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“But You Look Fine…”: Gender Bias And Pain Care
Dr. Grace Kao's personal account (backed by powerful research) highlights how gender and bias play out when it comes to treating women's pain.
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FEATURED BLOG POSTS
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Can holding children down for shots traumatize them? A health psychologist says yes.
I’m a health psychologist and expert in medical illness, trauma, and pain, with 25 years of experience. If I could wipe out any practice that happens on the daily in medicine, VERY high on my list is holding down kids for medical procedures. While science and best practice guidelines from top medical organizations clearly say holding down kids is a terrible idea, it still happens every single day.
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How to Make Shots Hurt Less for Kids and Overcome Needle Phobia
Get ready for Needle Poke Game Day with these expert, research-backed strategies for getting your kiddo through a needle poke with more comfort and less pain– Yes, really! These strategies help shots hurt less!
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Pain Myths And Facts: How Bad Information Hurts Us All (Literally…)
Knowing the facts instead of the misconceptions can open up opportunities to avoid a whole lot of unnecessary suffering, for you, for your family (and for your patients if you are one of those amazing healthcare providers we love!).
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Why ARE we called the Meg Foundation?
Inquiring minds always want to know! I'm so glad you asked, because I LOVE this story!
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Getting to know CHYP and their innovative approach to chronic pain
CHYP is an online nonprofit for youth ages 13-24 that was built on the understanding that creative techniques - be it writing, yoga, art, acupuncture or other immersive experiences - can help rewire the nervous system’s pain routes.
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Our vision: What if good pain care was the norm?
Where do we see the Meg Foundation going? What are our hopes for the future? We are so glad you asked! Let's talk about our big plans!
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The Meg Foundation Origin Story Part 2:
How one little girl and the idea of empowering people became the Meg Foundation.
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Getting to know ChildKind International: Intro to the International Certification Organization for Pediatric Pain
Julia Johnston, a Knowledge Management Specialist at ChildKind International, is your guide to understanding ChildKind's institutional certification process and crafting valuable resources.
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