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Five ways to get involved in Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
Apr 27, 2017| News
Currently, 36 million Americans are living with migraine disease; four million of them have chronic migraine, meaning they have 15 or more attack days per month. There are many different ways you can help spread awareness and stop the stigma of...
U.S. Pain appointed to NCPIE board of directors
Apr 26, 2017| News
The National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE) recently announced that the U.S. Pain Foundation is among eight patient groups selected in the “consumer organization” board of directors category. U.S. Pain will serve on the board...
Lenox Smith speaks at largest medical cannabis conference
Apr 25, 2017| News
Medical cannabis activists had an exciting month in April: on April 19, West Virginia became the 29th state to legalize medical marijuana, and, from April 7 to 11, many activists attended the largest conference dedicated to improving access to...
PAINS releases annual report: “Lost in Chaos: The State of Chronic Pain in 2016”
Apr 12, 2017| News
Last month, the Pain Action Alliance to Implement a National Strategy (PAINS) released its annual report on issues facing patients with chronic pain. A part of the Center for Practical Bioethics, PAINS is a consortium of providers, patients, policy...
Pain warrior of the month: Crystal Grieves
Location: Cumberland, MD Pain warrior role: Ambassador since 2014 Pain conditions: Psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, pustular psoriasis disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and migraines Fun fact: She is an avid...
Take Control of Your Pain takes to White Plains
Apr 3, 2017| News
U.S. Pain Foundation hosted a Take Control of Your Pain education day on April 2 in partnership with the New York State Pain Society. The free event, which took place in West Harrison, New York, aimed to help individuals living with chronic pain...
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