In The News
- Webinar featuring two researchers on COVID-19 and chronic pain
- Ed Bilsky, PhD, Provost, Chief Academic Officer, and Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
- Meghan May, PhD, Professor of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the University of New England
- Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional: A meditation on mindfulness
- Pediatric Pain Warriors host online talent show
With the constant stream of information about COVID-19, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction.
Tomorrow night at 7 pm ET, you’re invited to a Zoom webinar designed to give you an evidence-based understanding of COVID-19 and its impact specifically on people with chronic pain.
Our esteemed speakers are:
Dr. Bilsky focuses on chronic pain, while Dr. May is an expert on infectious disease.
By Mia Maysack
A loved one recently used the word “suffering” while expressing their thoughts on my situation. Yes, it does feel like agony at times, but I no longer embrace that word as a part of my personal terminology, therefore, I affirm that by making it known to others.
How can anyone know what our wants/needs are unless we convey them?
Furthermore, how do we go about conveying something we ourselves might not even know??
In an effort to create a sense of community during a time of isolation and uncertainty, the Pediatric Pain Warrior Program held a virtual talent show on March 29 via video conference call.
A total of 13 performers showcased their talents, including singing, dancing, archery, and art.
“It was so great to see these kids connect with one another in such a positive way! You could see how empowering it was for these kids to share their talents with each other and to have a platform to do so,” says Beth Young, whose daughter, Emma Parcells, participated in the talent show. “When I heard my daughter sing and be happy, it made me cry. In these uncertain times for us all, I watched these kids coming together and supporting each other in such a positive way. It was the best distraction from what we have to face every day.”
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