Announcements

Hi! It's been a while. I didn't mean for it to be so long...I just hit a bit of a wall and had to take a ChronicBabe break. But guess what? It's leading to something super-lovely. I'm remaking ChronicBabe. Tearing it down so I can build it back up. It's gonna be a whole new ballgame, chicas. Read on for more...

Posted: 4/19/2013 in Announcements

Hi folks! We're cranking up our Pinterest community, and Editrix Jenni has created a bunch of new Chronicbabe boards.

Want to join in the fun? Check out our boards, comment, follow us, and if you'd like to help add to any of our ChronicBabe boards, please let us know! Just send a request through the comments below. 

Posted: 2/22/2013 in Announcements

I have some ideas about where this project will go in the coming years, but I'm curious to hear from you. What do you find useful? What do you want more of? What would be most valuable to you on this journey with chronic illness? How can I help you?

Posted: 1/28/2013 in Announcements

Happy new year, babes! December was a rough month for Editrix Jenni, who was sick twice with gastroenteritis and missed nearly two weeks of work and fun. Thanks for your patience while we rested and healed. We have fun plans to share...

Posted: 1/2/2013 in Announcements

Hi all, you may have noticed the site has been a little quiet the past three weeks. That's because, in addition to the holiday rush, Editrix Jenni has been hit TWICE by nasty gastrointestinal bugs that have put her out of commission for days at a time.

Expect to see much more happening in the coming weeks. Thanks for your care and patience. Sending you much love, Editrix Jenni and the ChronicBabe Team

Posted: 12/19/2012 in Announcements

Holidays can be hard on us ChronicBabes, so I hope you're giving yourselves PTMO. And they can be super fun - so I hope you're planning to enjoy! I'm sending you so much love today, babes. And I know all the people who make ChronicBabe happen are also sending you much love and peace. XO!

Posted: 11/21/2012 in Announcements

We're always looking for ways to offer new, interesting resources here at ChronicBabe. As Editrix Jenni travels to health care conferences around the country, she's meeting fascinating folks—who have amazing stories to tell.

So we decided: Let's open up ChronicBabe to some guest posts. We want to hear YOUR story! Here's how to participate:

Posted: 10/1/2012 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Inspiration

In case you missed our email announcement earlier this week, check this out: Editrix Jenni has a new resource for ChronicBabes that fills a major knowledge gap.

Jenni interviewed Jean Poole, a medical billing advocate with a background in nursing and an MBA. Jean explains a tons of ins and outs of medical bills, shining a light on things everyone should know when it comes to reading bills—and not getting overcharged.

Posted: 9/22/2012 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools

If you've been following my Twitter feed the past week, you've no doubt seen that big things are afoot! I've been shooting video with Elizabeth McQuern for the super-duper top-secret project I've been crafting for the past few months. It's actually been nearly a year since I started it! I'm finally ready to give you a little sneak peek into my biggest creation ever: ChronicBabe 101.

Posted: 8/24/2012 in Announcements

The shoot starts tomorrow. Am I ready to create this big, huge, masterful resource that will help hundreds, maybe thousands, of women live awesome lives in spite of illnes?

Posted: 8/14/2012 in Announcements

So I don't want to be a total tease, but it's been a year in the making and I'm nearly ready to announce our first-ever ChronicBabe educational product! I'm so excited to share this with you all!

Posted: 8/1/2012 in Announcements

I've been craving more one-on-one time with ChronicBabes, and decided a video series would be a good start. Check out the first episode and add your comments and questions below it at YouTube - and I'll answer your questions in upcoming episodes! (You can also catch the video on Vimeo, if you prefer.)

Posted: 6/6/2012 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools

You may see it mentioned in the Chronic Bits sidebar, or in the weekly Goodie Bag newsletter, though you are confused as to what formal chat is. Rachel—our lead forum moderator—takes you through what it is, and how to participate...and why we think you'll LOVE it!

Posted: 10/4/2011 in Announcements

Starting Tuesday, September 27, I'm taking a month-long sabbatical. But we'll still have awesome content for you the whole time I'm gone! Read on for more info.

Posted: 9/26/2011 in Announcements

One thing that's been missing lately from ChronicBabe.com is stories from other women. So today, I'm putting out a call for real patient stories—the kind that can inspire other women in your shoes. 

Posted: 9/21/2011 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Inspiration

Rachel, our head Forum moderator and official Mid-Tern (that's Mid-thirties Intern) got this fabulous idea to hold a live chat at the ChronicBabe Forum, all about diabetes. Read on for all the details about this special chat on Monday, September 12!

