CHAMP is delighted to be recognized by PR Daily for its media relations and advocacy campaigns that help educate the over 40 million individuals in the U.S. with migraine and other headache diseases.
Specifically, CHAMP was named a finalist for two categories: National Media Relations Campaign for Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM), and Advocacy/Awareness Campaign for Migraine at School and Think Talk Treat.
Welcome to the CHAMP media resource page. We invite you to learn about our organization via our media kit, where you can discover more about CHAMP’s work; find key statistics about migraine, cluster, and other headache diseases; access our language guide; meet our coalition participants; and find out about programs and special initiatives.
Please also view our recent press releases, media placements, and PR case studies below.
CHAMP PR Case Studies
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CHAMP Community in the News
How To Deal With Migraine At Work, From People Who Get It
SELF speaks to people with migraine to find out how they deal with this often painful condition while also staying afloat at work…
Is Your Jaw Pain Triggering Migraine Attacks?
Dr. Belinda Savage-Edwards & other experts explain the link between TMJ disorders and headaches…
How to help children with migraine disease
It’s Back to School season already, and if you have a child with migraine disease, you need to learn about “Migraine at School”…
Migraine disease: An under-discussed problem affecting students across the country
Adolescent migraine patient, Xondrais, shares her story and the importance of Migraine at School. This is part of PBS Newshour’s “Student Voices” series (digital edition)…
Let’s Talk Migraine
The doctor-approved scoop on causes, symptoms, treatments, and many other tips that make life with migraine attacks easier…
Migraine Disease Treatments Have Come a Long Way
This ‘woman’s disease’ doesn’t get a lot of research funding, but the medical establishment has made strides in developing new drugs and devices to combat migraine over the last five years…
June brings awareness to intensity of migraine attacks
Jaime Sanders & Dr. Jessica Ailani discuss migraine disease awareness, highlighting stigma and added challenges for BIPOC patients…
Migraine Disease Awareness & Stigma
Dr. William B. Young joins nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom to talk about migraine disease & stigma during National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month…
My Migraine Attacks Took a Huge Toll on My New Marriage
Patient advocate, Shoshana Lipson talks to SELF how migraine she’s learned to get to a place where her relationships are thriving.
Treatment Options for Migraine & Headaches patients
Belinda A. Savage-Edwards, MD, FAAN, AQH joins nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom to talk about Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, which happens in June…
The Warmer Months Fuel My Migraines—Here’s How I Cope
CHAMP’s Amy Graham & other real people share how they deal with season-specific triggers.
Going the Extra Mile for Migraine Relief
Sarah Rathsack (My Migraine Life) discusses her journey with chronic migraine and her commitment to advocacy.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Migraine in People of Color
CHAMP is sourced in this article about how people of color and other underserved groups face significant hurdles in getting proper migraine care.
Here's What the Different Migraine Stages Really Feel Like
Learning how to recognize the early stages of migraine can be quite helpful when it comes to preparing for what comes next.
Migraine disease goes beyond headache pain
Dr. Courtney White and patient advocate, Jaime Sanders discuss migraine disease and Disparities In Headache Advisory Council (DiHAC) that works to identify and support solutions to racial health disparities in headache medicine.
Disparities in Headache Treatments
Dr. Courtney White and chronic migraine patient, LaQuinda McCoy, explain the disparity in care and treatment for people of color…Looking For a More Effective Pain Reliever For Migraines? Shop For These Key Ingredients
Belinda A. Savage-Edwards, MD sheds light on what to look for in OTC migraine meds, and when it’s time to consider prescription…
Headaches Cause Life-disrupting Suffering. A Saturday Event Aims to Raise Awareness
Miles for Migraine, an advocacy organization that aims to gain more awareness for migraine disease, is hosting a fundraising event at Philadelphia’s Wissahickon Valley Park…Desperate for Relief: Healing for Headaches
FOX 29’s Joyce Evans explores the invisible disease that most patients and their doctors don’t recognize…
Treatments are Improving for Migraines With New Nasal Spray Device
One doctor says having medications that can stop an attack but do not go through the stomach or an IV injection are a game changer…
There Has Never Been a Better Time to Have a Headache
They are mysterious. They are debilitating. They cost millions in lost time and productivity. And the world of science is finally starting to pay attention…
5 of The Most Common Migraine Triggers
Migraine is thought to be a genetic disorder, but certain triggers can cause migraine episodes – here’s what you need to know about what causes migraines…
Chronic Migraine Sufferers Hope For Increased Funding FULL INTERVIEW
Nancy Harris Bonk, the chief operating officer for Chronic Migraine Awareness Inc., discusses migraine disease, the impact of COVID, and hope for increased funding.
