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June 17, 2021

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

On June 19th of every year, we commemorate the liberation of enslaved individuals in the United States. In the last hundred years, the healthcare field has made great strides in innovation, yet many still receive poor and unequal care. Compared to their white counterparts in the United States, people of color have decreased access to innovative health treatments and standard care¹. Despite advancements in technology and science, patients of color are still more likely to have their pain taken less seriously and less likely to have their pain medically recorded accurately. Ultimately, patients of color are less likely to get…
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September 5, 2019

Mission: Cure Update: PancreasFest and Progress

PancreasFest 2019 unveiled promising scientific discoveries and exciting collaboration opportunities, and Mission: Cure was there! Mission: Cure's Team at PancreasFest 2019. Big thanks to our amazing interns from Brown University and Amy Jensen who shared her story of living undiagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. Yes, PancreasFest is the name of a scientific conference held annually in Pittsburgh, PA in July where leading physicians, researchers and patient advocates share new discoveries, discuss results of the latest research and identify best practices for diagnosing and treating pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and other pancreatic diseases. Two of Mission: Cure’s projects were featured before this highly…
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October 15, 2020

Patient-Centered Care Models for Pancreatitis Patients

Avi Khullar, Director of Patient Centered Care What are the experiences of individuals suffering from chronic pancreatitis and acute recurrent pancreatitis as they seek care and support? How does this condition change the way that they go about their daily lives? If pancreatic patients could reimagine their ideal care experience, what would that look like? These were some of the questions that we sought to answer as we spoke with patients and caregivers of those suffering from chronic pancreatitis and recurrent acute pancreatitis. (more…)
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November 17, 2020

Volunteers Needed for Pancreatitis Research Study

Volunteers Needed Precision Care Network is collecting nasal cells to support research focused on improving medical care for people who have been diagnosed with pancreatitis or are at high risk for developing pancreatitis. Donating nasal cells takes less than five minutes. Eligibility Must be 18 years or older and Have a pancreatitis diagnosis, or Be at high risk of developing pancreatitis Compensation You will receive $25 per collection for each nostril (up to $50.00) for your participation You may have the option to donate saliva Qualification To see if you may qualify, email research@precisioncn.org with the subject like, "Pancreatitis Research…
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November 6, 2020

Drug Development With a Patient Focus

Picture from: National Pancreas Foundation Pancreatitis Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting Mission: Cure was one of many patient advocacy nonprofit organizations that participated in the development of the very first Voice of the Patient Report, a months-long project led by the National Pancreas Foundation. In March, during the Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD) meeting, Co-Founder and pancreatitis patient Eric Golden shared his experience with pancreatitis before members of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). PFDD meetings put patients' experiences at the forefront and give them a voice in the drug development process. Mission: Cure's Belief in Patient-Centered Care At…
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August 25, 2020

Moments of Hope Photo/Video Contest

Mission: Cure Moments of Hope Photo/Video Contest We're very excited to release more details soon about our virtual Moments of Hope celebration for a cure. To make the evening even more special, we need your help! Pictures are worth a thousand words, and we want to be able to tell a story about pancreatitis and hope using your photos and home videos. We want to see your best photos and videos so we can show you off to all our supporters. Contest Guidelines Submit your photos and videos -- however many you want! -- that answer the following question(s): Who has…
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September 11, 2020

Survey to Assess the Financial Implications of Pancreatitis

Mission: Cure was established in 2017 to improve patient outcomes, find effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for pancreatitis. Over the last three years, patients have consistently shared their dismal experience and the financial toll of navigating the medical system in search of a diagnosis and/or a treatment plan while suffering with pain, hopelessness, and poor outcomes. We are conducting an anonymous online survey to better understand the financial challenges and barriers that patients face when seeking care for chronic and recurrent acute pancreatitis. We believe that your input will help us  to identify educational resources related to financial advocacy…
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August 20, 2020

Now Hiring: Volunteer Development Intern

About Mission: Cure Mission: Cure was founded in 2017 to find effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for pancreatitis, an extremely painful, degenerative and costly disease. Led by Megan Golden, a leader in innovative, outcome-based financing such as “Social Impact Bonds,” and Linda Martin, a veteran technology entrepreneur, Mission: Cure is pioneering a new funding model that creates new incentives for medical research & development focused on patient outcomes. Such innovation in curing disease is even more needed in the post-COVID-19 world.   Job Description Mission: Cure is seeking committed, impact-driven internship candidates interested in gaining cross-cutting nonprofit development experience.…
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August 3, 2020

New Clinical Trial for Chronic Pancreatitis Patients

If you: Have chronic pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer, AND Have been diagnosed with diabetes, Are between the ages of 40 and 85, you may be elegible to participate in a new research study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study seeks to develop a blood test that can separate diabetes caused by pancreatic cancer or chronic pancreatitis from type 2 diabetes. The study is completely voluntary and would be at no cost to you. You will be compensated for your time. If you are selected to participate, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire and give…
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January 30, 2020

Pancreatitis Pain: The Latest Treatment & Policy Perspectives on Opioids

Mission: Cure's most recent webinar is now online: Pancreatitis Pain: The Latest Medical & Policy Perspectives on Opioids Watch It Now! On this webinar, Kate Nicholson, J.D., a civil rights attorney, pain patient advocate, and expert on the so-called opioid or overdose crisis, and Dr. Eva Szigethy, a leading UPMC psychiatrist focused on the management of chronic pain and psychotropic medication management in patients, discuss: Barriers to care for patients who use opioids The opioids policy environment and how patients can use recent policy changes to self-advocate Pain treatment options, including opioids Dealing with anxiety and depression Dr. Eva Szigethy is a professor of psychiatry, medicine and pediatrics at…
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