Center for Chronic Illness

10/13/2026

Are you an organization or company providing services or products for the chronic illness community? Don't miss your chance to join us as a virtual exhibitor at the 2027 Chronic Illness Symposium, a two-day, fully virtual event hosted by the Center for Chronic Illness on Friday, April 16th and Saturday, April 17th, 2027.

This unique event will bring together patients, caregivers, and healthcare and mental health professionals from across the country for a dynamic, community-centered conference. As a virtual exhibitor, you can:

✨ Connect with conference attendees in the virtual exhibit hall during six different time slots throughout the event
✨ Share your products, services, or resources
✨ Demonstrate your commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed support for the chronic illness community

Be a part of this community and help to shape an inclusive, empowering space for learning, connection, and support. Sign up now to reserve your spot! https://buff.ly/qvGjKMf. Space is limited - secure your spot by October 31st!

10/12/2026

EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS ON 10/15!

EARLY BIRD Registration is now open for our 2nd Annual Chronic Illness Symposium on Friday, April 16th and Saturday, April 17th, 2027. Visit the symposium link to learn more and register! https://www.thecenterforchronicillness.org/chronic-illness-symposium

Early bird pricing ends October 15th, so secure your spot today!

The Center for Chronic Illness is proud to present our second annual Chronic Illness Symposium, a virtual two-day conference taking place on April 16th & 17th 2027. This event welcomes individuals living with chronic illness, their loved ones, and healthcare and mental health professionals.

10/08/2026

"So valuable to find other people dealing with extremely rare conditions. I don’t feel so alone now.”
- Living with Rare Chronic Illness Support Group Attendee

Over 7,000 rare diseases affect 30 million Americans. That's one in 1 in 10 individuals in the US alone. Being so rare can be incredibly isolating and often there are knowledge and treatment gaps about each individual illness. Being a part of a support group can help you feel less isolated and less alone. CCI's Living with Rare Chronic Illness Support Group brings individuals together living with different rare diseases and connects them over the shared experiences of being rare so they have a safe place to talk about these challenges. Visit the programs page link in our bio to learn more about how to sign up.

10/07/2026

EARLY BIRD Registration is now open for our 2nd Annual Chronic Illness Symposium on Friday, April 16th and Saturday, April 17th, 2027. Visit the symposium link to learn more and register! https://www.thecenterforchronicillness.org/chronic-illness-symposium

Early bird pricing ends October 15th, so secure your spot today!

10/02/2026

10 Years of Connection. One Fabulous Night of Celebration.

Join us for our 5th Annual Drag Queen Bingo & 10 Year Anniversary Celebration - an evening of laughter, community, and fabulous entertainment with the one and only Viper Fengz!

For 10 years, CCI has been creating spaces where people living with chronic illness can find support, understanding, and community. Now it's time to celebrate all we've accomplished together! This virtual event will feature fabulous drag performances, multiple rounds of bingo, exciting prizes, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow community members. Whether you're a longtime supporter, program attendee, or new to CCI, we invite you to join us for an evening of celebration!

Come celebrate 10 years of impact - and help us build the next 10! 💜 https://buff.ly/ZutANVz

09/30/2026

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL!

We're thrilled to announce the 2027 Chronic Illness Symposium Call for Speakers!

The Center for Chronic Illness invites you to submit a proposal to speak at our 2027 Chronic Illness Symposium, being held on April 16th & 17th, 2027. Next year’s event will feature two tracks — Patient / Caregiver Track and Healthcare / Mental Health Provider Track — offering sessions that educate, inspire, and empower our community on topics such as chronic illness management, mental health, self-care, advocacy, and research. We welcome presentations that reflect diverse experiences, amplify underrepresented voices, are trauma and disability informed, and offer practical tools, strategies, and research-based insights. All sessions will be held virtually. Proposals due no later than Wednesday, September 30, 2026. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSermnjLfG7kFSnM-BHAf89fGQLNxjoQcYkMnnARaMkBH5QMMQ/viewform

09/29/2026

Support groups help those living with chronic illness to feel less isolated and less alone. As one support group attendee shared, "It is comforting to see and hear from people who understand the challenges of living with chronic pain and illness."

Did you know CCI hosts over 20+ free, virtual support groups each month? CCI provides programs for individuals and their loved ones impacted with over 150 different diagnoses living across the US. All support groups are hosted on HeyPeers and are open to anyone living anywhere. Contact us to learn more or with any questions at [email protected].

09/27/2026

FINAL DAYS TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

We're thrilled to announce the 2027 Chronic Illness Symposium Call for Speakers!

The Center for Chronic Illness invites you to submit a proposal to speak at our 2027 Chronic Illness Symposium, being held on April 16th & 17th, 2027. Next year’s event will feature two tracks — Patient / Caregiver Track and Healthcare / Mental Health Provider Track — offering sessions that educate, inspire, and empower our community on topics such as chronic illness management, mental health, self-care, advocacy, and research. We welcome presentations that reflect diverse experiences, amplify underrepresented voices, are trauma and disability informed, and offer practical tools, strategies, and research-based insights. All sessions will be held virtually. Proposals due no later than Wednesday, September 30, 2026. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSermnjLfG7kFSnM-BHAf89fGQLNxjoQcYkMnnARaMkBH5QMMQ/viewform