For Grace Spokesperson Cynthia Toussaint consulted on and interviewed for an outstanding New York Times Magazine long-form article that explores Virtual Reality as a treatment for chronic pain. The piece goes in-depth about the development of VR for medical purposes, the skepticism it faces as an accepted therapy and how it may one day replace opioids as a safer option for chronic pain patients. Toussaint's insight informed many parts of the article, in particular the section that addresses coverage concerns. Link HERE to read "Can Virtual Reality Help Ease Chronic Pain?"
Join For Grace leaders Cynthia Toussaint and John Garrett as they host this month's episode of "The Trauma Chronicles" that will stream live on The Mighty FB pages Tuesday, April 26th at 1pm PT. Cynthia and John will interview University of Michigan Research Investigator Dr. Jennifer Pierce who will share her work on trauma as a driver for chronic pain, why that connection exists and how that intersection impacts treatment and outcomes for women in pain. So much to explore about this emerging dynamic! We look forward to your great comments and questions...
Happy to share that we just learned our 2005 Discovery Health episode of "Mystery Diagnosis" is airing again, bringing much-needed awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (then known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) to the world. This 16-minute segment is told from the perspectives of the patient, partner/caregiver, mother and doctor, depicting a well-rounded experience, including the many agonies and triumphs. To view this gripping episode, link here to see Part One and here for Part Two.
For Grace founder Cynthia Toussaint will be recognized for her contribution to HealthyWomen's Real Women, Real Stories project at their April 7th Appreciation Night. Toussaint's story is part of a larger effort at HealthWomen to empower women ages 35 to 64 make informed health choices for themselves and their families. Besides thanking women who shared their stories in 2021, the event will include networking to generate new healthcare ideas to include on the site.
