I’m a 75-year-old senior citizen. I’ve experienced a life filled with the joys and sorrows typical of those of us...
US Pain Foundation Articles
Regaining Confidence After a Cardiac Event
Life has a wonderful way of rapidly changing from appearing to be running smoothly to suddenly feeling out of control....
What Happens if My Caregiver Passes Before Me?
There are moments in my daily life when I get a feeling of anxiety and potential loss, wondering how I could possibly...
The emotional trauma from enduring the pandemic
By: Ellen Lenox Smith My family is so lucky, we are all here today! My husband and I are fully vaccinated, and our...
A letter to healthcare providers: Help complicated patients
By: Ellen Lenox Smith I would like to make some suggestions for the doctors and nurses out there that are frequently...
Pediatric warriors, volunteers take part in paint night
On March 29, U.S. Pain’s Pediatric Pain Warrior program hosted “Paint Night with Teri” as part of its virtual retreat...
Learning the skills to help others with pain
On March 30, Pain Connection launched its training program for future support group leaders over Zoom. The training is...
Headache on the Hill goes virtual
On March 23, 217 advocates from 47 states held 272 virtual House and Senate meetings with Capitol Hill staffers, and...
Learn about diet and nutrition Tuesday
The next “Building Your Toolbox” event will Tuesday, April 6 at 7:30 pm ET and will feature nutrition coach, Ryan...
Pain Warrior of the Month: Cameron Young
Full name: Cameron Young City & State: Madison, Wisconsin Age: 15 years old Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain advocate...
Join our celebration of the latest INvisible Project!
Just in time for National Minority Health Month in April, the INvisible Project: Disparities edition is now available...
Life after vaccination
By: Ellen Lenox Smith As my husband and I get closer to receiving our second of our two-dose COVID-19 vaccination, we...