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Board-2016

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…

Time to Spring into warmer weather!

Warmer weather means more opportunity for physical activity. Getting up and moving is not only good for your heart, joints and waist line, it can be good for your mental…

Seasonal Allergies and IC

Your seasonal allergies could be causing your interstitial cystitis (IC) flares. Many people with IC notice that the sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny nose brought on by seasonal allergies worsen…