"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

Aruna Miller
Secretary
Former Maryland State Delegate

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

Jeffrey Levi
PhD

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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Lauren Wisk
PhD

David Wood
MD
