California has long been a harbinger of medical cannabis access. In 1996, it approved medical cannabis for patients...
Month: August 2018 Articles
MA passes landmark legislation that includes help for pain patients
The Massachusetts legislature passed a landmark opioid bill that includes help for people with pain. The bill passed...
Announcing the new U.S. Pain blog, “Remedy”
Just in time for Pain Awareness Month, U.S. Pain Foundation is announcing the launch of a new blog. Called Remedy, the...
To be their advocate: A personal letter from one parent to another
Psychologist Jenna Krook, MS, offers advice on how to become your child’s best advocate. Dear fellow parents, Our...
I can see a little more clearly now
By Edward Bilsky, PhD Having experienced little pain, myself, it is impossible to fully comprehend what it is like to...
Pain warriors unite in speaking out at FDA meeting
Cindy Steinberg, National Director of Policy and Advocacy, was one of the numerous people with pain to speak at the...
Kids find hope, community at 2018 Pediatric Pain Camp
U.S. Pain was one of several organizations to sponsor 58 children with chronic pain and their families to attend...
Pain Awareness Month is almost here!
Pain Awareness Month is exactly one month away. This year’s theme is #PainWarriorsUnite, and U.S. Pain Foundation has...
Looking back at 2018 Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
While National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM) wrapped up in June, U.S. Pain Foundation is continuing to...
2018 Pediatric Pain Camp slideshow
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Pain Warrior of the Month: Mia Maysack
City & State: Madison, WI Age: 28 years old Pain warrior role: Advocate and ambassador since 2017 What type of...
“From Ow To Om” explores mindfulness for pain
July’s mindfulness meditation webinar began with a quote from a Buddhist monk: “When we get too caught up in the...