Chronic Bits:
Need help getting your meds?
-Posted: 2/24/2010
Today we're checking out NeedyMeds, a site referred as a resource for finding the best deals on prescription medications...and for getting help if you're not insured. What do you think of NeedyMeds?
Boom Boom Cards!
-Posted: 2/24/2010
We just like these because of their name. No, for realz, it's a great idea: Boom Boom Cards inspire acts of kindness and we're a bit smitten.
IIT Diabetes Innovation Fair yields some food for thought
-Posted: 2/24/2010
Check out three videos on Platform Strategy, Persuasive Technology, and Wellness Experience, all part of IIT Institute of Design's recent Diabetes Innovation Fair in Chicago near ChronicBabe HQ.
Editrix Jenni to perform at SXSWinteractive in a couple weeks!
-Posted: 2/24/2010
Hey Babes! We're so psyched to tell you Editrix Jenni will be part of 20x2, one of her fave events at the SXSWinteractive conference in Austin this March. Stay tuned for more details on how you can help her make a great statement in two minutes!
How to Cope with Pain Blog Carnival is fresh
-Posted: 2/24/2010
We adore the How to Cope with Pain blog, and their blog carnival is always a sweet collection of perspectives. Head on over for some fresh ideas!
New TEDMED talks are live!
-Posted: 2/23/2010
TEDMED talks are pretty awesome. Lucky for you, there are some new ones that just went live on their site !
Our Mission:
The mission of ChronicBabe is to help young women with chronic illness be their best...to be Babes! We believe that empowerment can be the strongest medicine - that women who feel in control of their lives, despite their health issues, can achieve anything they put their minds to. Our mission doesn't stop with this web site; founder Jenni Prokopy uses many mediums to spread the ChronicBabe message, including public speaking, articles in consumer and trade magazines, radio and TV appearances, and more.
Join us in our mission to improve the lives of young women living with chronic illness. For more information on how you can help, contact us directly:
Jenni Prokopy, Founder and Editrix - ChronicBabe.com
3712 N. Broadway, #628
Chicago, IL 60613
773.368.3074; fax 773.442.0668
ideas@chronicbabe.com
Staff:
![]() | Jenni Prokopy - Founder and Editrix. |
![]() | Elena Rubin - Magical Audio Princess. |
![]() | Matt Mayes, Stop Time Studio Inc. - Web Design & Development. Matt makes everything work, and puts up with Jenni's quirks and questions. He's also an excellent musician - check out his band, Jazz Conspiracy. |
| James Warden, Five Lake Arts - Photographer. Many of the photos on the site are taken by James, who spent an entire day at ChronicBabe HQ shooting hundreds of pics of Babes. |
| Christy Bauhs, Bauhs Creative - Graphic Designer. We have Christy to thank for our logo, and she's designed some cute buttons for us, too. (Email Jenni to request some.) She's an old friend and a real Babe! |
| Linda Cassady, Milkweed Studio - Graphic Designer. |
| Sundee Koffarnus - Graphic Designer. With her clean lines and keen sensibility, Sundee has kept Jenni and her projects looking super-sweet from day one. Another old friend who's a big part of our success! |
| Natalie Warden - Support Team. Jenni's best friend and constant supporter, Natalie brings a ton of creative energy to the ChronicBabe project and keeps the team laughing through even the most challenging times. Love this Babe! |
| Lauren Grover - Technical Assistance. Lauren has chipped in on a few crucial occasions and helped keep us in a happy place. Her work gearing up for the re-launch of ChronicBabe in April 2007 was life-saving. Much love! |
![]() | Chris Benevich - Contributing Writer. She's got a sharp wit and a keen eye for detail, and that's why she's such a vital part of the ChronicBabe team. She's helped make the Help Desk into a true resource for Babes. |
![]() | Anne Ford - Contributing Writer. Anne's got a sassy sense of humor and it shines in her work on the Help Desk. You can find her excellent writing all over the web and in Chicago-area publications. |
| Steve McGuire - Contributing Writer. Steve's a noted medical writer and he's been invaluable in setting up the Help Desk and other ChronicBabe projects. He rocks! | |
| Emily Sandberg - Contributing Writer. One of the first folks to chip in on ChronicBabe projects, Emily continues to crack us up at her web-based toilet of grievances, urm, blog: Be a Human Being. Love it! |





