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February 25, 2009

NFA Forms Partnership with Practicing Clinicians Exchange

The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) has formed a partnership with the Practicing...

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January 30, 2009

CarePages Announcement

The National Fibromyalgia Association now offers patients, their families and friends direct access...

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January 29, 2009

Fibromyalgia Healthcare Professionals Honored

The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) and the American Pain Foundation (APF) are pleased...

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January 23, 2009

New Membership Program

The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new...

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January 16, 2009

NFA Applauds the FDA's Approval of Savella™

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Savella™ (milnacipran HCl) for the...

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December 30, 2008

2009 Awareness Day Campaign

The National Fibromyalgia Association is pleased to announce its 2009 National Fibromyalgia...

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December 5, 2008

Winter 2008 Issue of Fibromyalgia AWARE Magazine Available

The National Fibromyalgia Association has released the newest issue of Fibromyalgia AWARE...[ view ]

 

December 5, 2008

FAME on the High Seas Set Sail November 2009

Learn about the latest FM research and self-management techniques on this relaxing Mexican Riviera cruise...[ view ]

 

October 3, 2008

Fibromyalgia AWARE Magazine Now Available in CVS Drugstores

The National Fibromyalgia Association has expanded its distribution of Fibromyalgia AWARE, the first and...[ view ]

 

September 16, 2008

Former Model Bares All to Raise Fibromyalgia Awareness

Bianca Embley has taken an eye-catching approach to raise awareness of fibromyalgia, a chronic pain... [ view ]

 

September 12, 2008

NFA Hosts Fourth Annual International Leaders Against Pain Seminar

The National Fibromyalgia Association hosted its Fourth Annual International Leaders Against Pain (ILAP)... [ view ]

 

September 5, 2008

Creation of an International Research Organization Moves Forward

At a historic meeting, moderated by world-renowned researcher Robert Bennett, MD, prominent fibromyalgia... [ view ]

 

August 1, 2008

Cyclist Team Raises Support and Awareness for Fibromyalgia

Team CYCLE SMART raised more than $3,200 for the National Fibromyalgia Association during a 3,000-mile...[ view ]

 

July 24, 2008

Three New Members Elected to the NFA Board of Directors

The Board of Directors for the National Fibromyalgia Association have elected three new board members... [ view ]

 

June 20, 2008

International Group of Experts Gather to Discuss Future Research

Nearly 100 individuals participated in the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases’...[ view ]

 

July 10, 2008

Nurse Practitioners Seek Support Tools for FM Patients

Hundreds of nurse practitioners stopped by the National Fibromyalgia Association’s exhibit booth to ask.. [ view ]

 

June 16, 2008

Patients Played a Crucial Role in Future FM Research

Approximately 200 people from around the world attended OMERACT 9 May 27-31 in Kananaskis, Canada...[ view ]

 

June 10, 2008

NFA Exhibiting at EULAR 2008

The NFA will exhibit in its first European show during EULAR 2008, the annual European Congress of Rheumatology...[ view ]

 

May 22, 2008

California Assembly Passes Resolution

Resolution (ACR) 112 continues on its successful path, passing the California Assembly on Monday, May 19...[ view ]

 

May 21, 2008

Biking for Fibromyalgia

Denise Stone, of Long Valley, New Jersey, will bike across America to help raise awareness of fibromyalgia... [ view ]

 

May 20, 2008

NFA Volunteer Recognized For Her Work

Lynn Roller, a volunteer at the National Fibromyalgia Association, has been awarded the Spirit of Volunteerism Award...[ view ]

 

May 5, 2008

National Fibromyalgia Association ON THE AIR!< /P>Tune in this month as the NFA commemorates "National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day"...[ view ]

 

April 28, 2008

FM Online Discussion Set for May 1

Dr. Patrick Wood, a nationally recognized researcher, will share his expertise and answer questions during a moderated...[ view ]

 

April 21, 2008

NFA Shares Patient Perspective with Leading Experts

Lynne Matallana, president and founder of the NFA, recently shared with dozens of physicians from several European countries...[ view ]

 

February 27, 2008

NFA Partners with the National Sleep Foundation

The NFA has been named an organizational sleep awareness partner for National Sleep Awareness Week®, a public education and...[ view ]

 

January 21, 2008

"The Fibromyalgia Pledge to Care"

The National Fibromyalgia Association will unveal an unprecedented call to action during a press conference in Washington D.C...[ view ]

 

January 16, 2008

Responses to the New York Times Article

The front-page article by New York Times reporter Alex Berenson ("Drug Approved. Is Disease Real?") has drawn numerous comments...[ view ]

 

December 7, 2007

Responses to the New York Times Article

New Additions to the NFA Website

Several features have been recently added to the National Fibromyalgia Association’s website. Here are some of the highlights...[ view ]

November 19, 2007

Medical Advisory Board Member of the NFA Honored

Dr. Robert M. Bennett, one of the most renowned fibromyalgia researchers in the world, was recently named a Master of the American...[ view ]

 

November 13, 2007

NFA Partners with Anxiety Organization

Stress Øut Week, an annual, weeklong event, will be held Nov. 11-17. This year's event will highlight the connection between anxiety and...[ view ]

 

October 25, 2007

NFA's Response to Southern California Wildfires

Numerous calls have been received from around the world regarding the Southern California wildfires. While our building is out of...[ view ]

 

October 19, 2007

More Recognition for FM and the NFA

A U.S. News and World Report article profiles the NFA president and discusses improvements in the knowledge and treatment of...[ view ]

 

October 12, 2007

NFA President Speaks at Wyeth's 5th Annual Association Summit

Lynne Matallana, president and founder of the National Fibromyalgia Association, was one of the featured speakers at Wyeth’s 5th...[ view ]

 

October 12, 2007

NFA President Featured in USA Weekend

Lynne Matallana, president and founder of the National Fibromyalgia Association, will be featured in the Oct. 14 issue of USA...[ view ]

 

September 19, 2007

Free Seminar Offers Latest News and Approaches in Fibromyalgia

The National Fibromyalgia Association, in partnership with Cal State Fullerton, will present “An Integrative Approach to Fibromyalgia...[ view ]

 

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