By: Ellen Lenox Smith I would like to make some suggestions for the doctors and nurses out there that are frequently...
Blog Articles
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...
“From Ow To Om” explores mindfulness for pain
July’s mindfulness meditation webinar began with a quote from a Buddhist monk: “When we get too caught up in the...
Patient groups come together to weigh in on HHS prescription costs plan
The rising costs of prescription medications is one of the most pressing issues in health care today. This spring, the...
States beginning to support reimbursement for alternative care
In the midst of a spate of laws restricting access to care and medication for chronic pain patients, several states...
Schedule a meeting with your elected official this summer
While summer may seem like a chance for taking a break from advocacy, it’s actually the perfect time to schedule...
Getting to know U.S. Pain’s Interim CEO: Nicole Hemmenway
Nicole Hemmenway was appointed Interim CEO of U.S. Pain earlier this spring. Below, she answers some insight into her...
Words Matter: A patient weighs in on the importance of clear language when discussing RA/RD
By Kelly O’Neill Young When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I had no idea what it meant. Not only was...
Complementary and Alternative Medicines for Migraine
By Katie Golden In Dr. Robert Cowan’s paper “CAM in the Real World: You May Practice Evidence-Based Medicine, But Your...
Medical Cannabis in a Balkanized Legal Landscape
By Jerry S. Goldman and Ethan W. Middlebrooks As a result of the conflicting laws and policies of the federal...
Learn how to use mindfulness to reduce pain and stress on July 17
The U.S. Pain Foundation is excited to present the next event in its bimonthly webinar series, "From ow to om: Using...