Posted: 8/23/2011 in Announcements

The "You Can Do This Project" by Kim over at Texting My Pancreas is shaping up to be a fabulous way for folks with diabetes to help spread the word that despite all the daily struggles you may live with, you CAN still have an incredible life. You can be part of it! Read on for more...

Posted: 6/1/2011 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Inspiration

This is a special guest post from our pal Juliana, who has an awesome project to tell you about: Loving It All! Please read about her project, check out her Kickstarter site that's all about it, and consider helping her spread the word and contributing. It's a completely worthy cause. Thanks!

Posted: 4/26/2011 in Announcements

Friends, we are so thrilled to announce that today, ChronicBabe.com was featured on Chicago's ABC 7 news! Read on for the video...

Posted: 4/7/2011 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Inspiration

We've always loved Leslie's blog carnival over at Getting Closer to myself: Patients for a Momemt (PFAM). Every once in a while, we get to host! So this February 23, we'll once again be home to a lovely collection of posts.

Posted: 2/14/2011 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Blog Carnival

So much exciting news to report today...including the announcement that I'll be speaking at SxSWinteractive 2011 this March! I hope you'll be able to come meet me and join in the conversation: Health Communities: Superheroes Who Need a Justice League. Read on for more...

Posted: 2/4/2011 in Announcements

We're rolling out DISQUS today, a simple, powerful conversation tool that will allow anyone to continue the conversation beyond the articles. You can comment, participate in threaded conversations, get email updates on those conversations, and reply through email, even from your mobile device. And you don't even have to create a DISQUS account to use it; you can log in using Twitter or Facebook, too.

Posted: 2/4/2011 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools

From Editrix Jenni: One of our favorite blogs, How to Cope with Pain, is having a contest. Here are the details right from the founder (just to be clear, this is NOT a ChronicBabe contest - we just think it's an AWESOME contest and wanted to encourage as many readers as possible to head over and participate!):

Posted: 2/3/2011 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools

As a ChronicBabe, I have a ton of friends with diabetes, many of them Type 1 - meaning they've had it since they were kids. And I also know a lot of parents with Type 1 kiddos.

These folks need your help. The challenges the face are immense; the costs they incur are huge. Manny Hernandez of Tu Diabetes has come up with an incredible plan: simply watch the video below, and for every time it's watched, a child in need gets insulin. It's just that simple.

Posted: 11/5/2010 in Announcements

Vegas, baby! That's where I'll be next week with lots of my health bloggy friends, and I wanted to fill you in on what's going down. Thanks to our awesome sponsors (including Johnson & Johnson and MedPageToday), I'll be participating on a panel with some interesting health writers.

Posted: 10/9/2010 in Announcements

ChronicPal Jennifer Jaff of Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc., offers her perspective on where we are with health care reform. As always, we love to hear what she has to say:

Several important provisions of the health reform law will take effect this month. September 23, 2010, marks the six-month anniversary of the signing of the reform law. While you may not feel like celebrating that fact, it's important to know that several of the law's provisions will kick in on that date or shortly thereafter.

Posted: 9/6/2010 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Coping

Just a couple more days remain to vote for my 2011 SXSW Interactive panel. Health Communities: Superheroes Who Need a Justice League will aim to help people build better sites that truly help each other - and this is the FIRST year SXSW has included a health track, so it's extra important to be included. I can't get there without your help! Please take just one minute today to register and vote up my panel, and please spread the word by sharing the link on Facebook and Twitter.

Posted: 8/25/2010 in Announcements

We're celebrating our five-year birthday by hosting an essay contest. Read on for all the details on rules, deadline, and prizes. That's right: PRIZES!

Posted: 6/21/2010 in Announcements

ChronicBabe is proud to host Grand Rounds, the weekly blog carnival that gathers the best of the medical blogosphere. Our theme, as usual, is babelicious: Ladylike. Read on for more.

Posted: 4/20/2010 in Announcements

"Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

ChronicPal and health care advocate Jennifer C. Jaff, founder of Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc., sums up the new health care reform bill (HR 4872) and offers her perspective on what it means for us ChronicBabes. We're in full agreement. Read on...

Posted: 3/22/2010 in Announcements

Hi Babes! It's almost time for Patients for a Moment, a blog carnival BY patients and FOR patients. I would love to have your participation! If you're blogging about living with illness, please join us! The instructions are simple. Deadline for submitting posts: NOON (CST) on MONDAY, NOV. 16. Read on for the instructions...

