Pain Awareness Month occurs annually every September.
To help spread awareness of issues related to chronic pain and pain management, we urge members to review and share the Pain Awareness Month resources below with patients and local media.
Quick Facts
- Pain Awareness Month was established in 2001 by the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA)
- More than 80 organizations, both healthcare-related and consumer-focused, came together to support the effort
- Nearly 100 million Americans experience chronic pain, amounting to more than those who have diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined according to Johns Hopkins
Resources
The following resources can be shared with patients and local media to spread awareness about chronic pain as part of a Pain Awareness Month campaign.
- ACPA Pain Awareness Month Overview
- U.S. Pain Foundation Best Practices
- U.S. Pain Foundation Resources
Pain Matters: A Healthcare Innovation Podcast
If you’re looking for even more information on how the field of pain medicine is rapidly evolving thanks to continued innovation, tune into Pain Matters: A Healthcare Innovation Podcast hosted by AAPM’s Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA.
It’s the nation’s leading podcast for healthcare providers focused on providing the best care today, tomorrow, and beyond. Each episode, we share the latest innovations and practical applications that directly impact how we care for patients and measure success in multidisciplinary care.