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Hi friends,
Summer has arrived—and with it, that familiar rhythm of vacations, family reunions, and my personal favorite—more daylight hours! But while the season shifts, one thing remains constant: the urgency of our work.
A lot has happened in health care over the last quarter and CURA has been on the front lines. We’ve helped nurses and diabetes patient advocates break through the noise to make their voices heard by Congress and supported military spouses as they rallied for employment opportunities. We’ve rocked the halls of Rayburn with rare kidney disease patients as they shared their stories with lawmakers and promoted a new tool that’s redefining aging readiness. Progress is never passive.
Amidst these changes, CURA’s north star stays fixed: amplifying voices that drive change. Whether it’s Mezzion’s global Fontan trial outreach or Travere Therapeutics’ FSGS patient reception, we’re proving that even in a noisy landscape, real, lived experiences command a room. And as new faces join our team (welcome, Sarah and Hannah!) and others return (cheers to Stephanie and baby Keeley!), we’re reminded that growth—like advocacy—is a team sport.
So, as you recharge this summer, know this: the work continues, the needle keeps moving, and we’re honored to be in the trenches with clients who refuse to settle for the status quo. Here’s to a season of momentum—and maybe a little sunshine, too.
Onward,
Anne |
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CEO and Founder
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Anne Woodbury
CEO and Founder
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P.S. Can you believe it’s been a year since we launched the Advocacy Academy? To mark this milestone, we're offering nonprofit organizations a free six-month subscription to Advocacy Academy! Contact us to learn more. |
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Military Spouses’ Tax Credit Push |
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In early May, military spouses from across the country (and in one case, from across the world) representing the National Military Family Association educated congressional staff on the Military Spouse Hiring Act, a piece of legislation that would help address the unacceptably high level of military spouse unemployment. The day culminated with Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), sponsor of the bill, collaborating with the advocates. Five new Representatives joined onto the bill as cosponsors following the effort. |
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Over 20 military spouses visit tens of House and Senate offices to advocate for the bill |
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West Health Data Dashboard Debuts at #OnAging2025 |
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West Health joined other leaders in healthy aging at On Aging 2025 where they debuted the National Aging Readiness Dashboard, a first-of-its-kind interactive tool that unifies national, state and local data on health care and aging in America. The CURA team amplified West Health’s presence at the meeting through curated digital and printed giveaways that brought their sessions and resources to life. Check out some highlights from the event in this video! |
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Accessia Health at Asembia ASX2025 |
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Tiara Green, President of Accessia Health, recently spoke at Asembia AXS2025, where she discussed how prevention and health literacy are foundational strategies to improving health equity. CURA supported the event through media outreach, securing on-site interviews for Tiara and driving attendance to her panel. Overall, we secured ten pieces of media coverage, including articles in Managed Healthcare Executive and the Syneos Health podcast. |
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Mezzion Goes Global in Hamburg |
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Guten tag! SVP and Partner Scott Leezer joined Mezzion Pharmaceuticals to raise awareness of the FUEL-2 clinical trial at the annual AEPC Conference in Hamburg, Germany. At the meeting, Mezzion brought together leaders in the cardiovascular space to network and discuss treatments for those living with single ventricle physiology. |
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Advocates Raise the Alarm on Medicaid Cuts |
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🎤 Feels So Good to celebrate FSGS Patients |
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It was our honor to help Travere Therapeutics host a bipartisan congressional reception spotlighting the powerful stories of three FSGS (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis) patient advocates. Their stories underscored both how far we have come with research and the urgent need for new treatments and more research—urging support for the New Era for Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act. |
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Patient advocates deliver powerful testimonies at the congressional reception |
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One highlight was musician David Rush sharing the story behind his song, Feels So Good, commissioned by Travere for their Play it Forward campaign—a virtual forum to empower the community to share their personal experiences to provide hope and inspiration to others facing similar challenges. Visit the campaign website to hear the song. We dare you not to smile as you listen. |
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CURA proudly supported URAC’s recent Congressional Hill Briefing, Accreditation 101: Improving Health Care Quality from Chronic Care to Telehealth, which brought together industry leaders to spotlight the role of accreditation in improving outcomes, enhancing patient experience and reducing costs. At the session, we connected URAC's CEO with telehealth policy reporter, Christian Robles, resulting in a story in Inside Health Policy. |
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Have an upcoming Hill Day? |
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Advocacy Academy, our premier platform to train, track and communicate with your volunteer advocates all in one place, has trained more than 1,100 advocates since its inception. See how it can help accelerate your advocacy training! |
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Honored to Partner with AAMFT |
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Retreat Recap: “Forward U” |
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In June, CURA team gathered for one of our biggest annual traditions, our 2025 offsite retreat. This year's theme—Forward U: Proposito Coniuncti (Latin for "Connected on Purpose") was all about building trust, creativity and accountability among the team. Over two days of interactive workshops and team building, we explored how to leverage our individual and collective strengths, collaborate more effectively and align on strategies that help us deliver even greater impact for our clients—all while celebrating our Q2 achievements. |
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Advocacy Academy Hits 1,100 Enrollees! |
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We're proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Advocacy Academy! Over the past 12 months, more than 1,100 advocates have enrolled in the Academy to strengthen their advocacy skills. We're offering nonprofit organizations a free six-month subscription to Advocacy Academy—because changemakers deserve the best tools. Contact us to learn more and check out our latest blog for highlights of the Academy's first year. |
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Stephanie Wight, VP, Media Relations, returned from maternity leave with a beautiful three-month-old, Keeley. She shares a powerful reflection on her own pregnancy and the major drivers of the maternal health crisis—including tools for self-advocacy—in a recent blog. |
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New faces join the CURAgeous team! |
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Time Flies! Celebrating Our Q2 CURAversaries |
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Emily Hagen
Associate Creative Director
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Have questions? Message us! |
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If you need communications or advocacy support, we are here for you! We’ll work with you to develop a strategy and choose the right tools to help you achieve your organization’s goals. Send us a message! |
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