Posted: 11/14/2009 in Announcements

Invisible Illness Week starts tomorrow, and there are TONS of ways to participate and learn. You can hear all the speakers LIVE at BlogTalkRadio (and ask questions) but even if you can't make it LIVE, you can listen to archived presentations later. We've got the full schedule of speakers...check out the official website for all the scoop!

Posted: 9/13/2009 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Inspiration

From our pal Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries and Invisible Illness Awareness Week: We are getting closer to Invisible Illness Awareness Week and our goal is to make sure as many people as possible are informed about our cool "virtual" conference which will be held online (for free) Sept 14-18, 2009. Workshops will be at 9 am, noon, 3 and 5:30 pm Pacific time each day (live via Blog Talk Radio). You can even call in and ask questions! And we are giving away lots of prizes too! To help us reach the 133 million people living with chronic illness I've put together a list: "6 Ways You Can Make a Difference on Facebook" to help us out!

Posted: 8/30/2009 in Announcements

ChronicBabe.com is a co-sponsor of Invisible Illness Awareness Week 2009, and we're starting promotion today! There will be a TON of things to learn, speakers to hear, prizes to win and more. There are many ways to get involved. This message from lead organizer Lisa Copen of Rest Ministries will get you started.

Posted: 7/15/2009 in Announcements

Babes, we've been so busy these past few weeks, and you're starting to see the fruits of our labors! Today we announce the ChronicBabe Forum, a place where you can join the discussion about life as a young woman with chronic illness.

Posted: 7/13/2009 in Announcements

Our pal Jennifer Jaff of Advocacy for Chronic Illness Patients, Inc. is letting us reprint a terrific newsletter article that offers her perspective on the current health care reform discussion.

From Jennifer: Over the next two months, the Senate Finance Committee, Senate Health Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP Committee), and the three Committees in the House of Representatives with jurisdiction over health care are expected to mark-up (discuss, amend, refine) their various proposals before they are debated by the full Senate and House of Representatives. Luckily for you, we have reviewed the more than 1,500 pages of proposals that are available to the public, so we can give you the broad outlines.

Posted: 7/9/2009 in Announcements

Have you always wished that you could tell your health care story and help others? Here’s your chance. Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc. and the University of Michigan Center for Managing Chronic Disease have been awarded a grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the obstacles facing the chronically ill and caregivers, interventions that do and do not work to surmount those obstacles, and ways in which the work done by the NIH, (including research and clinical trials) may be helpful to patients with chronic illnesses.

Posted: 6/25/2009 in Announcements

We're SO EXCITED to tell you the ChronicBabe Podcast is coming soon! The first episode is produced, and there more are in production right now, including interviews with Laurie Edwards of A Chronic Dose and Rosalind Joffe of Keep Working Girlfriend!

Posted: 5/7/2009 in Announcements

She's done it again: Purse-maker extraordinaire Cinnamon Cooper of Poise has created a new ChronicBabe bag, one that you're sure to love for years to come.

Editrix Jenni loves running around the city with her stripey ChronicBabe bags, and this cute little number is the latest addition to the club. Order yours today and we get 50% of the price to help run our site!

Posted: 4/13/2009 in Announcements

There's been a lot of hubbub tonight about Wellsphere: the selling of the company to HealthCentral (reported by our pals at the Wall Street Journal Health Blog) for one, and Wellsphere's use of blogger's RSS feeds to fill its content well. Twitterers across the globe went berserk (check out this search to see the fallout) and lots of readers and fellow health writers checked in with me, especially since ChronicBabe is up for one of the sites People's Health Blogger Awards.

So it's late, I'm pooped, but I thought I'd offer a few thoughts. First, read Dr. Val's nice overview of the situation, and consider listening to Dr. Anonymous's show tomorrow night for what I'm sure will be a robust discussion of the situation. Second, if you're a health blogger who gave Wellsphere your RSS feed, please don't think I'm peeing in your pool here—I'm just throwing out a few opinions and hoping current and aspiring writers will be inspired to learn more beyond what I have to say so they can protect themselves, as we all have a right to do. P.S. After much thought and discussion, I am withdrawing from the People's Health Blogger Awards and pulling my Wellsphere account. I just can't support an organization that's causing so much dischord in the health blogging community.

Posted: 1/28/2009 in Announcements

We LOVE hosting Grand Rounds, the weekly traveling collection of the best medical web writing, so we're excited to host for the third time on January 27, 2009! Read on for more details...

