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Opioid taxation bills raise concerns
Recently, U.S. Pain has seen a number of bills that propose placing a tax on opioids in order to fund efforts to combat opioid abuse. To date, bills have been introduced in numerous states (MN, IA, MA, CA, KY, MT, PA, and NY) and in Congress. But...
U.S. pain launches bimonthly volunteer webinars
On July 18, U.S. Pain Foundation hosted its first webinar specially designed for ambassadors and advocates. The webinars will be held every two months on the third Tuesday of the month at 1 pm EST. Lasting about an hour, they feature updates from...
Seven ways to participate in Pain Awareness Month
Pain Awareness Month (PAM) in September is fast approaching. If you’re looking for a way to make a difference for the pain community, here are some options for how to get involved. Some activities require advance planning, while others take just a...
Pain Warrior of the Month: Third Annual Pediatric Pain Camp attendees
Ages: 4-17 years old Location: All over the country Pain warrior role: Third Annual Pediatric Pain Camp attendees Pain conditions: Attendees have a wide range of conditions that cause chronic pain, from reflex sympathetic dystrophy, to...
INvisible Project: RA/RD edition released
The INvisible Project: rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) edition is now available in print and online. The publication includes profiles of 10 people living with RA/RD, showing the reality of life with pain, and why people with RA/RD...
Speaking out on health care reform
On July 25, the Senate voted to start debate on several proposed bills that aim to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While it remains unclear what the final version of the bill will look like, every proposal so far would likely have...