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I Am a Finalist in the Wego Health Awards 2020!

I’m so shocked to receive the news today that I’ve been chosen as a finalist in the WEGO Health Awards 2020 for The Invisible Hypothyroidism’s Facebook page and group!


Over 13,000 nominations were made this year, so to be a finalist (1 of 6) for this award is astounding and such a surprise.

The WEGO Health Awards recognise patient leaders who are making an impact with their advocacy work, especially in the online community.

Going from being in such poor health with autoimmune hypothyroidism, to thriving in life again and sharing that with other thyroid patients, has been one heck of a ride. At my worst point, I was bed-bound, unable to climb stairs without my partner’s help and unfortunately suicidal.

Trying my best to help others in that situation is a true passion and I really do believe, my calling. I am beyond excited that thyroid disease is in the spotlight and I feel so privileged to be in this position.

As many of you know already, I work nonstop in advocating for better awareness, diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidismHashimoto’s and all its related conditions and effects to our lives, and when I say that I am passionate about giving thyroid patients a voice and helping as many people as possible, I really do mean it. Thyroid advocacy is my passion.

Keeping authenticity and raw honesty behind my work, I am always open about my own thyroid journey and this is what makes The Invisible Hypothyroidism so unique. I work tirelessly but never get tired of doing what I do.

Thank you to all who took the time to vote and nominate.

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About Author

Rachel Hill is the internationally acclaimed and multi-award winning thyroid patient advocate, writer, speaker and bestselling author behind The Invisible Hypothyroidism. She has advocated online for better thyroid disease awareness, diagnosis, treatment and management since 2015 and has won multiple awards for her online thyroid advocacy work, including a WEGO Health Award and Social Health Award. She is also a Certified Patient Leader through the Health Union Certification. She is well-recognised as a leading thyroid health advocate in the thyroid community and has received recognitions for her work and dedication. Her weekly thyroid patient newsletter is a Substack Bestseller, which has also featured in the Top 10 for Health and Wellness. Rachel has spoken on countless podcasts and at various events and has been on non-profit boards, patient councils and advisory boards, including The American College of Thyroidology. Rachel has worked with and been featured by UK thyroid charities, The National Academy of Hypothyroidism, The BBC, Yahoo, MSN, ThyroidChange and more. Her bestselling thyroid books include "Be Your Own Thyroid Advocate", "You, Me and Hypothyroidism", "The Positive Thyroid Pregnancy Book" and the children's book "Thyroid Superhero".