Posted: 1/23/2009 in Announcements

Blog carnivals are a terrific way to spread the word about both new and established health bloggers, and we get so much fun out of participating in Grand Rounds each week we started to wonder: Would ChronicBabe readers enjoy reading—or participating in—a woman-focused health blogging blog carnival? Take the 5-minute ChronicBabe blog carnival survey and tell us what you think. Thanks!

Posted: 1/23/2009 in Announcements

Our pal Tawra Kellam at Living on a Dime are having a big sale through January 7, where you can get 50% to 63% off their terrific books: Dining on a Dime, Dig Out of Debt and Penny Pinchin' Mama.

But even bigger than that: Tawra's letting us give away a copy of Dining on a Dime, which includes more than 1,200 tips on saving cash when grocery shopping and cooking (including tons of helpful recipes). Read on for rules...

Posted: 1/1/2009 in Announcements

Our pal Kimberly Soenen has created "a project dedicated to exposing fraud and criminal mistreatment in the U.S. health care system." Project Sin Alma features debate and discussion related to the human rights abuses and injustices imposed on residents of the United States by the private health insurance industry, the pharmaceutical lobby and the HMO system. And you can be a part of it:

Posted: 12/16/2008 in Announcements

Editrix Jenni broke her wrist and is on a short-term leave while she learns Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred voice recognition software. Read for more...

Posted: 10/30/2008 in Announcements

This is just a quick note to let you know about a presentation I'm giving tomorrow as part of National Invisible Illness Awareness Week 2008. Read on for instructions on how to listen and call in with questions. It's tomorrow, Babes—don't miss it! (OK, if you do, the recording is archived.)

Posted: 9/9/2008 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Coping

Invisible Illness Week is Sept. 8-14, 2008, and ChronicBabe is a big participant. Editrix Jenni Prokopy is a featured speaker on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 2pm Central time (call-in details to come)...we've donated t-shirts to be given away as prizes...and we'll be blogging about what it's like to live with invisible illness all week.

Posted: 8/31/2008 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Coping

Wow, what a wonderful contest this was! It filled my heart with joy to read all of your wonderful essays (nearly 50 in all) and it was really tough to pick the winners. And truly—you're all winners, because you care enough about yourselves to learn new ways to live full lives in spite of chronic illness. (And because everyone who entered wins some nifty ChronicBabe buttons to wear and share!) The top prize went to Michelle Traub, who wrote a terrific essay that brought tears to my eyes (plus, she got extra points for creativity). Read on for her essay and all the other winners...

Posted: 8/1/2008 in Announcements

That's right: ChronicBabe.com is three years old this summer, and we're celebrating—but you're getting the presents! To kick off the summer's festivities, we're hosting an essay contest for all our fabulous Babes. Winners will get a free ChronicBabe t-shirt, stickers, buttons and more. Every reader who submits an entry by July 9 gets a little something free, so read on for contest details...

Posted: 6/23/2008 in Announcements

Happy Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Babes! Editrix Jenni is a FibroBabe, and we know many of you are, too. You've probably got the basics down, but just in case, here are some resources useful for beginners and experts alike. And if you have more to offer, please email us!

Posted: 5/12/2008 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools

It's not too late! You can still join our team by visiting the WOMAN Challenge web site and registering, then joining the ChronicBabes Team (we're listed geographically under Illinois) and participating. We're going to get more fit together, and it's gonna rock!

Posted: 5/10/2008 in Announcements

Editrix Jenni has joined the WOMAN Challenge, that is, the Women and Girls Out Moving Across the Nation Challenge sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health. It kicks off on May 11 and ends July 5. We're going to travel as a team cross-country (virtually) and achieve an improvement in our health. By working together, we can encourage each other to get more fit, at our own pace. And we've got a nifty Facebook group to keep you motivated and in touch with team members.

Posted: 4/28/2008 in Announcements

We know, not the most uplifting headline. But there are TONS of people who live well in spite of type 1 diabetes and today's a great day for you to learn how they do it, and more.

Posted: 4/14/2008 in Announcements

Editrix Jenni has been dreaming of podcasts for a while now. But before we dive in, we want to test the water. So tell us: Would you listen to a ChronicBabe podcast? What kinds of things and people would you like to hear? Let us know: Take the 3-minute ChronicBabe podcast survey. Thanks in advance, Babes!

