HealthAdvocateX

Our upcoming Rare Diseases XCenter brings together experts and advocates working at the intersection of rare disease care, policy, and lived experience.

Panel speakers Nate Milam, Founder & CEO; Kaitlin Patton, Clinical Psychologist; and Victoria Killian, BCPA, PCM, CDME will share insights and tools to strengthen your advocacy practice.

Join us live on November 6, 2025, from 4–5:30 PM PT on Zoom to learn from their expertise.

Free to attend | 5.0 BCPA CE credits available with discounted bundle purchase

Complete the series to earn your Rare Disease Completion Badge and showcase your expertise in rare disease advocacy.

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/xcenter-rare-diseases-registration-1755312439759?aff=oddtdtcreator

Community Conversation: Measles 2025 – Lessons About Vaccine Advocacy

The measles outbreak of 2025 in the US and Canada highlighted how decades of changing views on vaccine safety and value can shape public health outcomes. For health advocates, knowing how to respond to skepticism and misinformation is essential.

Join Molly OShea, MD, FAAP, as she explores the roots of vaccine hesitancy and equips advocates with practical tools to foster collaboration instead of division in vaccine conversations—skills that apply across all vaccine-related discussions.

Date & Time: October 13, 2025 | 11 AM – 12 PM (PT)
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE for the general public, $10 for HealthAdvocateX Professional Members earning CE Credit, $30 for Non-Members earning CE Credit

Register Here: https://healthadvocatex.org/events/measles-2025-lessons-about-vaccine-advocacy/

We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our Board in 2026. If you or someone you know has a commitment to healthcare advocacy and community engagement, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are specifically seeking individuals with a legal, financial, or development background to bring their expertise to our Board.
Board members are vital in helping us keep our organization running and create opportunities for advocates to connect and collaborate. We need your skills and perspectives to make an even bigger impact in our community.

Learn more and apply today: https://healthadvocatex.org/2026-new-board-member-recruitment/

Application deadline: October 17th

Stigma and stereotypes continue to shape how individuals with substance use disorder are treated and supported. Our upcoming August Community Conversation will explore how advocates and care teams can address these barriers while learning about current trends and practical strategies to support individuals on their recovery journey. Attendees will hear about key case management strategies, innovative grassroots advocacy initiatives, and community education forums making a difference in recovery pathways today.

When: August 11, 2025 | 11am–12pm (PT)
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE to attend. Add 1.0 BCPA CE Credit for $10 (Professional Members) or $30 (Non-Members).

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-disease-of-addiction-confronting-stigma-trends-and-paths-to-recovery-tickets-1520291525879?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify current opioid overdose trends and the role of synthetic opioids and social determinants of health.
2. Understand how stigma and stereotypes impact treatment for substance use disorder.
3. Explore case management and innovative programs supporting recovery.