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Taking Charge of Headache™

Taking Charge of Headache™ is a free webinar series empowering women veterans with knowledge and support. May Webinar: When you’ve…

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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…

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National Headache Foundation to Honor Jan Lewis Brandes, M.D., With Special Lifetime Achievement Award at Upcoming Annual Gala

Chicago, Ill. (October 3, 2022) – Jan Lewis Brandes, M.D., MS, AQH, of Nashville, Tenn., will be recognized for her…

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Ellen Aubry Memorial Award Given to ‘Chicago Fire’ for Accurate Depiction of Headache and Migraine

The National Headache Foundation (NHF) has selected the NBC television drama series “Chicago Fire” as the 2022 winner of the…

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2022 Headache Heroes Announced

Congratulations to the 2022 National Headache Foundation Headache Heroes! We had an incredible pool of nominees to choose from, but…

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Headache Heroes 2022

Do you know a Headache Hero who has made a difference in the headache and migraine community? Let’s recognize the…

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Awards For 2021 Headache Heroes

Headache Heroes 2021 Patient: Evie Mohan Advocate: Katie MacDonald Caregiver: Chris Charrett-Dykes Healthcare Provider: Jaclyn Duvall, MD, AQH Congratulations to…

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2021 ‘Headache Heroes’ to be Recognized at Oct. 2 Gala of the National Headache Foundation in Chicago

Four people from around the nation will be honored on October 2 for exemplifying the National Headache Foundation’s (NHF) mission…

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2020 Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award

Congratulations to the 2020 winner of the National Headache Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award – Cen Xu, Ph.D., of Amgen Inc….

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

Dr. Merle Diamond discusses the legacy of her father, Dr. Seymour Diamond. Dr. Seymour Diamond was a world-renowned leader in…

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Congratulations to Our Award Winners!

We are all looking forward to the NHF’s Golden Gala tomorrow night! We aren’t just celebrating the National Headache Foundation’s…

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2020 Headache Heroes Award Winners

2020 Headache Heroes Award Winners Healthcare Provider Winner: Dr. Stephen Herzog Patient Winner: Danielle Fancher Caregiver Winner: Dennis Rotondi  Advocate Winner:…

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      • AHS Position Statement
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