About the Action Network
The American Pain Foundation (APF) Action Network believes people have the right to timely, appropriate and effective pain care and is dedicated to SPEAKING OUT for the rights of people with pain. Pain is a national health care crisis. It is our nation’s hidden epidemic.
The Action Network is a national network of volunteer advocates. We are people living with pain, caregivers and health care providers who work collaboratively with other advocates, professionals and organizations to transform pain care in America through grassroots advocacy. Anyone with an interest in improving pain care can become a member of the network, just fill out the JOIN US form and check that you are interested in advocacy or fill out our advocacy survey.
Check out the Network in Action to learn more about what Action Network leaders are doing.
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Vision: Americans will know their pain care rights and learn to expect and demand effective pain care for all. Our Goal: To inform, motivate and mobilize the millions of voices of people affected by pain to improve the treatment of chronic pain. |
The Action Network’s state leaders and network of advocates are:
- Raising public awareness about the misconceptions and undertreatment of pain
- Advocating for positive national and state pain policies and practices
- Advancing national and state-based media and educational efforts
- Working with others to build a national movement for better pain care
SPEAK OUT for the rights of people with pain
and be part of a united voice to improve pain care for all.
You can make a difference. Here’s how to Get Involved:
- Fill out the advocacy survey to get further involved with the Action Network
- Contact your state’s Action Network leaders - learn how you can help
- Add your voice to the 10,000 Voices Campaign - share your pain story
- Spread the word. Use your status on Facebook or Twitter to spread the word about the Action Network and its critical work. Refer friends and followers to www.APFActionNetwork.org and encourage others to do the same.
Together, we can make a difference.
