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Pain Hurts

Pain is one of the more frequent complaints encountered by healthcare professionals.

  • Almost 35 percent of Americans suffer from chronic pain
  • Pain affects more Americans than cancer, heart disease and diabetes combined
  • Over 50 million are partially or totally disabled by chronic pain
  • Chronic pain is the leading cause of lost workdays

What is Pain Awareness Month?

In the state of Wisconsin, the Governor has officially declared September as Pain Awareness Month. Pain Awareness Month was created to increase awareness about the effects of pain and to educate citizens about the advanced treatment options available to help alleviate pain.

Read the official Proclamation

Goals of Pain Awareness Month

The goals of Pain Awareness Month are simple! We want to educate the community about acute and chronic pain and the advanced treatment options that are currently available to treat painful conditions. There is hope to get back your quality of life!

  • We strive to educate  patients and the community about the frequency of pain
  • Our employees work hard to spread awareness about the treatments for painful conditions
  • We encourage community members and local businesses to get involved in our pain awareness programs