by PAINS Project | Nov 23, 2014 | Living with Pain, News |
by Melissa Swanson – This is My Life: Survivng Fibromyalgia I was chosen from 102 applicants to be one of the 30 newest members of the Leaders Against Pain. I had made it through the application/acceptance period, travelled to Salt Lake City, Utah and climbed...
by PAINS Project | Nov 20, 2014 | Advocacy, Living with Pain, Member Updates, News |
The Coalition Against Pediatric Pain (TCAPP), RSDSA, and the US Pain Foundation have partnered with The Center for Courageous Kids in Kentucky and have pooled resources to create a camp for kids in pain. This will be a family camp that will take place at The Center...
by PAINS Project | Nov 17, 2014 | Advocacy, News, News & Updates |
As previously reported, the Consumer Pain Advocacy Task Force (CPATF) formed in 2014 and is a coalition of 16 consumer organizations working to improve the well-being of those living with pain. PAINS is a member of this important coalition. The CPATF is united with...
by PAINS Project | Nov 13, 2014 | News, Pain Education |
Published by The Joint Commission Revisions to the Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services standard PC.01.02.07 – which addresses pain management – will be effective January 1, 2015. Following an extensive literature review, The Joint Commission revised the...
by PAINS Project | Nov 13, 2014 | Advocacy, PAINS Updates, Policy Alerts & Updates |
Bob Twillman, Ph.D., FAPM, Deputy Executive Director, Director of Policy and Advocacy, American Academy of Pain Management and a PAINS Steering Committee Member Attends Adverse Drug Event Conference for PAINS by Bob Twillman, Ph.D., FAPM On October 30, the US...