Chronic pain is vastly under-recognized, underfunded, and under-treated when considering its significant impact on...
Blog Articles
Accepting and Adapting to a Chronic Medical Condition
I’m a 75-year-old senior citizen. I’ve experienced a life filled with the joys and sorrows typical of those of us...
Regaining Confidence After a Cardiac Event
Life has a wonderful way of rapidly changing from appearing to be running smoothly to suddenly feeling out of control....
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...
Local nonprofit announces new board members, permanent CEO
MIDDLETOWN, CONN., May 4, 2020 -- A Connecticut-based national nonprofit, U.S. Pain Foundation, has appointed two new...
Register now for the Pediatric Pain Warrior 2020 Virtual Retreat!
The Pediatric Pain Warrior Program has announced its fourth semiannual retreat will be held virtually. Registration is...