Exciting developments are happening on the non-opioid pain medication front, and For Grace is taking action to encourage their availability for women in pain. First, Team For Grace recently wrote a letter of support to the Institute of Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) in their on-going evaluation of a new class of non-opioid meds (first in 20 years!) for acute pain. Next, For Grace leadership offered a testimonial for a one-pager encouraging California Governor Gavin Newsom to make an Executive Action mandating parity insurance coverage for non-opioid and opioid drugs.
Team For Grace is thrilled to share that long-time board member Dr. Jane Goodall was one of 19 recipients of the 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom! Along with fellow recipients Hillary Rodham Clinton, Magic Johnson and Bono, this award was presented by President Biden in the east room of the White House - and is the nation's highest civilian honor given to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the country. Jane was acknowledged for her profound research that transformed the understanding of human evolution as well as her work to preserve the natural world. Congratulations, Jane, on another prestigious award well deserved!
Well, it's a new year - and we're kicking off our 2025 Share Your Story project with another sharing that touches on the intersection between chronic pain and loneliness. Tracy Zuckerman has been challenged by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome for over 25 years - and each day still brings a revolving-door of unpredictability. Though she has adapted to her plight, others near and dear find it arduous which leads to misunderstandings and disappointments. For those who have stayed, sharing their lives brings joy and comfort to Tracy, along with a bridge to staying connected.
