13 - Interview with John Ferman, Founder of EDS Awareness (a.k.a. Chronic Pain Partners)

On this episode, Dr. Bluestein and Kerry interview John Ferman who, along with his daughter, Deanna Hamm, founded EDS Awareness (aka Chronic Pain Partners) in 2012. EDS Awareness develops programs to connect, support, and educate those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, their caregivers and the medical community. John has a very personal connection to EDS that inspired him to help start or support over 120 local EDS support groups world wide. EDS Awareness has also directed more than 90 free monthly patient-oriented EDS Educational webinars and he created the first online EDS Nursing CEU and Physician CME Educational Program.

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Hypermobility Happy Hour is the first podcast exclusively dedicated to discussing hypermobility conditions including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Guests on the Hypermobility Happy Hour have included world renowned physicians, patient advocates, researchers, and individuals living with hypermobility. Listen in as we examine a wide range of topics, including treatment options for hypermobility disorders and ways to improve the doctor-patient relationship. The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not for the diagnosis or treatment for any individual. Hypermobility conditions can be complex and difficult to treat and it is extremely important to work with trained medical specialists for any diagnosis or treatment.