National Headache Foundation Appoints Susan Lane Stone Permanent CEO and Executive Director, Adds Hope O’Brien, M.D. to its Board

National Headache Foundation Appoints Susan Lane Stone Permanent CEO and Executive Director, Adds Hope O’Brien, M.D. to its Board

Chicago, Ill. (November 6, 2023) – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) Board of Directors announced that Interim Executive Director Susan Lane Stone, MBA has been appointed the permanent CEO and Executive Director and added Hope O’Brien, MD, MBA, FAHS, FAAN,…

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National Headache Foundation To Host ‘Cultivating Connections in Chicago’ Networking Event on November 11

National Headache Foundation To Host ‘Cultivating Connections in Chicago’ Networking Event on November 11

Chicago, Ill. (Nov. 1, 2023) – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) is hosting a 4:00-8:00 p.m. drop-in “Cultivating Connections in Chicago” networking event at the University Club at 76 East Monroe Street on Saturday, Nov. 11. The event is free,…

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HeadWise: Migraine and Brain Fog–Newly Released Cognitive Data

HeadWise: Migraine and Brain Fog–Newly Released Cognitive Data

Episode 159: Migraine and Brain Fog–Newly Released Cognitive Data Is “brain fog” one of your migraine symptoms? Now we have data on this frustrating phenomenon. Tune into this week’s episode of HeadWise as Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, chats with one of…

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Headache Medicine Certification Exam Set for September 1-15.

Headache Medicine Certification Exam Set for September 1-15.

 Chicago, Ill. (July 10, 2023) – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) announced its Fall certification exam for its Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (AQH) program. The deadline for applying to NHF to take the certification exam is August…

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National Headache Foundation Announces New Operation Brainstorm Listening Session

National Headache Foundation Announces New Operation Brainstorm Listening Session

Oklahoma City, Okla. (May 22, 2023) – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) announced today it is hosting a listening session affiliated with Operation Brainstorm at the American Legion Post 12 in Warr Acres, Okla., from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on…

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Nominations Now Open For Ellen Aubry Award

Chicago, Ill. (May 1, 2023) – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) announced today it is seeking 2023 nominations for the Ellen Aubry Memorial Award to recognize the accurate depiction of headache and migraine disorders in film and television media. Nominations…

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HeadWise Podcast on migraine and headache news

HeadWise: News Update on Headache and Migraine

Episode 153 News Edition – April.23: In this Headwise News Episode, Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D., talks to headache specialist and clinical trial expert Tim Smith, MD, about three new medication announcements plus an exciting new study linking genetic, hormone, and circadian…

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Call For Research Proposals-2023

NHF Research The National Headache Foundation supports research in the fields of headache and pain as part of our mission. The NHF provided more than $2 million in 215 research grants to physicians and scientists working in the field of…

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A New Diagnosis With MUMS

Cannon Tekstar Hodge’s career in the fashion industry was derailed by a triple migraine diagnosis of Vestibular Migraine, Sinus Migraine, and Migraine with Unilateral Motor Symptoms (MUMS). Cannon is now a super migraine advocate. She uses her background and social…

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National Headache Foundation Congratulates 30 New AQH Certificate Holders Following Spring Exam

Chicago, Ill. (March 21, 2023) – Thirty healthcare providers across the country were recently named new recipients of the National Headache Foundation (NHF) Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (AQH) following the Spring exam. “I would like to congratulate…

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HeadWise – Episode 149: News Edition #4

HeadWise – Episode 149: News Edition #4

Is it safe to take ubrogepant and atogepant together? What is Pulmatrix? What’s new in cluster headache? What are the latest MRI findings in migraine? Are migraine triggers as numerous and as important as we think? Hear the latest headache…

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Migraine 101 Video Series Released

Chicago, Ill. (March 1, 2023) – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) announced today a new video series for people living with migraine and headache disorders. CEO/Executive Director of the NHF, said the Migraine 101 videos address a comprehensive spectrum of…

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