The 2020 Healio Patient Voice is ...
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During this year’s ACG 2020 Virtual meeting, Healio hosted its annual Disruptive Innovators Award ceremony.
These awards stem from the disruption that Healio caused in gastroenterology by using a Peer Tested concept to deliver in print what physicians read online. Using analytics, data and social media, what is trending online is delivered to your mailbox. The Healio Disruptive Innovators represent the revolutionary mindset of Healio Gastroenterology.
From social media giants to health equity, these Healio Disruptive Innovators are the ultimate in Peer Tested with more than 1,000 of our readers and followers voting.
The Patient Voice
This award goes to a patient advocate or advocacy group that moved the needle on a disease regarding discussion in the public sphere, better communication between patients and providers and/or advocacy for legislative or regulatory action (drug approvals, insurance coverage, etc.).
The awardee is recognized by physicians as a resource for patients and/or an equal in discussion of the disease state.
This year’s winner is:
- Brooke Abbott, Crazy Creole Mommy and IBD Moms
Abbott is a single mom living with IBD and without her colon. In her own words, “Armed with a mommy bag and a new lease on life, she shares her stories, tears, triumphs and quick tips with other mommies with autoimmune diseases” via her blog, The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles.
Her personal experiences with IBD and arthritis led her join with her friend Amber Tresca to create IBD Moms, a community born out of a hashtag and a bond over mothering with a chronic condition. IBD Moms hosts Twitter chats and advocates for its community on Capitol Hill.
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