We Want to Represent You

Whether you are a person living with pain or a professional caregiver, we hope to provide valuable resources to:

• Promote safe, effective pain control
• Educate both healthcare professionals and NH citizens about pain
• Advocate for public awareness
• Provide current information about services within New Hampshire

Pain Facts

According to the American Pain Foundation:

• 20% of American adults report that pain or physical discomfort disrupts their sleep a few nights a week or more
• More than half of all hospitalized patients experienced pain in the last days of their lives.
• An estimated 70% of those with cancer experience significant pain during their illness, yet fewer than half receive adequate treatment for their pain
• Back pain is the leading cause of disability in Americans under 45 years of age.
• The annual cost of chronic pain in the US including healthcare expense, lost income and lost productivity is estimated to be $100 billion.

Help NHPI Make a Difference

• Become a trained advocate to attend legislative hearings that affect pain management policies in New Hampshire
• Become a member of  NHPI/NHHPCO ($50 annual individual membership)
• Volunteer for special projects that support the NH Pain Initiative
  
• Make a donation to support our mission to provide better pain control for NH residents

NHPI and NHHPCO work in collaboration to support pain awareness and education in NH.  To volunteer or to see a complete list of volunteer opportunities, visit: www.nhhpco.org

Feedback and Opinion

We want to know if you found what you were looking for.  Please contact us at info@nhpain.org