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"Have we misunderstood pain?" Researcher and physician Amy Baxter unravels the symphony of connections that send pain from your body to your brain, explaining practical neuroscience hacks to quickly block those signals. Her groundbreaking research offers alternatives for immediate pain relief -- without the need for addictive opioids.
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This poster busts popular myths about managing pain with real facts backed by evidence. It's a handy resource for healthcare providers and families, helping everyone understand what really works for effective pain management.
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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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Dr. Grace Kao, a board-certified clinical health psychologist and member of the Meg Foundation advisory board, discusses the importance of stories and how they helped one little boy get through his poke.
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Our CEO, Dr. Jody Thomas talks to the Goodie Nation podcast about her journey to starting the Meg Foundation, and the story behind the mission.
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A unique perspective on what it's like to live with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
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Our CEO, Dr. Jody Thomas talks to the Goodie Nation podcast about her journey to starting the Meg Foundation, and the story behind the mission.
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Knowing how pain works is key to learning how to prevent and manage it. This handout breaks it all down to make it easier for patients and providers.
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We want to do all we can to support those affected by war. We collaborated with the Ukraine based organization Family Cirlce.
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What is a child life specialist? So glad you asked! It’s a question that everyone interested in improving kids’ medical experiences should be asking.
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This guide shows you how to keep kids safe, and help them feel supported, during medical procedures.
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Racial bias impacts every aspect of healthcare, including pain treatment. Pretending otherwise perpetuates a system that creates needless suffering. It's time we do better.
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