Pain News Network is an independent, non-profit online news service that provides in-depth coverage about chronic pain and illness. Our mission is to raise awareness about chronic pain, and to connect and educate pain sufferers, caregivers, healthcare providers and the public about the pain experience.

In 2023, PNN had over 1.8 million page views (per Google Analytics) and reached over 587,000 people around the world, the vast majority of them pain sufferers.

It is estimated that 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain and about 50 million in the United States. Although chronic pain is a common experience, many pain sufferers feel isolated and misunderstood by their doctors, family, friends and co-workers. Many also go untreated or under-treated by the healthcare system.

Our reporters and columnists cover not only the latest research, regulations and treatments for chronic pain, but the many social and financial challenges faced by pain sufferers -- and the remarkable courage they display while coping with what is often a lifetime illness.

We do not endorse or recommend any of the products or services you may see advertised on PNN. Our editorial team is not influenced by advertisers or donors. We do not publish advertorials, sponsored content disguised as news, or insert links for commercial purposes.

PNN is a certified publisher with Apple News, Google News, NewsBreak, NewsNow and Flipboard. We belong to the Association of Health Care Journalists and the California Association of Nonprofits.

PNN is a registered charity with GuideStar and Benevity.

Further information about our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and tax returns can be found on the IRS website.

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