Posted: 3/31/2008 in Announcements

Even though Editrix Jenni is not working for a few days during her move, she's still taking submissions for the March 4 Grand Rounds. The theme: New Beginnings. Please send your submission through our contact page, and include a direct link to your post plus a one-to two-sentence description of it. Include the words "Grand Rounds" in the subject line of your message. DEADLINE: 10pm CST Sunday, March 2 - no exceptions. Thanks!

Posted: 2/23/2008 in Announcements

It's official: ChronicBabe was voted the Best Patient's Blog in the 2007 Medical Blog Awards, sponsored by MedGadget. Yes! Thanks to everyone who voted, and encouraged their friends to vote, too. We love our readers!

Posted: 1/28/2008 in Announcements

We've updated the Help Desk to include almost 450 Editrix-approved resources just for ChronicBabe readers!

If you've never visited the Help Desk before, it's the place to go for hundreds of coping tips, links to disease-related web sites, guidance from advocacy groups, help finding cute medical gear and apparel and much more.

Posted: 11/15/2007 in Announcements

Hi folks, I know it's been quiet, and that's probably been frustrating for many of you. But we're back at it starting today! Here's what's been happening, and what we have in store for you.

Posted: 9/26/2007 in Announcements

We sent out the Goodie Bags yesterday and received an overwhelming positive response - tons of great messages of support and advice. Thank you, Babes! But...as always, there were a couple of naysayers in the bunch. We want to address their concerns quickly so Editrix Jenni can go back to getting ready to move into temporary housing.

Posted: 9/5/2007 in Announcements

If you've seen the site recently, you know that Jenni and her husband have essentially lost their home in a freak storm last week. Here's a quick update. And here are some photos.

Posted: 8/29/2007 in Announcements

Yes, you read that headline right. A tornado (or microburst, whatever) has swept through Chicago - specifically hitting the North Side, where Editrix Jenni and her hubby Steve live.

Posted: 8/23/2007 in Announcements

Editrix Jenni's childhood favorite, Ranch-Style Beans (formerly known as Husband-Pleasin' Beans), are finally available for sale at Amazon.com. Yay! Buy some today, or buy anything from Amazon through our affiliate links and search boxes, and you'll be helping keep ChronicBabe strong.

Posted: 8/22/2007 in Announcements

Amy Mercer of Dreaming of Water (a blog about women and diabetes) recently presented ChronicBabe with the Thinking Blogger Award, and challenged us to recognize five other blogs that make US think. Here's our list of five favorites. (Though, of course, we could list dozens!)

Posted: 8/20/2007 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools

Can you believe ChronicBabe is two years old? We've been offering support for young women with chronic illness for two years—celebrate with us!

Posted: 8/1/2007 in Announcements

Health magazine has created a new project, the The Face of Health, and invites women to participate in this organic photo essay of sorts.

Posted: 6/5/2007 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Crafty

We have five winners! Thanks to everyone who entered our contest—we had lots of inspirational stories to consider. Here are our five winners, and their stories. This is an article worth taking the time to enjoy in full!

Posted: 5/21/2007 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Inspiration

If you're a ChronicBabe fan, you simply must sign up for our new news feed. It's the easiest way to keep up with what's new at the site and get alerts about contests, give-aways, breaking news and more.

Posted: 5/17/2007 in Announcements

ChronicBabe.com is giving away 5 copies of Lisa J. Copen's great book Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend.

Posted: 5/9/2007 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools

Did you get your free eBook, How to Be a ChronicBabe: A Beginner's Toolkit, today? If you're a subscriber to our eNewsletter, Goodie Bag, you should have received an email with a link to the freebie. If not, please let us know and we'll forward it along. And if you're not a subscriber, get on it! This won't be the last time we send out free goodies, and we'd hate for you to miss out.

Posted: 4/26/2007 in Announcements

As we grow close to launching a new-and-improved site, Editrix Jenni and the gang here at ChronicBabe HQ are collecting "testimonials" - short statements from people we've worked with regarding our project and its value to them. We would also love to hear from you, dear readers!

Posted: 3/23/2007 in Announcements

Here at ChronicBabe, we've made it our mission to share hundreds of cool tips and resources to help you live a fulfilling, sexy and successful life in spite of chronic illness. So we're super excited about a bundle of new offerings we'll roll out in coming weeks. What's the best way to keep up with all the resources we have to offer? Sign up for Goodie Bag, our free e-newsletter delivered every other Tuesday. Not only do readers get tons of helpful (and fun) information, but starting in March, new subscribers* will also get free stuff! We don't want to give away the surprise yet, but trust us - you'll love what we've got to offer. In just a few months we've grown to more than 700 Goodie Bag subscribers, with many more newbies joining each day. So sign up now and join the hundreds (soon to be thousands!) of people who get an e-newsletter they actually love to read - one that helps them feel better with each issue. *Don't worry, long-time Goodie Bag readers - you'll get the free stuff too!

