PAINWeek 2008 Conference Agenda
Hands

2008 Participating Organizations

   

American Headache Society (AHS)
The AHS is presenting Brainstorm at PAINWeek. This dynamic program explores the many dimensions of migraine through an interactive, patient-oriented, case-based program. The goal is to provide practitioners with practical tools to diagnose and treat migraine while ruling out worrisome headaches.

http://www.americanheadachesociety.org

   

American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine (AOAAM)
The AOAAM is committed to the access of quality and competent multidisciplinary services to those afflicted with the disorders of substance abuse and addiction. AOAAM seeks to provide the highest level of education for professionals and the community in the field of addiction medicine.

http://www.aoaam.org

   

American Society of Pain Educators (ASPE)
The ASPE Pain Educators Forum course is part of the PAINWeek curriculum. Goals and objectives of these sessions will apply principles of communication, explain the use of facilitating, and preparing cognitively appropriate materials on the subjects presented.

http://www.paineducators.org

   

Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA)
The IMDHA is a Referral Service dedicated to providing the community with excellently trained Certified Hypnotherapists. These Certified Hypnotherapists work harmoniously with allied healthcare professionals to aid individuals in dealing with specific challenges and procedures.

http://www.imdha.com

   

National Fibromyalgia Research Association (NFRA)
The NFRA is the source for what is new in fibromyalgia research and education. The NFRA is dedicated to education, treatment, and finding a cure for fibromyalgia.

http://www.nfra.net

National Stroke Association (NSA)
The NSA is the only national nonprofit organization in the United States devoting 100% of its resources to stroke through a variety of innovative and high-impact programs.

http://www.stroke.org

   

National Vulvodynia Association (NVA)
The NVA seeks to improve the lives of women suffering from chronic vulvar pain through education, support, advocacy and research.

http://www.nva.org

   

Nevada Psychiatric Association (NPA)
The NPA is the Nevada District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association. Providing some of the best psychopharmacology training, the NPA holds the fourth-largest psychiatric CME meeting in the United States.

http://www.nvpsych.org

   

Pain Society of Oregon (PSO)
The PSO will present sessions on legislative and regulatory change in pain management and forming multidisciplinary pain societies in your community.

http://www.painsociety.com

   

Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS)
The RNS was founded to provide rheumatology nurses and other healthcare professionals who manage rheumatic diseases with practical clinical support. The RNS is a professional organization committed to empowering nurses through professional development and education that will ultimately benefit members, patients, families, and communities.

http://www.rnsnetwork.org

   

Trigeminal Neuralgia Association (TNA)
The TNA will present the most current information on how to improve outcomes in patients with trigeminal neuralgia through proper diagnosis, earlier detection, and appropriate treatment strategies.

http://www.endthepain.org

   

Western Pain Society (WPS)
The WPS is the western US affiliate of the American Pain Society (APS) and a multidisciplinary pain organization supporting the advancement of the science of pain and its management. The WPS is a founding partner of PAINWeek.

http://www.ampainsoc.org/societies/wps