Hear from friend of PCORI, Catherine Ames, on the “Arthritis Life” podcast as she talks about her experience living with multiple chronic illnesses and provides her insights on being a PCORI patient stakeholder.

LOVED this conversation with the fierce, passionate Catherine Ames, all about learning how to advocate as a young chronic illness patient. She's active in Young Patients' AREA, The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute and other important issues. We also discussed overcoming internalized ableism.

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Rheum-Mates in the US - Study Alert!

The American College of Rheumatology conditionally recommends eating a 'Mediterranean Diet' for people in the United States living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. It's true, I was part of the guideline committee!

As a person with…

The ACR, ARP, & Rheumatology Research Foundation need you! Expand your professional network & make a difference in #rheum . Get involved & volunteer for an open position on the board of directors or a standing committee today. Deadline June 1. Learn more → acr.tw/4aFwLug

#sarcoidosis #rheumtwitter #medtwitter #pulmtwitter #cardiotwitter

My automatic captions called rheumatic disease “dramatic disease” and to be honest it’s not wrong at all…😂🫠🫠🫠

#rheum #rheum aticdisease #dramaticdisease

Yesterday was #WORDDay2024 and so many of you have got involved in raising awareness that we're going to be continuing to share your fantastic photos today!
7 year old Willow has #JIA and uveitis. She was diagnosed when she was just 18 months old. Here she is raising awareness.

So grateful to the one of a kind Christine Stamatos for coming onto the podcast to demystify fibromyalgia, rheumatic disease and long covid - she’s a gifted communicator and we delved into comprehensive lifestyle methods plus meds to manage these!

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Today I'm interviewing the incredible autoimmune patient & advocate Gretchen Gretchen 🌻 about what it's like to run 2 half marathons in 2 days, while raising funds for autoimmune research at Benaroya Research Institute! Perfect timing for autoimmune awareness month!

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It was a joy and a delight to chat with TheBeesleyBuzz , thank you for sharing the episode with others!

What's it like to be an *adult* living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)? Did you know that the diagnosis follows you to adulthood?

Hear JAR Project #ThinkJIA founder Rebecca's story on the Arthritis Life Podcast! #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis

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This one's for the swifties: a deep dive into the 'Taylor Swift Grasp,' from the perspective of an occupational therapist living with rheumatoid arthritis!
Why is this grasp helpful for hypermobility, hand pain & weakness? #Rheum Rheum Cat

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