Program areas at US Pain Foundation
During the last week of june, u.sUs.s. Pain Foundation's pediatric Pain warrior program hosted its second annual summer camp. Children living with Pain, along with their families, were invited to morgan's wonderland camp in Texas, a fully accessible summer camp for kids with various medical conditions and needs. Campers rode horses, completed a challenge course, climbed a rock wall, learned about wildlife, went swimming, completed archery challenges, and much more, in an environment that responded to their individual needs and made every activity accessible to them. U.sUs.s. Pain Foundation hosted daily support group meetings at camp for Pain warriors, their siblings, and their parents, allowing them to connect at a deeper level, share their experiences and frustrations, and offer advice. Several educational and activity programs were offered throughout the week as well.
Education is fundamental in helping improve patient-provider relationships, positive treatment management outcomes, and ensuring patients are more connected to the health care system. Recognizing the need for more patient-education content, in 2023 we provided even more valuable education through online educational sessions (building your toolbox), informative articles, and educational resources-available online and to order for free.
U.sUs.s. Pain's flagship program, the invisible project, is a print and online magazine that shows the reality of life with Pain through stories, photos, and educational articles. In 2023, the organization published its third edition focused on health care disparities. To launch each edition, the invisible project hosted virtual launch parties.