October 3, 2008

Fibromyalgia AWARE Now Available in CVS Stores

ANAHEIM, Calif. —The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) has expanded its distribution of Fibromyalgia AWARE, the first and only consumer magazine dedicated to the subject of fibromyalgia. The full-color glossy publication is now available in more than 6,200 CVS drugstores nationwide. CVS, which merged with Caremark Rx, Inc. in 2007, operates the largest number of retail pharmacies and retail-based health clinics in the nation

“Many people who suffer from fibromyalgia feel isolated and hopeless,” says Lynne Matallana, president and founder of the NFA. “The availability of Fibromyalgia AWARE in such a high-traffic retail outlet allows us to reach out to people who might not know about the resources that the NFA provides to help people with this life-altering disorder.”

Distribution will begin immediately with the newest edition of Fibromyalgia AWARE —Volume 17 —and coincides with National Pain Awareness Month. Featured on the cover of Volume 17 is Dr. Robert Bennett, one of fibromyalgia’s foremost researchers. 

Other featured stories in Volume 17:

• The Role of Glia Cells in Pathological Pain
• Prayer and Health
• Is Marijuana the Answer for FM?
• The Osteopathy Option
• Headaches and Fibromyalgia
• Physical Activity: To Do or Not To Do
• Get Results From Your Insurance Company

Volume 17 comes poly-bagged with a FREE bonus issue that focuses on Living Well with Fibromyalgia. It will be in most CVS drugstores by the end of the first week of October and will be located in the magazine aisle in the “Feature” section through October 31. Additional issues of the quarterly magazine will be available at CVS stores upon release. The cost per magazine is $9.95 in the United States and $10.95 in Canada.

About the NFA
The National Fibromyalgia Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to develop and execute programs dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia by increasing the awareness of the public, media, government and medical communities.

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