The Foglight by Dr. Gerda Maissel alternatives: newsletters like it

19 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Foglight by Dr. Gerda Maissel (patient advocacy, medical hierarchy and patient care). The closest matches are Laura Packard, The Metabolic Nutritionist and The Remembrance Project. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About The Foglight by Dr. Gerda Maissel

The Foglight provides tips, stories, and commentary on American healthcare. Written by a physician and private patient advocate, you will find useful and compelling stories that will help you in your own healthcare…

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    Laura Packard58K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 45 days ago

    Progressive health care advocate, cancer survivor & founder of Health Care Voices and Voices of Health Care Action, host #CareTalk Mondays live at 4:30pm ET, small biz owner PowerThru LLC

    Likely audience: Public health advocates

    1 shared topic

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    The Metabolic Nutritionist 41K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: The Metabolic Nutritionist publishes integrative oncology content, personal cancer advocacy stories, and event promotions for readers seeking holistic cancer care. The publication mixes scientific explanations of…

    Likely audience: patients seeking integrative cancer care

    1 shared topic

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    The Remembrance Project18K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 22, 2026

    From recent posts: The Remembrance Project publishes personal accounts of medical ethics conflicts, patient advocacy struggles, and pharmaceutical safety alerts. It targets readers interested in healthcare policy and individual health…

    Likely audience: Public health advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Rory’s Always On Newsletter14K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Rory's Always On Newsletter publishes a mix of investigative articles on US-China tech competition and Parkinson's disease research, alongside podcasts featuring patient advocacy and interviews with researchers. The…

    Likely audience: Parkinson's patients

    1 shared topic

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    The Rebel Patient™12K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: The Rebel Patient™ publishes opinion pieces, personal essays, and event announcements focused on conservative perspectives regarding COVID-19 hospital protocols, family law, and medical ethics. The publication targets…

    Likely audience: Healthcare policy advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Foaia de observație10K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Foaia de observație publishes policy analysis, personal narratives, and practical guides focused on Romania's healthcare system, chronic disease management, and patient advocacy. The publication targets patients…

    Likely audience: Healthcare professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Marshall Allen Project10K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago

    Likely audience: Patient advocates and healthcare professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Root Causes | Medical Clinic8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

    Our mission is to be an instrument of personal healing by effectively treating the underlying causes of disease.

    Likely audience: cancer patients

    1 shared topic

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    The Béa Bulletin, by Tess8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

    Welcome to the iconic (if we say so ourselves) Béa bulletin. Written by Founder & CEO Tess, we keep it real with dark humor, spicy startup stories, simple science, myth debunking, and the real human stories behind…

    Likely audience: reproductive health advocates

    1 shared topic

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    The Defender6K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: The Defender publishes weekly news roundups and feature articles on public health policy, vaccine mandates, and scientific integrity. It targets readers interested in current events regarding immunology, regulatory…

    Likely audience: policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    Julie's Notebook4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Julie's Notebook publishes weekly articles on women's health, weight loss strategies, and fitness trends, targeting readers seeking practical wellness advice and nutritional education. The publication mixes in-depth…

    Likely audience: health and wellness enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Almost Human1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

    Likely audience: Patients with chronic pain or connective tissue disorders

    1 shared topic

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    The Hormone Optimization Warrior—

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

    A place for women to find clear education, modern options, and fierce advocacy around the truth about menopause and hormone therapy. Join a community of informed, empowered women learning how to step into a beautiful…

    Likely audience: Patients seeking second opinions

    1 shared topic

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    Your College – working for you—

    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    News from your RCGP President, Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown

    Likely audience: General Practitioners

    1 shared topic

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    Nurses' Notes —

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago

    Medical freedom, advocacy, vaccine safety, health & wellness

    Likely audience: Healthcare professionals

    1 shared topic

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    WE'RE OUT OF TIME—

    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    Raw, Unfiltered Insight on Addiction, Trauma, Mental Health, Recovery, and Healing.

    Likely audience: addiction treatment clinicians

    1 shared topic

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    ELF Patient Voice—

    LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

    Get to know the ELF Patient Organisation Network and learn about their latest activities

    Likely audience: Patients and caregivers living with lung conditions

    1 shared topic

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    Clinical Trials of Tomorrow—

    LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

    Past, Present & Future of Clinical Trials from the brightest Minds.

    Likely audience: Clinical trial developers

    1 shared topic

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    coreyla—

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

    Likely audience: Home buyers and sellers in Los Angeles

    1 shared topic

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