NEWS

The U.S. Senate HELP Committee held a historic hearing about Long COVID last Thursday to discuss advancing research and improving patient care. #MEAction contacted the press to alert them to the hearing, and issued a follow-up press release sharing highlights from the hearing, and explaining the connection with ME/CFS. Our Scientific Director worked behind the scenes to advise a number of committee members on their testimonies.  There was a large show of support from Senators

The U.S. Senate HELP Committee held a hearing on Long COVID yesterday to discuss advancing research and improving patient care.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions will host a hearing on addressing Long COVID, advancing research and improving patient care TOMORROW, Thurs. 18 at 10 a.m. ET. Watch the hearing and find more details HERE.  Angela Meriquez Vázquez, M.S.W. will be one of three stellar advocates testifying about her personal experience with Long COVID. Vázquez is the former President of Body Politic, a grassroots health justice organization at the forefront of Lo

We are writing this article to share some exciting news!On Tuesday, September 26, ME advocates delivered copies of the book, The Puzzle Solver, by Tracie White with Ronald W. Davis, PhD, along with information about ME and Long Covid to Senators on the Hill. The books were donated by an individual living with severe ME/CFS in an effort to raise awareness and delivered by health allies. Advocates will return next session to deliver books to the remaining Senate offices.Myalgic