Check out For Grace's November Story of the Month that details woman in pain Ingrid Brown's heartbreaking tale of medical mistreatment. Four and half years ago, Ingrid was told that she had breast cancer and needed a biopsy ASAP. During that procedure, the radiologist thrust a probe into her chest, breaking her sternum, ribs and a number of vertebrae. Though Ingrid never really had cancer, the damaging biopsy left her with persistent pain. Now being treated for Medical Trauma, Ingrid is telling her story to help other women avoid this kind of unnecessary suffering.

Pleased to report For Grace leadership continues their efforts to bring pain awareness and better treatments to Californians. Senator Maria Elena Durazo has confirmed she will again author September as Pain Awareness Month in 2024 - and our proposed bill to expand alternative pain treatments for Medi-Cal beneficiaries is being strongly considered for next year’s legislative session. Regarding the latter, next steps are to analyze costs of the bill along with how it will serve the state’s efforts to mitigate the opioid crisis. Stay tuned as Capitol happenings unfold…

After the trauma, after the pain, after the release - there's an opportunity for growth. For Grace's  virtual 11th Annual Women In Pain Conference will unveil the connection between trauma and chronic pain, while exploring the power of post-traumatic growth compliments of Dr. Michaela Haas. During her inspiring, eye-opening presentation, Dr. Haas will share the how-to's of PTG along with stories of folk who have cultivated resilience and a path to better days ahead. Join us on Nov 17 starting at 10am PT at For Grace's YouTube page - and kick-start your way forward!

When it comes to connecting chronic pain and trauma, there are a lot of questions. As such, For Grace's 11th Annual Women In Pain Conference, slated for November 17th, will offer a lunchtime Q&A session that we anticipate will provide important insight. Our three morning speakers, Dr. Audrey Stillerman, Dr. Jennifer Pierce and Dr. Mary Driscoll, will field questions from our attendees, giving them an opportunity to elaborate on their presentations. Join us at For Grace's YouTube page for this groundbreaking, live stream event beginning at 10am PT.