Policymakers, health care providers, and members of the public continue to grapple with how to address the ongoing...
Month: October 2017 Articles
Volunteer webinar: “How to talk about pain so your doctor will listen”
U.S Pain’s next webinar for volunteers and members interested in volunteering will be held Nov. 21 at 1 pm, EST. The...
#MakeitVisible brings invisible illness to the forefront
More than 500 people participated in the #MakeItVisible campaign during the month of October, reaching an estimated...
Pain Warrior of the Month: Noelle Chelli Lopez
City & State: Petaluma, California Age: 36 years old Pain Warrior Role: Volunteer since 2016, ambassador since...
Ambassador of the Year Award nominations open
Nominations are being accepted now through Nov. 15 for the 2017 Joselynn Badman Ambassador of the Year Award. Do you...
Partnering with hospitals and clinics to share the U.S. Pain mission
Earlier this fall, longtime New Jersey ambassador Jeannette Rotondi and her husband, Dennis, coordinated with Rutgers...
Coalition applauds Florida bill to prevent medication interruptions
U.S. Pain is part of a coalition of 41 patient and provider groups supporting the “Bait-and-Switch Bill,” SB 360/HB...
New York adds protections for patients on biologics
After a two-year process calling on New York State lawmakers to update patient protections surrounding biologic...
#DontMix campaign urges caution with meds and alcohol
While it may seem harmless, drinking alcohol with certain prescription medications can cause potentially dangerous...
#MakeItVisible movement raises awareness, funding for invisible illness
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (Oct. 6, 2017)—Throughout the month of October, U.S. Pain Foundation is teaming up with Healthline...
Understanding the new CVS opioid policy
Many in the chronic pain community expressed concern after CVS pharmacy announced this month that it will limit opioid...
Medical cannabis webinar recording available
During a Sept. 19 webinar for volunteers, Ellen Lenox Smith, co-director of U.S. Pain’s Medical Cannabis program and a...