This October, U.S. Pain will be hosting its annual Virtual Advocacy Training Series to teach advocates how to use...
Blog Articles
Summer Camp Lets Kids Be Kids—With Pain
Kids climbing the rock wall at Morgan’s Wonderland Camp in San Antonio, Texas, this June had knee braces, carefully...
My Unexpected Solution for Peace of Mind
I love the moments in life that can be so peaceful, rewarding, interesting, and, at times, so unexpected. But, when...
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...
The Right to an Interpreter
By Kirsten Ballard In the United States, an estimated 25 million Americans—8 percent of the population—are Limited...
The Pain of Prejudice
By Carmen Renee Green, MD As we enter a new decade, we are living in unprecedented times with a global pandemic,...
Self-Advocacy for the LGBTQ+ Patient
By Jo Yurcaba Marriage equality was not the final fight for equal rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
Advocating for Your Health: Tips from Four Experts
By Grayson Schultz In health care, there is often an invisible power dynamic that favors providers and administrators....