Fibromyalgia Taskforce Launches New website nyfibro.org
with Research and Resources for Physicians…

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The Fibromyalgia Center — “Dedicated support for each person who comes to us.”

Written and Human Resources to Support Patients and Caregivers

• Free copies of our Report: Fibromyalgia: Awareness, Advocacy and Action
• Coaching/Complementary Services on site for Fibromyalgia patients
• Referrals for Complementary Services
• Legislative Support and Advocacy
• Annual Fibromyalgia Awareness Week in New York State Resolution
• Special Events including Experts on Fibromyalgia

985 Avon Crest Blvd., Niskayuna, NY 12309
For an appointment, call Sue Shipe Ph.D. 518 393-9491
Special Events will be held at alternate locations.

NYS Fibromyalgia Awareness Week Legislative Resolutions

• May 12-18, 2024
• May    7-13, 2023 — NYS Senate Bill  1899  | NYS Assembly  J00899
• May   10-17, 2020
• May    5-12, 2019   — Press Release — NYS Senator Betty Little on the Senate Floor, YouTube
• May    6-13, 2018  — NYS Senator Betty Little on the Senate Floor, YouTube
• May    7-14, 2017   — Press Release  — NYS Senator Betty Little on the Senate Floor, YouTube
• May   8-15, 2016   — Photo
• May   10-17, 2015 —  Press Release
• May  18-25, 2014
• May  12-18, 2013
• May     7-13, 2012
• May     9-15, 2011
• May  10-16, 2010 

Medical & Scientific Articles

• What Primary Care Should Know About Pathophysiology and Treatment — Dr. Argoff reviews small fiber neuropathy and outlines some recent advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology. Pointers for diagnosis and options for treatment are also provided.
• Scientists Pinpoint Physical Cause of Fibromyalgia Pain
• Watch the SAAC-TV INTERVIEW
• Women with Fibromyalagia Have A Real Pathology Among Nerve Endings to Blood Vessels.
  Frank L. Rice, PhD – President and Chief Scientist, Integrated Tissue Dynamics LLC
• Albany Times Union: Cure for Malady is Closer

the following reprinted with permission

• • Fibromyalgia Is Not All In Your Head, New Research Confirms
  • Fibromyalgia Patients: Implications for Widespread Deep Tissue Pain and Fatigue
  • Are Peripheral Pain Generators Important in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Widespread Pain?

Our report: Fibromyalgia: Awareness, Advocacy, and Action — Report of the Select Empowerment Seminar on Fibromyalgia is now available. E-mail  for a print copy OR click here to download.

The Select Empowerment Seminar on Fibromyalgia Report — Fibromyalgia: Awareness, Advocacy, and Action Download the full report

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Rest In Peace dearest Agnes (Agnes Welch, in white). You were a port in the Fibromyalgia storm for 36 years. So many of us are very grateful to you. This picture was taken on Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in the New York State Assembly, 2016 with Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther. (With her hands on Agnes’ shoulders). Agnes was honored by the Senate and Assembly this year for her service to Fibromyalgia patients through the Fibromyalgia Support Group she founded and led at St. Peter’s Hospital for 36 years. Together we put on three free conferences in Schenectady, New York. She was a dynamic leader who will be missed, as she was contacted for help from around the country. Thank you, Agnes, for your legacy of service.

left to right: Frank Rice, PhD Sue Shipe, PhD Agnes Welch, Support Group Founder and Phillip Albrecht, PhD.
Dr. Rice and Dr. Albrecht are Medical Researchers with significant findings for Fibromyalgia

PAIN: THE FINAL FRONTIER
by Jonathan Cooper, M.D., Physiatrist
and Medical Advisor to the International Institute For Human Empowerment, Inc.

Watch this page for news of more Fibromyalgia activities.

UPCOMING EVENTS

No upcoming events at this time. Please check back soon

RESOURCES

• “Fibromyalgia: Awareness, Advocacy, and Action”
• The Empowered Patient: Resolution
• The Empowered Patient
• Lions Fibromyalgia Address
• National Fibromyalgia Association

PAST EVENTS

• May 15, 2011 — Fibromyalgia Conference — DETAILS
• May 10, 2011 — The Institute sponsored a booth at the Women’s Health Expo in the Concourse in Albany, NY.
• Saturday, March 5, 2011 — Fibromyalgia Update 2011: What Every Practicing Clinician Must Know About This Disorder
• Nov. 6, 2010 — Saratoga Springs Lions Health Fair (local community only)
  Institute sponsored a Fibromyalgia Booth.
• May 27, 2010 — Presentation to Saratoga Lions (local Club)
• May 11, 2010 — Women’s Health Expo, Concourse. New York State Capitol.
  Visit the Institute’s Fibromyalgia Booth
• April 28, 2010 — Lupus Awareness Day at the Legislative Office Building, Albany. NY
  Visit the Institute’s Fibromyalgia Booth
• April 15, 2010 — New! “Fibromyalgia: Awareness, Advocacy, and Action” pdf added
  to the Institute website. Download the Report.
• April 12, 2010 — Resolution for New York State Fibromyalgia Awareness Week
  
• Fibromyalgia Awareness Day @ the Women’s Health ExpoMay 12th, 2009 — 9:00 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.Empire State Plaza, North ConcourseEVENT FLYER | PHOTOS
• 2008 Conference — Conference Evaluation Now Available >> click here 
• On May 10, 2008, the Capital Region-based International Institute For Human Empowerment, Inc. sponsored the 2nd Annual Fibromyalgia Conference featuring a variety of speakers representing a wide spectrum of treatment modalities, to address many issues affecting the quality of life of Fibromyalgia patients, their healthcare providers, and family and friends.
• 2007 Conference
  On May 12, 2007, the Capital Region-based International Institute For Human Empowerment, Inc. sponsored the First Annual Fibromyalgia Conference featuring a variety of speakers representing a wide spectrum of treatment modalities, to address many issues affecting the quality of life of Fibromyalgia patients, their healthcare providers, and family and friends.
  Conference Agenda
• Press Releases
  • Fibromyalgia Conference Learning 101 — Lessons Learned, Participant Feedback
  • Institute Brings Hope and Help to Fibromyalgia Sufferers — May 16, 2007
  • Together, We Can! — May 2, 2007