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ICA Calling for Applications for Board of Directors
Apply by May 23, 2016 Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) is calling for applications of knowledgeable, engaged, and inspired volunteers to fill positions to lead, advise, and support the activities of…
Long-Awaited National Pain Strategy Released
On Friday, March 18, 2016, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell released the long-awaited National Pain Strategy: A Comprehensive Population-Health Strategy for Pain (NSP). Developed by six federal agencies,…
Study Seeking Women Who Suffer from IC with IC/BPS
Do you or someone you know suffer from IC/BPS? If so, you are familiar with the pain that can make it difficult to enjoy life. Allergan, Inc. is enrolling participants…
Study Seeking to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Cimzia in Females with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome
Do you or someone you know who has IC and lives in, or is willing to travel to Southern California? If so, UCB Pharmaceuticals is sponsoring a study evaluating the…
2015 Annual Report & Audited Financial Statements Now Available Online
The Interstitial Cystitis Association entered its fourth decade in 2015 with a renewed focus on its mission of advocacy, research, and education. ICA continues to work to make the lives…
New Voices of Hope!
There are so many reasons to feel hopeful. Read the newest personal Voices of Hope stories. Everyone has a story. Please share yours with others. You never know who you…
CDC Releases Opioid Prescribing Guidelines to Primary Care Physicians
After much debate, the CDC released its final draft of guidelines to Primary Care Physicians on Tuesday, March 15. ICA has been a voice in the debate on these controversial…
Study Seeking Women Who Suffer from IC/BPS
The Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) advocates for interstitial cystitis (IC) research dedicated to discovery of a cure and better treatments, raises awareness, and serves as a central hub for the…