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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 Chicago” networking event at the University Club at 76 East Monroe Street on Saturday, Nov. 11. The event is free,…

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 lifetime achievements in migraine and headache medicine at the National Headache Foundation’s (NHF) 36th Annual Gala Oct. 8…

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 Ellen Aubry Memorial Award recognizing outstanding films, documentaries, news, and television projects that accurately depict people living with migraine and…

2022 Headache Heroes Announced

Congratulations to the 2022 National Headache Foundation Headache Heroes! We had an incredible pool of nominees to choose from, but these people exemplified the spirit of the Headache Hero award. Help us celebrate the Headache Heroes at the National Headache…

Headache Heroes 2022

Do you know a Headache Hero who has made a difference in the headache and migraine community? Let’s recognize the extraordinary people who go above and beyond to make the lives of others better. We’re seeking submissions for the following…

Blue and Yellow Cityscapes Superhero Invitation

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 the four Headache Heroes winners who were selected from the many nominations submitted by the public. The winners were honored…

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 and will receive the 2021 Headache Heroes award. NHF executive director/CEO, said “each of these outstanding individuals is a champion…

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. Dr. Xu was honored at the NHF’s 34th Annual Gala for her groundbreaking research in treating migraine disease. Dr. Xu…

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 headache medicine. In addition, he was an extraordinary advocate for those experiencing migraine disease and other chronic forms of headache….

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 50th year, but we are also celebrating these remarkable people who have made a difference. Tune in tomorrow to learn…

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: Eileen Brewer To celebrate the National Headache Foundation’s 50th anniversary, we wanted to recognize four Headache Heroes who have made a difference…

Recipient of The 2018 Seymour Diamond, M.D. Lectureship Award: Timothy T. Houle, Ph.D.

The Seymour Diamond, M.D. Lectureship Award is presented annually to the author of the most significant paper in headache published during the previous year. The 2018 recipient is Dr. Timothy T. Houle, Ph.D., based on his paper “Forecasting Individual Headache…

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