"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead
About Us
OUR STORY
Physician-Parent Caregivers (PPC) was created by one mother after her inability to obtain safe and quality health care for her own daughter when she became critically ill.
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PPC is the first and only national charitable organization exclusively devoted to advancing the quality of care and quality of life for young adults with chronic conditions. After discovering that this population is not recognized, we made a commitment to raising awareness on their behalf
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PPC is a volunteer expert board run organization. We are grateful to the cadre of board members, physicians, policy experts, organizations parents and young adults who invested their time and energy to conduct a stakeholder and systems analysis in medicine, government and health policy over the past decade. Our quest is to see that Young Invisibles have quality health care and quality life.
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MISSION
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Advancing quality health care and quality of life for young adults with chronic health conditions.
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VISION
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A world that embraces young adults with chronic health conditions so they feel safe to be their true selves and have the support to flourish
CHAMPION
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen
PPC’s Champion since inception. Senator Van Hollen of Maryland upholds the truth and seeks equality and justice for all people. He has been and continues to be a passionate steward leader for Young Invisibles and their families.
Board of Directors
Striving for Equality
Santi KM Bhagat, MD, MPH
Founder and President
Advocate for Quality Health Care and Quality of Life for Young Adults with Chronic Conditions
Kavita Patel, MD, MSHS
Vice President and Secretary
Medical Contributor, MSNBC
Director of Policy for Health Care Reform, Obama White House
Deputy Staff Director on Health, Senator Kennedy
Non-Resident Fellow, Brookings
Kathryn Cuddapah, CPA
Treasurer
Director of Tax Services for Non-Profits and Associations, Aronson LLC
Sponsors
General Support
Ambassadors
Johnny Suite
Invisible Wave Ambassador
Maile
Invisible Wave Ambassador
PPC In-Residence
Leslie Vogel,
Physician-Parent Psychiatrist In-Residence
Marcella Johnstone
​Stylist In-Residence
Council of Advisors
Andrew Becker
MD
Sandra Caskie
MD
Hank Chambers
MD
Sophia Jan
MD, MPH
Paul Lipkin
MD
Kitty O'Hare
MD
Anu Sidhu
MD - Young Invisible
Robin Strongin
Partners
Kona Town, LLC
Stick Figure
Pro Bono Music
Tim Murray
Graphic Artist
Violet Salon
Paul Strumph
MD
Madeline Will
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David Wood
MD
