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The Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association, a 501(c)3 founded in 1985, exists to meet the needs of patients with ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) or FM (Fibromyalgia), their families and loved ones. The Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association works to educate health-care providers and the general public regarding these severely-disabling physical illnesses. We also support patients and their families and advocate for more effective treatment and research.

2025-01 January Newsletter

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Last Updated: 09 January 2025 09 January 2025

MassME January Newsletter

January 2025

In this month's newsletter:

  • 2024 in Review
  • January Event
  • MassME Advocacy Committee Update
  • Massachusetts In-Home Vaccination Program
  • Newsworthy Events & Links

Read more: 2025-01 January Newsletter

Sunday Conversations - January 19, 2025

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Last Updated: 01 January 2025 01 January 2025

Sunday Conversations has a new schedule in 2025

Events will be held every other month (starting in January)
Some months will have guest speakers.
Others will be community conversations about a topic important to the community

“Going into the new year, what are your hopes and dreams?”

A community conversation focusing on positive visions for the coming year.

Sunday, January 19, 2025, 4 p.m. Eastern Time

Join with others to generate a positive outlook for the future. Hopes are always with us; dreams can be for things big or small. Hopes and dreams can bring us joy. Let’s imagine together and be inspired!

Read more: Sunday Conversations - January 19, 2025

2024-12 December Newsletter

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Last Updated: 07 December 2024 07 December 2024

MassME December Newsletter

December 2024

In this month's newsletter:

  • Letter from the President
  • December Event
  • Sunday Conversations Update
  • Urgent Call to Action: Medicare Telehealth Benefit
  • Massachusetts PFML Program
  • Health Survey and Research Study Reposts
  • Newsworthy Events and Links
  • In Memoriam: Byron M. Hyde, M.D.

Read more: 2024-12 December Newsletter

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  3. Young Adult Support Group - Oct/Nov/Dec 2024
  4. 2024-10 October Newsletter
  5. 2024-09 September Newsletter

Notice about names

The Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association would like to clarify the use of the various acronyms for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and  Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) on this site. When we generate our own articles on the illness, we will refer to it as ME/CFS, the term now generally used in the United States. When we are reporting on someone else’s report, we will use the term they use. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies, including the CDC, are currently using ME/CFS. 

Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association changed its name in July, 2018, to reflect this consensus.