Posted: 2/26/2007 in Announcements

The date: February 13, Valentine's Day Eve. The Deadline: Sunday, February 11 at midnight Central time - no exceptions! This Babe has chronic hands and needs all day Monday to put Grand Rounds together. The Theme: Give Me Some Sugar.

Posted: 2/5/2007 in Announcements

Support ChronicBabe.com! Shop Amazon via our Retail Therapy area (we just added a bunch of new items) or search in the Amazon search boxes anywhere on this site, and ChronicBabe.com will receive at least 5% of the purchase price of everything you buy. That's right -- EVERYTHING. So if you're a ChronicBabe, or you love a ChronicBabe, support our site and do all your Amazon shopping through us!

Posted: 11/29/2006 in Announcements

Tune in this saturday morning, Aug. 19, at 9am to hear Editrix Jenni on "Live from the Heartland" - broadcasting on WLUW 88.7 FM from the lovely and delicious Heartland Cafe in Rogers Park. We'll be chatting about "convergence media" - using multiple media (especially online) to spread a message on the cheap.

Posted: 8/18/2006 in Announcements

ChronicBabe is growing, and we're looking for more of your stories to tell. If you love to write and want to share an experience that could help another Babe, check out our article submission guidelines.

Posted: 8/3/2006 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Inspiration

Support ChronicBabe.com! Shop Amazon via our Retail Therapy area (we just added a bunch of new items) or search in the Amazon search boxes anywhere on this site, and ChronicBabe.com will receive at least 5% of the purchase price of everything you buy. That's right -- EVERYTHING. So if you're a ChronicBabe, or you love a ChronicBabe, support our site and do all your Amazon shopping through us!

Posted: 7/31/2006 in Announcements

Don't miss ChronicBabe Editrix Jenni Prokopy's live TV debut this Monday, July 24, at 6:30 pm on Chicago's CAN-TV - Channel 21.

Posted: 7/20/2006 in Announcements

Regular readers know we luv Grand Rounds, the weekly rotating carnival of the best of the medical blogosphere. We luv it so much, in fact, that we're hosting it on July 18, and you're invited to participate!

Posted: 7/7/2006 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools

We've had a lot of interest lately in reprints of ChronicBabe articles, and we're thrilled that folks want to spread the message. But we've also seen a bunch of our stuff reprinted without permission all over the web, which is a big no-no. So here are some rules to remember when reprinting anything from ChronicBabe.

Posted: 6/16/2006 in Announcements

We've added some new goodies to our Retail Therapy shop.

Posted: 3/20/2006 in Announcements

That is, according to her pal Dee, who nominated her for the Real Hot 100 award. The awards are an answer to Maxim magazine's annual Hot 100 feature in which it ranks women solely for beauty; the Real Hot 100 is hunting for women who are making a difference in the world. The Editrix is incredibly flattered to be in such great company!

Posted: 1/18/2006 in Announcements

Hi y'all! The Editrix here to assure you that the recent quiet phase over here at ChronicBabe HQ is not bad news - we've just been enjoying a well-earned holiday break. But we're back at it now, and have a ton of new goodies in the pipeline: an e-newsletter starting up in a couple weeks which will offer unique stories and opportunities to connect with some of our favorite people, places and things; a series of e-books on planning chronically cool parties, making the most of every day (even the worst ones), and steps to follow to build your support team; more columns on cooking, sex and crafts (is there anything else, really?); regular features on other young women writing great stuff on the Chronic life...and so much more!

Posted: 12/28/2005 in Announcements

Playing Santa this year? Do the Babe a favor and shop Amazon.com through our Associates links - we get at least 5% of the purchase price, which adds up fast and helps us grow! Click through one of the handy links all over our site every time you place a new order and we'll get credit. It's like you're giving two gifts!

Posted: 11/23/2005 in Announcements

In the coming weeks, residents of the Gulf Coast area will need all of our help. We don't often do this, but here at ChronicBabe we're asking all of our readers to make donations to the American Red Cross Hurricane 2005 Relief fund to assist in rebuilding our neighbors to the south.

Posted: 8/31/2005 in Announcements

Usually Babes ask us questions, and we do our best to answer them. Today, the Babe needs to ask a question herself! Do you -- or anyone you know -- use voice recognition software?

