The American Chronic Pain Association was founded in 1980 by Penney Cowan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania . After many years of living with chronic pain, Penney had taken part in the pain management program at the Cleveland Clinic and was eager to maintain the skills she had learned there when she returned to her daily life.
The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, public awareness, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and efficient manner.
Founded in 1931, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is the professional association for more than 40,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and student nurse anesthetists. CRNAs are advanced practice nurses who are the hands-on providers of 30 million anesthetics given in the United States each year. They administer every type of anesthetic, work...
