--- title: "Chronic Conditions: Get Involved" date: 2026-07-07T15:00:00-04:00 author: Laura Prieto canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/chronic-conditions-get-involved" section: Resources --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Chronic Conditions: Get Involved ![Protestors assembled, with two wheelchair users in the foreground with a woman seated on a pink hat holding up a sign reading "We Care."](data:image/png;base64,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)International Women's Day Strike, Los Angeles, 2017 Molly Adams / Flickr CC 2.0 *Find groups and organizations that center women and gender-expansive people in their advocacy for the improved diagnosis and treatment of chronic conditions.* [**Breast Cancer Prevention Partners** ](https://www.bcpp.org/take-action/) Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) is a national organization working to eliminate toxic chemicals, and other environmental exposures with known links to breast cancer. Their mission is to save lives and prevent breast cancer before it starts. [**Endo Black, Inc.**](https://www.endoblack.org/) Endo Black, Inc. is a Black-women-led organization advocating for African American women and women of color affected by endometriosis. They provide resources such as discussion spaces and support groups to help combat the struggles that Black women and women of color face in attempting to seek help for endometriosis and its symptoms. [**Longhauler Advocacy Project**](https://www.longhauler-advocacy.org/support-our-mission) The majority women-led COVID-19 Longhauler Advocacy Project advances the understanding of Long COVID and its associated conditions, expediting solutions and assistance to Longhaulers and their families through advocacy, education, research, and support. Their website lists an abundance of immediately accessible action items and webinars/trainings. [**Positive Women's Network**](https://www.pwn-usa.org/get-involved-2/) The Positive Women's Network is a nationwide U.S. community of trans and cis women, gender diverse and transgender people living with HIV (WGDTLHIV). They prepare all women, trans, and gender diverse folks living with HIV to be effective advocates and leaders in all levels of policy and decision-making. [**White Dress Project**](https://www.thewhitedressproject.org/join-a-committee) The White Dress Project is a non-profit organization working to spread awareness about the widespread occurrence of uterine fibroids. The WDP promotes education, fosters research, creates a supportive community, and advocates for better health. Most women with fibroids do not like to wear white because of the heavy bleeding related to the condition. The “white dress” is not a fashion statement but a movement. It is an emblem of hope and strength for women who are suffering from fibroids and a reminder that we will find a cure. [**Weaving Voices**](https://weavingvoices.org/take-action/) Founded in 1995 as Women's Voices for the Earth, Weaving Voices is a progressive national environmental health organization. It works to change consumer behavior, corporate practices, and government policies in order to eliminate the toxic chemicals that impact the health of individuals and communities. They support community advocacy and education and organize to hold corporations, government, and decision-makers accountable. ### Letter Writing Campaigns The [Center for Environmental Health](https://ceh.org/take-action/), [Environmental Working Group](https://www.ewg.org/ewghs), [Pesticide Action Network North, ](https://www.panna.org/action/take-action/)and [Toxic-Free Future](https://toxicfreefuture.org/take-action/) all organize ongoing petition and virtual letter writing campaigns. Environmental Working Group also offers a student leadership program. ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [ chronic conditions](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/chronic-conditions) - [activism](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/activism) - [endometriosis](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/endometriosis) - [HIV](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/hiv) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();) ##### More to Explore [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Becoming a Heart Health Advocate TC discusses being diagnosed with congestive heart failure and why she became an advocate for heart health. ![Tannie](data:image/png;base64,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) TC discusses being diagnosed with congestive heart failure and why she became an advocate for heart health.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-becoming-a-heart-health-advocate) [ResourcesListen ## 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Making a Difference: From Care Work to Home Care Activism This podcast episode explores the challenges to accessible, affordable long-term care, as well as the need for fair pay for caregivers. ![An older Black woman with brown hair wearing a blue top and glasses sits next to a Black woman home aide nurse with curly hair who is filling out paperwork for the older woman.](data:image/png;base64,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) This podcast episode explores the challenges to accessible, affordable long-term care, as well as the need for fair pay for caregivers.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/care-work-to-home-care-activism) [ResourcesRead ## Heart Health: Get Involved Find groups and organizations that are spreading awareness of how women's heart health differs from that of men and advocating for improvements in the diagnosis and treatment women's heart health. ![A large group of people, many wearing red shirts with white hearts on them, stand in front of a black fence.](data:image/png;base64,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) Find groups and organizations that are spreading awareness of how women's heart health differs from that of men and advocating for improvements in the diagnosis and treatment women's heart health.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/heart-health-get-involved) [Where We StandRead ## Disability and Chronic Illness through a Feminist Lens We need to demand societal changes so that fewer disabling conditions exist, and so that those of us who are disabled or chronically ill can live as well as possible. ![Diverse group of young people chatting in college library including female student in wheelchair.](data:image/png;base64,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) We need to demand societal changes so that fewer disabling conditions exist, and so that those of us who are disabled or chronically ill can live as well as possible.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/where-we-stand/where-we-stand-disability-and-chronic-illness) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Being Supported During My Experience With Endometriosis CB discusses her endometriosis journey, offering advice to those who are experiencing painful menstrual cycles and highlighting the support of her family. ![Carlisa](data:image/png;base64,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) CB discusses her endometriosis journey, offering advice to those who are experiencing painful menstrual cycles and highlighting the support of her family.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-being-supported-during-my-experience-with-endometriosis) [ResourcesListen ## Lucia Ayiela on Digital Activism and Gender-Based Violence in the Horn of Africa How can digital activism push for change? What are the risks that come with speaking out online? Kenyan digital activist Lucia Ayiela talks about her work against gender-based violence. ![The podcast logo which consists of Black women protesting and a map of the horn of Africa. At the top are the words "Stories of Resilience."](data:image/png;base64,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) How can digital activism push for change? What are the risks that come with speaking out online? Kenyan digital activist Lucia Ayiela talks about her work against gender-based violence.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/lucia-ayiela-on-digital-activism-and-gender-based-violence-in-the-horn-of-africa) [ResourcesRead ## A Menstrual Expert's Surprising Tips On How To Talk About Your Period An interview with Dr. Inga Winkler about menstrual stigma – what it is, how it is perpetuated, and ways to combat it. ![A Menstrual Expert's Surprising Tips On How To Talk About Your Period](data:image/png;base64,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) An interview with Dr. Inga Winkler about menstrual stigma – what it is, how it is perpetuated, and ways to combat it.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-menstrual-experts-surprising-tips-on-how-to-talk-about-your-period)