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7 Voices. 7 Ages. 1 Message.
Seven voices, ages 10 to 77, share how chronic pain shapes different stages of life and what they wish others better understood.
This Pain Awareness Month, Let’s Change Pain
This Pain Awareness Month, join #OneVoiceForPain as we unite all ages, diagnoses, and stories to build greater understanding, better care, and change.
Turning the Tables: Becoming a Caregiver to My Caregiver
After years of relying on her husband’s care, Ellen Lenox Smith finds herself becoming his caregiver—and discovers new strength, creativity, and comfort in accepting help along the way.
How to Protect Your Long-Term Disability Benefits After Approval When You Live With Chronic Pain
Learn why long-term disability benefits may still be reviewed after approval and how people living with chronic pain can help protect their benefits.
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Pain Warrior of the Month: Noelle Chelli Lopez
City & State: Petaluma, California Age: 36 years old Pain Warrior Role: Volunteer since 2016, ambassador since 2017 Condition: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy Favorite tip for others with chronic pain: “Stay connected! Living with chronic pain has...
Ambassador of the Year Award nominations open
Oct 31, 2017| News
Nominations are being accepted now through Nov. 15 for the 2017 Joselynn Badman Ambassador of the Year Award. Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in spreading pain awareness this year? Help U.S. Pain recognize pain warriors who...
Partnering with hospitals and clinics to share the U.S. Pain mission
Oct 31, 2017| News
Earlier this fall, longtime New Jersey ambassador Jeannette Rotondi and her husband, Dennis, coordinated with Rutgers University’s Behavior Health Center to share U.S. Pain Foundation materials and information during the center’s Wellness Month,...
Coalition applauds Florida bill to prevent medication interruptions
Oct 31, 2017| News
U.S. Pain is part of a coalition of 41 patient and provider groups supporting the “Bait-and-Switch Bill,” SB 360/HB 229, which would require health plans to deliver on the prescription coverage benefits they market and sell for the year. Right now,...
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 treatments, U.S. Pain Foundation is pleased to announce that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a biologic substitution bill, Chapter 357 of the...
#DontMix campaign urges caution with meds and alcohol
Oct 13, 2017| News
While it may seem harmless, drinking alcohol with certain prescription medications can cause potentially dangerous adverse effects. To help educate the public on the dangers of mixing prescriptions and alcohol, the National Council on Patient...
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