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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.

2022-02 February Newsletter

Details: Last Updated: 07 February 2022 07 February 2022

In this month's newsletter:

Meet our New Board Members
February Sunday Conversations with MassME
Important Request from our Patient Services Coordinator
Long Covid Brain Scan Study
In Memoriam - Ronald G. Tompkins, MD, ScD
Latest Articles, Events, and Links

In Memoriam - Ronald G. Tompkins

Details: Last Updated: 03 February 2022 03 February 2022

It is with great sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of Ron Tompkins, MD, ScD. The Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association was fortunate to be able to collaborate on a number of projects with Ron, and he was always extraordinarily generous with advice and guidance. The Massachusetts ME/CFS community has lost a strong ally and a good friend.

2022-01 January Newsletter

Details: Last Updated: 23 January 2022 23 January 2022

In this month's newsletter:

A message of gratitude in the New Year
Join us for a Virtual Meet and Greet
New! Sunday Conversations with MassME
Support and Discussion Groups
Meet Our New Administrative Assistant
Massachusetts is now offering in-home Covid vaccinations
Latest Articles, Video and Links
Economist: 2022 will be a year of hope

You're Invited to a Virtual Meet and Greet!

Friday, January 28th at 5:00pm on Zoom

Let's reconnect for the New Year!

Please join us on for an informal meet and greet. Stop in to say hello, reconnect with old friends, and maybe meet some new ones.

Bring along something you are grateful for in the new year -- a thought, a photo, a book, an idea, anything at all. There is no presentation and no agenda, just a good old fashioned virtual get together!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

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.