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National Headache Foundation Podcast Renamed “For Heads Sake”

September 7, 2022

The National Headache Foundation’s (NHF) long-running, popular podcast has been renamed “For Heads Sake” and will continue to be moderated by Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. who interviews headache and migraine experts to bring solutions and new information to her listeners and…

NHF Welcomes Dominik Zawartko As its Policy and Advocacy Associate

October 28, 2021

The National Headache Foundation (NHF) recently welcomed Dominik Zawartko as its new Policy and Advocacy Associate. He will also be leading NHF’s Migraine University program, which provides resources to young people and higher education health providers to help students living…

Migraine at Work: Working 9 to 5 — Or Maybe Not!

June 10, 2021

Are you starting a new job or possibly embarking on a new career? Any beginning can cause anxiety. Remember the first day of high school? But what if your emotional roller coaster is influenced by migraine disease? You are justifiably…

Headache on the Hill 2021

February 23, 2021

Heads UP – Episode 31: Headache On The Hill – National Headache Foundation (headaches.org) is an annual advocacy event in Washington, D.C. organized by the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy (AHDA), of which NHF is a proud member. With HOH,…

Announcement from the National Headache Foundation

October 28, 2020

Mary Franklin is retiring from her position as the Executive Director of the National Headache Foundation, effective November 3, 2020. Mary is a passionate advocate for people with headache diseases, and for the NHF. She joined the NHF in 2011…

A Tribute to the Original Headache Hero – Dr. Seymour Diamond

October 26, 2020

Dr. Merle Diamond discusses the legacy of her father, Dr. Seymour Diamond. Dr. Seymour Diamond was a world-renowned leader in headache medicine. In addition, he was an extraordinary advocate for those experiencing migraine disease and other chronic forms of headache….

50 Years of Exemplary Work in Headache Medicine

September 21, 2020

We congratulate the National Headache Foundation’s Executive Director, Mary Franklin, on her 50 years of exemplary work in headache medicine. On September 20, 1970, Mary started working for Dr. Seymour Diamond, who had a family practice with a growing contingency…

Perspectives from People with Migraine Disease

June 16, 2020

In recognition of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, the National Headache Foundation today announced findings from its Perspectives from People with Migraine survey, which highlights experiences of people with migraine disease, the tradeoffs made to manage their disease with current therapies…

Five Simple Ways to Raise Awareness in the Workplace

June 1, 2020

Originally published by migraineheadacheawarenessmonth.org Today is the first day of National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. We are kicking off MHAM by recognizing Headache at Work Day to raise awareness for the need for employer accommodations for people living with…

Dr. Seymour Diamond -A Pioneer in Headache Medicine

October 12, 2019

The legacy of Dr. Seymour Diamond, a pioneer in headache medicine, April 15, 1925 – Oct. 11, 2019 When Dr. Seymour Diamond started exclusively treating headache in 1972 he could count on one hand the number of physicians throughout the…

Seymour Diamond, M.D., April 15, 1925 – October 11, 2019

October 11, 2019

It is with deep sadness that the National Headache Foundation announces the passing of its Executive Chairman and Founder, Seymour Diamond, M.D. Dr. Diamond was a world-renowned leader in headache medicine and an extraordinary advocate for those experiencing migraine and…

FB Live – Fasting and Headache During the Holidays

October 2, 2019

Fasting and Headache with Mary Franklin, Executive Director of the National Headache Foundation.

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