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Blog Articles
Reflecting Back on 2022 Accomplishments
2022 was a busy year for us. Here are some of our accomplishments this year:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Makes a Major Move to Improve Pain Care
This past November, CMS announced that starting January 1, 2023, Medicare will pay physicians in all states and other...
Join us June 2 for the next “Building Your Toolbox” interactive session
To provide more support and tips for self-management during the pandemic, Pain Connection has launched an interactive...
The importance of role models
By Angelica "Heidi" Brehm Before my migraine disease caused me daily pain and disability, I was an elementary school...
Tips: medical marijuana during the pandemic
By: Ellen Lenox Smith It is tough enough to be able to afford medical marijuana because it is not reimbursed by...
Ergonomic tips for home: Positioning yourself for less pain
Many people with chronic pain spend a lot of time at home. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, even more people are...
U.S. Pain welcomes two new members to Board of Directors, announces permanent CEO
The U.S. Pain Foundation is pleased to share it has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors: Edward...
The picture of perfection
By: Michaela O'Connor So many people with chronic illness look back at their lives prior to their illnesses with such...
Shelter in place? I’m used to staying at home
By Melinda Sandor Being stuck at home is new to many people. But I started sheltering in place in 2013 when I was...
Letter of hope to parents of medically compromised children
By: Ellen Lenox Smith As I celebrated Mother’s Day, I received an email from our youngest of four sons that brought me...
Poor weather = tough emotions
By Ellen Lenox Smith It sure would be easier to be home isolating with the consistent sun shining down. Instead, here...