resources may impact patients’ perceptions of their health journey.

Health Union Announces Inaugural Social Health Awards Honorees

August 29, 2022

The Social Health Awards empower and celebrate health leaders who are essential to the ongoing conversations and connections made through social health.