Chronic Pain Explored at Symposium

Chronic pain is the focus of a symposium in Fort Frances tomorrow.

The first-ever Chronic Pain Management and Addiction Prevention Symposium takes place at the Townsend Theatre beginning at 9:30 in the morning.

Patti-Jo LeDrew, the chronic disease management coordinator at the Fort Frances Community Clinic says the conference will help people with chronic care and their.

"The purpose is to educate our community about chronic pain relief and the services in our community," says Ledrew. "It's also being brought forth to provide other medalities for pain relief other than looking toward a narcotic based relief."

The keynote speak will be Doctor Jackie Gardner-Nix who founded a program that uses a mindful approach to pain management, combining medical treatment, meditation and exercise.