Despite opposition from groups like the U.S. Pain Foundation, beginning in January 2018, the Center for Medicare and...
Month: August 2017 Articles
U.S. Pain and Quell partner to offer fundraiser, discount
In honor of Pain Awareness Month, NeuroMetrix—the makers of Quell, a wearable, drug-free pain relief device—will...
Take action to help patients affected by Hurricane Harvey
As Texas and Louisiana continue efforts to keep residents safe, patient-centered organizations are concerned for pain...
30-Day Challenges features giveaways, resources
Each day during Pain Awareness Month, U.S. Pain will post a different “challenge”or task on social media for its...
National TV commercial airs
On Aug. 10, a commercial highlighting the U.S. Pain Foundation aired on Fox Business Channel, reaching millions. The...
Pain Warrior of the Month: Wendy Berggren Foster
City & State: Meriden, CT Age: 59 Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain Senior State Advocate Conditions: Parkinson’s...
U.S. Pain Advocacy Network revitalizes national coalition
In a conference room overlooking Washington, D.C., nonprofit organizations and other stakeholders gathered around the...
New U.S. Pain online tool: “Find a Specialist”
How do you find high quality, affordable care? If you have health insurance, you might start with your insurance plan...
September volunteer webinar features medical cannabis expert
On Sept. 19 at 1 pm EST, U.S. Pain will host its bimonthly webinar open to all volunteers and members. The first...
Speaking out on the ACA repeal
During the early morning hours of July 28, the U.S. Senate narrowly rejected the most recent proposal to repeal and...
A proactive step in fighting the opioid crisis
According to the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 75 percent of all opioid misuse does not start with a...