Providing Information & Connection for People with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Related Diagnoses NNFCN Notices   NNFCN Volunteers Interviewed on PSA Today Radio Show On August 28th PSA Today played an interview with two NNFCN volunteers on four local radio stations. Visit PSA Today’s website to hear the interview:  www.psatodaynevada.com Or, click here to listen to the audio MP3.   NNFCN Health Care Provider List If you would like a copy of the NNFCN’s Health Care Provider list, please send us a request using our online Health Care Provider List request form.   Discussion Groups If you are interested in beginning a discussion group for people with FM/CFS, please let the NNFCN know and we will post your group’s information on this page.  Send information to info@nnfcn.org FM/CFS Events in Northern Nevada These are not NNFCN activities   Pain Coping Skills Research Study   See the Flier Are you interested in receiving additional help for coping with your pain?  You may be eligible to participate in a research study where you can attend six two-hour pain coping skills classes taught by psychology graduate students.  The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of these classes for reducing pain-related disability and feelings of depression and increasing quality of life.  More info:  Jennifer Plumb, MA, UNR Dept. of Psychology, (775) 247-3955, renopaincoping@gmail.com   Online Research Study   See the Flier The purpose of this research is to understand how people with Fibromyalgia are impacted by lack of validation by their family, colleagues, medical providers and others.  It is hoped that such research will help raise awareness about the lack of understanding about FM.  Survey closes in May.  Info:  ckenny3@gmail.com Take the online survey:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/53LSLWG   Chronic Pain Anonymous Meetings Chronic Pain Anonymous (CPA) is a 12-Step program for people who have chronic pain and chronic illness.  For more information about these free support meetings, visit their website at www.chronicpainanonymous.org or contact the organizer of the specific meetings. Saturday @ 1:00 PM - Reno  **This meeting is temporarily “on hold” pending location of a new venue** CPA: A Chronic Pain/Illness Support Group.  Please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, etc.  More info:  Alicia (775) 200-6749, cpahooray@ charter.net Saturday @ 12:00 PM - Carson City Brown Baggers;  B.H.S. Carson Tahoe Regional Health Care, Bldg. B, W. Williams St. @ N. Minnesota St. Carson City, NV.  More info:  Chuck  (775) 443-9577 Wednesday @ 10 AM - Carson City CPA “Home Style” Meeting;  Parkway Plaza Apartments, 20 College Parkway #A102, Carson City, NV  89706.  More info:  chalupa2356@att.net