by Micke Brown, BSN, RN | May 21, 2014 | Advocacy, Pain Policy |
On March 1-2, 2014, the State Pain Policy Advocacy Network (SPPAN), a project of the American Academy of Pain Management, brought together 17 decision-makers representing 15 organizations that advocate for people with pain. The goal was to begin developing a plan for...
by Micke Brown, BSN, RN | Mar 26, 2014 | Advocacy, Pain Policy |
Many of you may not know that an amazing event occurred in Nashville, Tennessee the first weekend of March 2014. Fifteen organizations: 14 consumer pain advocacy organizations, moderated by the State Pain Policy Advocacy Network (SPPAN), gathered for two days to...
by Micke Brown, BSN, RN | Feb 14, 2014 | Communication, Relationships |
Did you know that Valentine’s Day remains a popular holiday that is celebrated throughout the world? It is known as the one day each year when the exchange of tokens of affection to our loved ones is honored, anticipated and in some cases expected. The origin of...
by Micke Brown, BSN, RN | Nov 12, 2013 | Daily Living |
Twice a year (unless you live in Arizona) we are forced to “fall back” or “spring forward.” Twice a year, we must adjust to waking or retiring an hour different from our routine. Twice a year, our natural 24-hour cycle is disrupted as our internal clock...
by Micke Brown, BSN, RN | Sep 17, 2013 | Medications, Treatment Options |
I was reading a recent commentary in the June 2013 issue of Pain Medicine News by the new president of the American Academy of Pain Medicine. In the fairness of disclosure, I must confess that Dr. Lynn R. Webster MD is one my most favorite physicians. I have had the...
