National Headache Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The National Headache Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on elevating awareness of headache and migraine as legitimate neurological diseases. Based in Chicago, Illinois, it serves as a resource for individuals affected by these conditions and for the broader medical community, highlighting the persistent challenges of underdiagnosis and undertreatment while emphasizing the social and personal impact of chronic pain. Over more than five decades, the foundation has worked to expand care options through collaboration, advocacy, and the incorporation of clinical advances, with recent activities including leadership changes and program milestones such as the introduction of certification and expanded services through initiatives like Operation Brainstorm. The organization positions itself within the non-profit health and patient advocacy sector, engaging with medical professionals and policymakers to improve diagnosis, treatment access, and overall quality of life for people living with headaches and migraines.