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Comfort Plan for Blood Tests
Blood tests are one of the most common pokes kids face. Use this to help them plan how they want to be comfortable before the next one.
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Tackling Needle Pain—Before, During, and After: A Q&A with the Founder of Thimble
Dr. Dawkins built Thimble to tackle what most numbing products ignore: fast, mess-free pain relief designed specifically for needle procedures—before and after the shot.
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Headache Procedures Numbing Cream Guide
This easy-to-follow guide shows how to use numbing cream to reduce pain during headache procedures like Botox and nerve blocks. It helps patients feel more prepared, empowered, and comfortable.
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Chronic Pain Is On The Rise—Here’s What You Can Do About It Now
Earlier this week, The Washington Post featured a startling stat in their Big Number series: nearly 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. experienced chronic pain last year. And that is up from 20.4% in 2019! Let that sink in.
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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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Ask Dr. Jessica podcast: How to reduce fear and anxiety around vaccines? with Jody Thomas
This episode is for all you parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers out there who want to make vaccinations a little less scary for the little ones.
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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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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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How to hack your brain when you’re in pain
"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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Creating Comfort for Teens Quick Guide
This infographic is a great overview of the best pain management strategies for helping teens get through shots and other needle procedures feeling calm, comfortable, and in control.
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A Toddler, A Poke, And The Power Of Story
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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Getting Ready For Kindergarten Vaccines
Why those shots don’t have to be a pain (literally or figuratively…)
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