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How to Dismiss Women’s Pain
A comic about women's pain, the hurtful myths that get in the way of caring for it, and the research on why that needs to change.
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When Pain Science Caught Up
How Black Healers and Physicians Shaped the Way We Treat Pain Today
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No Family Should Face This Alone
What would you give to keep a child from falling through the cracks? Right now, too many families are left behind—navigating pediatric care alone, often without insurance, support, or access to help.
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5 Ways Pain Affects the LGBTQIA+ Community
Pain isn’t just physical—it’s deeply shaped by who we are, how we see ourselves, and how the world treats us. For LGBTQIA+ individuals, understanding and addressing pain means recognizing the powerful role of identity, community, and inclusive, affirming care.
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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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Black Medicine with Dr. Ray Christian
Explore the rich tapestry of Black medical history with Dr. Ray Christian as he shares captivating narratives revealing historical legacies and personal anecdotes.
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Pain Myths & Facts E-Book
There's a lot of outdated thinking about pain floating around, but thanks to research, we now know better! It turns out that what kids, parents, and providers think they know about pain can sometimes hold us back from making things better. So let's dispel these misconceptions with accurate, evidence-based information and brighten things up with some solid facts!
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Racial disparities in pain management: How the color of your skin can determine what kind of care you get
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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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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