Award-Winning Author and Patient Advocate Martine Ehrenclou Teams Up with Alliance Health Networks

SALT LAKE CITY - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Alliance Health Networks, the leading social networking company serving consumers and the healthcare industry, today announced the addition of Martine Ehrenclou, M.A., award-winning author, patient advocate and speaker, as a new patient advocate on more than a dozen condition-specific social networks focused on chronic and complex conditions. The company currently serves more than 1.5 million registered users across some 50 health social networks.

Ehrenclou is the author of two award-winning books: Critical Conditions: The Essential Hospital Guide To Get Your Loved One Out Alive and The Take-Charge Patient: How You Can Get The Best Medical Care. Through her books, articles, blog, and lectures, Ehrenclou reveals insider information on how to interact effectively with medical professionals and navigate the healthcare system. Ehrenclou has a master's degree in psychology from Pepperdine University. More information on Ehrenclou can be found on her website, www.TheTakeChargePatient.com.

"Patient advocates play a vital role in ensuring our online communities are sources of reliable information and helpful advice," said Dan Hickey, senior vice president of product at Alliance Health Networks. "Their contributions are highly valued by our members, who learn how to improve their health outcomes and lower their healthcare costs. Martine is a huge asset for us, but even more so for our members, who will greatly benefit from her expertise."