Posted: 8/26/2005 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools

Jenni Prokopy, ChronicBabe's founder and Editrix, appeared this morning on Chicago's own WLUW 88.78 FM's "Live from the Heartland."In case you missed it, she compiled some handy facts about chronic pain. Click here to download the PDF file. Enjoy!

Posted: 8/6/2005 in Announcements

ChronicBabe Founder and Editrix Jenni Prokopy will be speaking on "Live from the Heartland" this Saturday morning, August 6, between 9 and 10 am, on Chicago's WLUW 88.7 FM. The show is broadcast live each Saturday morning from the stage of the Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood. If you don't live in Chicago (or you live on the South Side - come on, this is community radio!), you can hear the show stream live from the station's web site.

Posted: 8/3/2005 in Announcements

Shop the Babe! Today we opened our own CafePress shop, where you can pick from almost 30 different ChronicBabe goodies.

Posted: 7/29/2005 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools

As we continue to grow and seek out ways to become self-sufficient, we're experimenting with the Amazon Associates program. By shopping Amazon.com through our links, you're helping to support ChronicBabe.com!

Posted: 7/22/2005 in Announcements

Since we launched a few days ago, many women have written the Babe to ask about contributing articles. Of course, we welcome new voices to the site! Here are some guidelines for submitting articles.

Posted: 7/21/2005 in Announcements

Last week, our video focused on disclosure in a new relationship. This week's question is all about how to build communication with partners and friends so you can get what you need - and be a good partner, yourself! Check out our episode 3 and let me know what you think.

Posted: 6/25/2012 in Relationships  |  Also posted in: Announcements

The second episode of our Girl Talk for ChronicBabes video series is up at YouTube. This episode answers a viewer's question: how do I make time for me? And you know what? She totally did it after watching the video, and sent me email proof to boot! Suhweet! Check out the video and let me know what you think. -Editrix Jenni

Posted: 6/18/2012 in Cool Tools  |  Also posted in: Announcements

Patients For A Moment has always been one of my favorite blog carnivals, focusing on patient perspectives. I'm happy to be hosting this edition at ChronicBabe today, with a focus on Starting Fresh. We've got voices across an array of experience, shedding some light on what it takes to start over or try something new. 

Posted: 5/31/2012 in Blog Carnival  |  Also posted in: Announcements

Patients For A Moment is a blog carnival run by Leslie Rott of Getting Closer to Myself - a fellow health blogger and ChronicBabe. We're accepting submissions until Wednesday, May 30 at 9am CST, and we'll post them all the next day. The theme: Starting fresh. 

Posted: 5/24/2012 in Blog Carnival  |  Also posted in: Announcements

Did you wait 'til the last minute to finish your holiday shopping? Join the club—with a full workload, my illnesses to manage, speaking gigs and a full social calendar, I'm behind on everything this holiday season, from gift shopping to...ahem...posting my picks for gifts.

It's OK. Folks understand if gifts are late. At least, I know I do—it's the thought that counts after all, right? And it's not as though December is the only month to give gifts! With that in mind: Here are my gift picks for the holidays.

Posted: 12/17/2011 in Cool Tools  |  Also posted in: Announcements

Recently, the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) released their inaugural issue of their magazine, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain LIFE. Guest blogger Felicia Fibro offers her perspective.

Posted: 11/5/2011 in Cool Tools  |  Also posted in: Announcements

This time we wanted to know: If you could receive one gift to help you through this life with illness, what would it be? Check out are blog carnival #36...

Posted: 10/3/2011 in Blog Carnival  |  Also posted in: Announcements

We asked, and you weren't shy: What role does your faith, spirituality, religion, etc. play in your life with chronic illness? Here, 15 writers give you their perspectives. Take what works for you; there's room for every perspective here at ChronicBabe.com.

Posted: 9/12/2011 in Blog Carnival  |  Also posted in: Announcements

A few months ago, I wrote about big changes happening in my life. I was obtuse for a reason; I wanted to send a message to the universe, and to you—dear fellow ChronicBabes—that big things were happening in Jenni-land. But I wasn't ready to talk specifics. And it wasn't completely my story to tell, anyway.

But it's time that I filled you in, because big change has happened, and it's had a huge impact on me. I want to share what's been going on, how it's affected me (and ChronicBabe), and what's going to happen moving forward. And I want to share some of the things I've learned from the experience.

