Posts Tagged ‘Headache on the Hill’
A Proactive Approach to Advocacy for the Migraine Community – A Conversation with Julienne Verdi
In this Migraine Science Collaborative interview, Verdi discusses building upon successful volunteer-led advocacy efforts, the need for headache-specific legislation, and why it is important to be proactive at the policy level to make positive changes for those living with migraine and headache disorders.
Read MoreA Safe Step in the Right Direction
The 2024 Headache on the Hill boasted the most diverse contingent of delegates ever, all working together to bring key legislation to the House floor.
Read MoreAdvocating for Change in Washington, DC: The 2023 Headache on the Hill
This year’s event saw new and experienced volunteers advocate in front of their congressional members for a number of requests to benefit the headache community. People with lived experience of headache – including patients and parents – are playing an increasingly important role in this annual initiative.
Read MoreA Migraine Journey from New York City to Costa Rica and Back: A Chat with Migraine Patient Advocate Danielle Newport Fancher
In this MSC interview, migraine patient advocate Danielle Newport Fancher discusses her migraine journey, the problem of migraine stigma, and her advocacy efforts.
Read MoreAdvocating for Migraine Research, Overcoming Stigma, and Improving Treatment: A Chat with Robert Shapiro
Dr. Shapiro discusses how he got into migraine research, the problems of migraine stigma and research underfunding, the use of CGRP drugs, and, interestingly, why migraine may actually be protective against COVID.
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