Chronic Migraine Sufferers Hope For Increased Funding TEASER VIDEO
Nancy Harris Bonk, the chief operating officer for Chronic Migraine Awareness Inc., discusses migraine disease, the impact of COVID, and hope for increased funding.
Migraine Awareness and Education in Classrooms
Dr. Henry created The Danielle Byron Henry Migraine Foundation after his family suffered the tragic loss of his daughter. He is now the leading expert in migraine treatment in Utah and across the country.
Migraine Impact, Stigma, and New Era of Care
Migraine affects more than 10% of the US population, yet treatments are often unreliable, and there is no cure. There is also significant disease stigma surrounding migraine. It is more than just a headache…
Emerging Treatments for Migraine by Dr. William B. Young
In the last five years a new wave of treatments have come to market in the United States, and some in other places in the world, that have revolutionized migraine treatment…
CHAMP Talks MHAM and “A New Era of Care”
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Here to talk about that we have Kevin Lenaburg, executive director of Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients…
10 Foods That Can Help Prevent Headaches and Migraines, According to Experts
Meryle Diamond, M.D. offers diet tips that could up your chance of relief and lower the likelihood of future pain…
Migraine Attacks and Headaches in Men Could be Genetic
Professor of Neurology & Director of The Jefferson Headache Center, Stephen Silberstein, joins Gayle Guyardo on Bloom with why headaches and migraines in men could be genetic…
OP-ED: Migraine is a Health Disparity for People of Color
Black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) experience stress and adverse health outcomes due to the exposure to racism and racial trauma…
MHAM is the Perfect Time to Talk About Migraines & Available Treatment Options
Millions of Americans suffer from migraines; often debilitating headaches that can come on suddenly. June is Migraine Awareness Month…
Health News Feature: June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
If you find yourself with a pounding headache several times a month, it could be something more serious. June is Headache & Migraine Awareness Month…
Dr. Belinda Savage-Edwards On Adapting Lifestyle To Prevent Migraine Attacks
June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. It’s not only time to raise awareness for migraines, but also to advocate for better care…
Huntsville Hospital Neurologist Focuses on Quality of Life in Migraine Care
If you suffer from migraine headaches, you know just how debilitating they can be. June is National Headache and Migraine Awareness Month…
MHAM: Natural Solutions For Migraine Attacks
Integrative and Pain Physician, Dr. Sheetal Decaria, joins Gayle Guyardo on Bloom with natural remedies to soothe migraine headaches…
June Dubbed National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month
Migraine impacts 40 million people in the United States, one billion globally, and is the #2 cause of…
Headache Hacks: Dr. Sheetal DeCaria about reducing headaches or migraines naturally
Tina, who used to suffer from migraines herself, is joined by an expert with some natural solutions…
Everything You Need to Know About Migraine Hangovers
After peak headache pain goes away, some migraines go through one final phase. Here’s how to recognize postdrome, also called migraine hangover…
Utah Public Radio
PTA Resolution Will Provide Migraine, Headache Resources to Students Across Utah
Run/Walk/Relax To Support Migraine Research & Education
See the information about the Miles for Migraine’s event in Hartford Connecticut
CHAMP: Migraine Awareness and Care Management
In this week’s episode of The Podcast with John C. Lemon, I converse with Kevin Lenaburg, Executive Director of the Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients (CHAMP). He joins me to discuss migraine awareness and care management.
If Pandemic Stress Has Made Your Migraines Worse, You're Not Alone
According to the results of a survey from the Headache and Migraine Policy Forum (HMPF), many people living with migraine disease have experienced more migraine episodes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the respondents also reported…
4 Major Differences Between Strokes and Migraines
If you get migraines, then you’re familiar with common signs of an attack, like throbbing on one side of your head. But it’s worth knowing..
Dr. Bill Young, Migraine Specialist, on Doctor Radio
CHAMP board member and medical advisor, Dr. Bill Young, was interviewed during RetreatMigraine 2020 on SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio.
Meditation—Not Just Medication—Can Help Alleviate Pain From Headaches
When you start to feel a headache coming on, you know you’re in for a rough few hours. These troublemakers can…
Why Do you Keep Waking up With a Migraine?
Migraine affects nearly 40 million people in the United States each year, and if you’re one of them, you know that there’s no such thing as a good time for one to appear. But there’s…
Why People of Color Need to Be Included in Conversations About Migraine
Over the years, scientific research has suggested that people of color face healthcare disparities and decreased access to quality care compared with white people…
Surprising Ways Migraine Can Be a Financial Headache, Too
Migraine causes many people not only physical but financial pain. Treatment costs money, of course…
