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Travelling when you have a rare disease or chronic illness can be hard. But careful planning can make it more manageable, even during the holiday hustle and bustle.

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#rarediseaseawareness
#HolidayTravel #AccessibleTravel
December 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I have been collaborating w/ a incredible team at UPenn on a paper about PARDAC's needs assessment. I am proud to say it was published in Public Health Reports.

This one’s close to my heart — it highlights real stories from PAs #raredisease community.

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
The Experiences of Patients With Rare Diseases in Pennsylvania: A Community-Based Study
Rare diseases collectively affect approximately 30 million people in the United States. Despite advances in genomic medicine, early diagnosis is challenging because of limited awareness of, accessibil...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Rare Disease Day PA is coming!

📢 Save the Date!
🗓️ Monday, June 23
📍 PA Capitol, Main Rotunda

Join us for #RareDiseaseDay in Harrisburg to amplify patient voices & advocate for equitable care.

🤝 Press Conference & Legislative Lunch

#PARareDisease #raredisease
June 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Rare diseases are often misdiagnosed, but your family medical history could hold the key! Sharing your family's health story with doctors can help uncover patterns, leading to faster diagnosis and treatment.

#PARareDisease #raredisease
#rarediseaseawareness #MedicalHistoryMatters
March 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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We recently collaborated w/ PA Health Care Cost Containment Council on "Challenges in Rare Disease Research."

We thank the PHC4 team & leadership for their support on #RareDiseaseDay

Read the article at tinyurl.com/2adbsqjh

#PARareDisease
February 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Rare is strong. 
Rare is proud. 
Rare is resilient. 

February is #RareDiseaseMonth - let's shine a light on the community and advocate for a brighter future for all! 

#RareDiseases #PARareDisease
#FightForRare  #HopeInAction
#RareDiseaseAwareness
#ShowYourStripes
February 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM