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June news and updates

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

With events throughout the month from participating organizations, this year's theme is #ANewEraInCare. Read more.

U.S. Pain advocates for Federal Government to report populations health data on chronic pain

Ask your federal legislators to support U.S. Pain's advocacy initiatives to ensure that data is reported on chronic pain. Read more.

Introducing Scott Rogers, U.S. Pain's new Communications Director

U.S. Pain is happy to introduce our new Director of Communications Scott Rogers. Read more.

Getting to know Kate Benson

Kate Benson, Coast Guard veteran, cancer survivor, and veteran's support group leader sat down for an interview. Read more.

Pain Warrior of the Month: Kristin Whitehead

Age: 46 years old

Location: Brooklyn, NY, and Trumbull, CT

Pain warrior role: Advocate since 2019

Health conditions: Chronic intractable migraine, degenerative disc disease, small fiber neuropathy, and restless legs syndrome.

Tip for pain warriors: "Join a chronic pain support group. Participate in advocacy projects for your condition. And specifically for migraineurs, noise-canceling headphones are a must!”

Fun fact: "I love to hike. My favorite adventures kicking up dust have been in the Ural Mountains in Russia, the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan, and the Tian Shan Mountains in Kyrgyzstan.”

Read more about Kristin >>

Upcoming educational events

Ongoing: Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Find events here.

Upcoming support groups

Pain Connection Live conference calls (open to all) are held weekly. This month's theme is "The Stages of Grief for Chronic Pain."

Thursday, June 3 from 1:30 to 3 pm ET
Thursday, June 10 from 7 to 8:30 pm ET
Thursday, June 17 from 3 to 4:30 pm ET
Thursday, June 24 from 2:30 to 4 pm ET
Saturday, June 26 from 11 am to noon ET

Pain Connection also offers state-based support groups over Zoom. States include Arizona, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North and South Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon.

Pain Connection is also providing three specialized support groups over Zoom each month for caregivers/care partners, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans.

Find a group >>

Your support

Allows us to continue advancing our mission to serve people with chronic pain. You can also support us by hosting a Facebook fundraiser or shopping with Amazon Smile.