Uspainfoundation.org

U.S. Pain Foundation

An organization created by people with pain for people with pain, U.S. Pain recognizes and validates the challenges more than 51.6 million Americans endure every day. We strive to be the leading source of support for those living with pain, as well as their caregivers and care providers. U.S. Pain is here to offer validation, information

Actived: 9 days ago

URL: https://uspainfoundation.org/

Chronic pain overview: Everything you need to know

WEBTypically, pain is considered chronic when it persists for six months or more. But for some patients, chronic pain can last for years or even a lifetime. There are many possible …

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UPDATE: The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services …

WEBAmericans over the age of 65 and those younger than 65 who are disabled and receive health coverage through Medicare would be eligible for this benefit starting …

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How Disparities in Health Care Affects Chronic Pain

WEBAnother study that examined disparities in chronic conditions and health indicators among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults 50 years or older in the U.S. …

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A Chronic Pain Crisis

WEBPulling back the veil on the public health crisis that is chronic pain. Between March 29 to April 12, 2022, U.S. Pain Foundation conducted a survey of 2,378 …

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The Impact of Pain in America

WEBThe latest population health data findings from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) reiterate an often-overlooked fact: millions of Americans …

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What You Need To Know About Chronic Pain

WEBHealth care providers should be trained according to the Report on Pain Management Best Practices, and the report should be promoted to patients and the …

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How Multidisciplinary Care Benefits Chronic Pain Patients

WEBMultidisciplinary care, also known as integrated health, refers to the whole spectrum of care and the practice of using different modalities in conjunction to reduce …

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Many living with chronic pain feel stigmatized by medical providers

WEBWEST HARTFORD, CONN., AUGUST 1, 2022 – The majority of people with chronic pain feel stigmatized by their medical providers. The finding is the result of a …

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How the NIH HEAL Initiative is addressing unmet needs of people …

WEBWhile chronic pain is a very individual problem, it also costs society at large so much: lost hours in productivity, wasted dollars on ineffective treatments, strain on …

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Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act Introduced in House

WEBThe Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act was introduced by Rep. Yadira Caraveo, MD (D-CO-08) and Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA). The legislation would require the …

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CREATE YOUR PAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN

WEB→ Ask for a referral to a licensed mental health counselor. DIET AND NUTRITION. A nutritious, balanced diet can help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce inflammation, …

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U.S. Pain Advocates for Federal Government to Report Population …

WEB1) For Congress to allocate $2M to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect, analyze, and report annually on population health data on …

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The Benefits of Heat and Cold Therapy for Chronic Pain

WEBIn U.S. Pain’s survey, roughly half of respondents (52.6%) said they found heat more effective, while 18.7% preferred cold, and one-third (28.7%) said they were …

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10 best apps for people with chronic pain

WEBHealth Storylines has supercharged the idea of a chronic health app that tracks health data and breaks down care plans and interventions into smaller, simple, …

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The Financial and Emotional Cost of Chronic Pain

WEBOne study found that people with severe pain spent $7,726 more on annual health care expenditures than people with no pain, which breaks down to an additional …

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Healthy People 2030 Spotlight on Health Webinar: Best Practices …

WEBHosted by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) announced the …

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U.S. Pain Foundation's Comments on the 2022 Revised Draft CDC …

WEB(“2022 Guideline”) The U.S. Pain Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) organization for people who live with chronic pain from a myriad of diseases, conditions, and serious injuries. …

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