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NEW YORK ACTION ALERT: Need NY Governor Kathy Hochul to Sign ME/CFS Bill into Law!
Dear New York Community- We need urgent action now to persuade New York Governor Kathy Hochul to sign our ME/CFS bill into law! Take action now! Thanks to you and the #MEAction community, bill A7712B/S6928B, which provides for a myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) education and outreach program in New York, finally passed both the New York State Assembly and Senate. Last Wednesday, June 22nd, the bill was delivered to Governor Kathy Hochul, and she now
Jun 27, 20224 min read


Facets of ME: Temperature Dysregulation
Learn more about temperature dysregulation in this month's #FacetsofME feature.
Jun 23, 20227 min read


#MillionsMissing: 7 Days in Self Portraits with ME/CFS
After taking #MEAction's photography workshop with photographer Lucia Doynel for #MillionsMissing, Terra Dumont produced these stunning photos as a glimpse into her life as someone living with ME/CFS. Terra spread this experience over 7 days, focusing on a different theme each day. See her wonderful work and accompanying commentary below.
Jun 20, 20227 min read


Dept. of Labor Updates Information on ME/CFS for Workers, Employers
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has updated the information on ME/CFS provided at its Job Accommodation Network website to align with the most current CDC guidance. This action will help workers and employers find accurate information on ME/CFS and combat stigma and improve workplace outcomes.At #MEAction’s recent meeting with ODEP we notified them that their informational resource on “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” was out of date and
Jun 20, 20222 min read


Facets of ME: Loneliness
Welcome to April’s #FacetsOfME where we will focus on loneliness and how this illness affects our need for connection and relationships.
Apr 8, 202218 min read


Facets of ME: Cognitive Dysfunction
Learn more about cognitive dysfunction in this months #FacetsofME feature.
Mar 10, 20228 min read


Facets of ME: Post-Exertional Malaise
When discussing the facets of ME, it seems almost impossible to start with anything other than post-exertional malaise (PEM).
Feb 2, 20224 min read


Facets of ME
When discussing the facets of ME, it seems almost impossible to start with anything other than post-exertional malaise (PEM).
Feb 2, 20221 min read


NIH Long COVID Research Lacks Clear Plan to Identify and Track ME/CFS
#MEAction has written to the NIH expressing our deep concern over the RECOVER Initiative.
Jan 14, 20222 min read


Telebriefing was a Success!
Experts at the #MEAction briefing linked long COVID to myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and urged NIH to research both conditions together.
Mar 29, 20213 min read


New ME education module available for healthcare professionals
A new education module designed to teach healthcare professionals about ME has been released. Send the new module to your GP, using our email template.
Jun 3, 20202 min read


Equip yourself to fight disinformation!
Over the last many months, social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube have been flooded with disinformation about COVID-19. We wanted to make you aware of the problem, equip you with tools for how to recognize and respond to disinformation, and enlist your help keeping our community safe. According to numerous reports , much of this disinformation comes from organized campaigns by domestic groups or foreign governments. They rely on a mix of fake acco
May 9, 20202 min read


Celebrating Postcards to Doctors: Final Report
We’re incredibly pleased to announce that we not only met but exceeded our initial goal of sending 6,000 postcards out into the world!
Jan 28, 20204 min read
#MEAction Scotland launch their Manifesto
After many, many months of writing, editing and revising, #MEAction Scotland is finally ready to launch its manifesto! Thank you to all...
Oct 28, 20182 min read
UK: More than 250 GPs Attended ME Workshop at the RCGP Conference
After the recent RCGP Annual Primary Care Conference & Exhibition held in Glasgow, it seems appropriate to reflect on the impact of the conference on educating GPs about ME/CFS.
Oct 18, 20182 min read
Welcome Jaime Seltzer to the #MEAction Team – Director of Scientific and Medical Outreach
We're thrilled to welcome Jaime Seltzer as our Director of Scientific and Medical Outreach.
Jun 11, 20182 min read


#MEAction Scotland Speaks at Scottish Parliament Petitions Committee – Watch the Video
#MEAction Scotland appeared before the Scottish Parliament Petitions Committee on June 7th to give evidence on its petition to review treatment of ME patients in Scotland.
Jun 7, 20181 min read
'Unrest' at the Scottish Parliament
The Time for Unrest event at the Scottish Parliament on 30 th January was an opportunity to raise awareness of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis...
Feb 7, 20186 min read
Meet the Millions Missing – Protest to Raise Awareness of ME in Scotland
Press Release Details of the Event Millions Missing Edinburgh protest is being held from 1200-1400 on Friday 12th May outside the...
May 12, 20174 min read
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