Posted: 6/29/2011 in Relationships  |  Also posted in: Announcements

In case you missed it this past weekend, we tweeted tons of LGBTQ health-related resources in honor of Gay Pride Weekend. We believe that ALL ChronicBabes deserve to get the best health care and support available. So if you missed it, or don't have a twitter account, or—like me—spent the better part of the weekend imbibing and giggling and cavorting with friends, here's the place to catch up! 

Posted: 6/28/2011 in Cool Tools  |  Also posted in: Announcements

My great pal Cary posted this on his Facebook page today, and it made me so happy to see. What an awesome friend. So I copied and pasted and posted it myself. Now I hope ALL OF YOU will do the same! Here it is:

Posted: 5/19/2011 in Inspiration  |  Also posted in: Announcements

Hosting Patients for a Moment is a labor of love, only fitting for the theme: Show Me the Love. We've got posts about the love of friends, family, spouses and lovers. We hope you enjoy the perspectives of a variety of ChronicBabes, who show us the power of love that can come from the most unexpected places to change and heal us in powerful ways. (And some of the posts show what happens when love goes away.)

Posted: 2/23/2011 in Blog Carnival  |  Also posted in: Announcements

This week, our blog carnival is Linky Love—a blog carnival highlighting our readers' fave writers. But our little twist this time is this: the Secret Admirer. We won't be saying who sent in the suggestions, so writers will have to guess who submitted their work. (If the readers who emailed us want to tell, they are more than welcome, of course. That's what the new comments section is for!) We have more than a dozen fabulous entries, so come on in!

Posted: 2/21/2011 in Blog Carnival  |  Also posted in: Announcements

It's the end of the year, and while most folks are resolving to lose a few pounds or see their nieces more in the new year, our bloggers are trying to make sure their patients are healthier...that we learn to use robots to teach patients to manage pain...that health care legislation works well for millions...we are an ambitious crew. Editrix Jenni Prokopy is proud to present Vol. 7, No. 13 of Grand Rounds, the last edition of 2010, chock full of fun and compelling new year's health care resolutions. Enjoy!

Posted: 12/21/2010 in Blog Carnival  |  Also posted in: Announcements

Remember when you were a kid, holding hands with your friends in a circle, singing "Ring Around the Rosie" and falling down at the end? What you didn't know back then was that sometimes this is exactly what happens in life: sometimes you fall down. 

Fortunately we've assembled a group of 14 babes that can help you get back up when life with illness gets you down. Just like how your friends would help you back up after the end of the song...

Posted: 11/1/2010 in Blog Carnival  |  Also posted in: Announcements

In this week's carnival, we've gathered some incredible advice for all of you! This isn't a club any of us imaged we would belong to, but we enjoy each others' company and have come to see each other as family. So welcome to our world, sick chick. Here is our present: Tips for Brand-New ChronicBabes, just like you!

Posted: 6/29/2010 in Blog Carnival  |  Also posted in: Announcements

Once again, it's time for the ChronicBabe Gift Guide. The 2009 edition includes products and services we've tried out, and others we've heard are awesome. We run the gamut from home to work, travel to hermitting, food to drink...you name it, we cover it. If you think we left something super awesome off the list, just let me know and we'll add it!

Posted: 11/30/2009 in Cool Tools  |  Also posted in: Announcements

Call us biased, but we think chicks rule. There's a ton of health information on the 'net, but often, medical research and reporting focus more on men—so we thought it was high time the ladies got a little attention in Grand Rounds, a showcase for the best health and medical writing on the web. This week: 35 different bloggers address pregnancy, advocacy, self-esteem and body image, mental health, diet, love and romance, experimental treatments, lost tampons, primary care, lawsuits, headaches and so much more.

Posted: 1/27/2009 in Cool Tools  |  Also posted in: Announcements

Special alert: Tina Sprigg of Beadin' Beagle - creator of gorgeous jewelry for your medical identification tags - has generously offered to provide ChronicBabe readers with a whopping 15% discount on their wares. Simply type "Chronic" (without quotes) in the customer code at checkout and the discount will be applied. Thanks, Tina!

Posted: 11/29/2007 in Fashion  |  Also posted in: Announcements

From dLife, we bring you an exclusive interview of Soprano’s Star Aida Turturro talking about her battle with diabetes for the first time on television. Enjoy!

Posted: 4/26/2007 in Inspiration  |  Also posted in: Announcements

Hey, everyone! I am so excited I'm about to burst. Good pal Cinnamon, purse maker extraordinaire, has created a ChronicBabe Tote. It's gorgeous!

Posted: 7/7/2005 in Fashion  |  Also posted in: Announcements