Chronic Bits:

As we prep for the new ChronicBabe site, we're shutting down the bits.

-Posted: 4/22/2013

It was nice while it lasted! But the new stream-lined ChronicBabe.com won't have news items per se - although Editrix Jenni will be writing about newsworthy stuff. Just wanted you to know that we haven't forgotten about this feature...we're just letting it rest. Thanks!

Feeling down? Try some Kid President

-Posted: 1/30/2013

Your Editrix has had a little bout of depression the past two days. Rough stuff. But Kid President is helping a lot. Enjoy!

In preparation for 2014 and ObamaCare:

-Posted: 1/24/2013

This handy-dandy tool shows you how ObamaCare will impact YOUR health insurance situation.

A look at "sick lit"

-Posted: 1/10/2013

Some folks are freaked out by it. We feel empowered by it. XO Jane contributor S.E. Smith gives us the lowdown on "sick lit."

Join us for a LIVE chat today!

-Posted: 1/9/2013

Let's get together and talk about our hopes and challenges for the new year. Editrix Jenni and our amazing moderators, Rachel and Helen, all have a bunch of resolutions and plans to talk about, and we can't wait to hear yours. Join us at the Forum today at 6pm PST, 7pm MST, 8pm CST, 9pm EST, 10pm AT (that's 1pm in Sydney and Melbourne on Wednesday, January 9).

Fantastic new campaign

-Posted: 1/8/2013

...by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. J'adore! Thanks for reporting it, NYTimes.

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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. An award-winning independent writer, she's a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and Chicago Women in Publishing, and is the founder of ideaXchange, a Chicago-area creative networking group.
	Elena Rubin - Magical Audio Princess. Elena is currently a student at Flashpoint Academy in Chicago, and she helps Jenni and her guests sound awesome on the ChronicBabe Podcast.
	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. Linda keeps our publications and signage looking gorgeous, and she has a few more tricks up her sleeve. We love her unique sense of style and want to steal all her accessories.
	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!

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