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Together Endo Pharmaceuticals, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) are spreading the word about postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), or after-shingles pain, through the Patchwork of Hope NetworkTM (P.H.N.) program.
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Endo Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, sale and marketing of branded and generic prescription pharmaceuticals used primarily to treat and manage pain. The company markets its branded pharmaceutical products to physicians in pain management, neurology, surgery, oncology, and primary care. More information is available at www.endo.com.
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a non-profit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCOA is a national voice for older Americans - especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged - and the community organizations that serve them. It brings together non-profit organizations, businesses and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults. NCOA works with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors find jobs and benefits improve their health, live independently and remain active in their communities.
The Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) is the official national association for non-profit, community-based Visiting Nurse Agencies (VNAs) and non-profit home health providers, who care for and treat approximately 4 million patients each year. The nation's VNAs share a non-profit mission to provide cost-effective and compassionate home healthcare to some of the nation's most vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
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