Advocacy Resources
Interested in getting involved in advocacy efforts? Want to help improve the systems that people have to navigate after a chronic or serious health diagnosis? Want to advocate for more health care research funding? Our advocacy materials and resources provide information and tools to help individuals diagnosed with a chronic or serious medical condition, their caregivers, and health care professionals become educated and empowered advocates.
What is Advocacy?
ad·vo·ca·cy /ˈadvəkəsē/: The application of pressure and influence on the people and/or institutions that have the power to give you what you want.
Quick Guides
There are many ways to be an advocate for the health community. These Quick Guides will teach you about the spectrum of advocacy, and specific ways to engage in legislative advocacy, scientific advocacy, and media advocacy. These materials present information in a brief, easy-to-digest, printable format, and are perfect to share with your community!
Webinars & Podcasts
Learn the ins and outs of advocacy with our free webinars and podcast episodes! Find out how to harness social media to advocate, how you can get involved, and more.
View our webinar schedule to register for an upcoming event.
- Breaking News: What's in the “Big Bill” & How it Impacts You
- Post Election Advocacy: Getting Engaged
- How to Triage Health Podcast: Advocacy in Action
Register for our January 27 Webinar: Legislative & Policy Watch 2026: Health-Related Updates
National Health Care Rights Day
March 22 is National Health Care Rights Day! National Health Care Rights Day refers to laws that provide access to necessary care, insurance coverage, workplace accommodations, consumer rights, essential benefits, and other protections. Our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of understanding and protecting accessing your health care rights—especially for individuals facing chronic or serious medical conditions. Read more about how you can take part.
Triage Health's Advocacy Efforts
We're engaged in advocacy efforts on behalf of the health care community at the federal, state, and local levels! Read an overview of our legislative priorities for the year. Our charts of current issues also identify ways that you can get involved!
Become an Advocate
Advocating for the health care community is as simple as registering to vote, contacting your elected officials on social media, and educating yourself about the legislative process!
Find Your Elected Officials
Common Cause is non-partisan organization that provides information about elected officials at all levels of government.
Learn About Voting Laws In Your State
Find Legislative Information
Use The Library of Congress to find information on federal bills, resolutions, activity in Congress, the Congressional Record, schedules, calendars, committee information, presidential nominations, treaties, and other government resources.
For state legislative information, Triage Health's State Resources are a great place to start.
Contact Elected Officials on Social Media
Members of Congress are increasingly using social media such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to engage with their constituents. Find your elected official's social media handles here!
Legislative Calendars
Download the 2026 House Schedule
This calendar indicates the days that the House of Representatives is in session.
Download the 2026 Senate Schedule
This calendar indicates the days that the Senate is in session.
Download the Current State Legislature Calendar
This calendar shows convene and adjourn dates for all 50 state legislatures and Washington, D.C.
Download the Current Congressional Calendar
This calendar provides session dates for both the House and Senate.