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We are improving access to informed health care for individuals with ME/CFS, Long COVID, and fibromyalgia by translating our clinical expertise into medical education and research initiatives.

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We are improving access to informed health care for individuals with ME/CFS, Long COVID, and fibromyalgia by translating our clinical expertise into medical education and research initiatives.

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Medical Education Matters

Check out our repository of medical and patient education geared toward healthcare professionals and patients to support their understanding of ME/CFS, Long COVID and Infection Associated Chronic Conditions (IACCs)

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CLINICAL CARE GUIDE

Managing ME/CFS, Long COVID & IACCs

A comprehensive guide that distills more than a decade of clinical expertise, research, and lived experience into a practical, step-by-step framework for assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing care. Designed to provide clinical insights and actionable strategies, it serves as a roadmap for navigating complexities of these multisystem conditions.

PEM Video Series

This seven-part video series is a comprehensive deep-dive into post-exertional malaise/post-exertional symptom exacerbation (PEM/PESE). Providers will walk away with an understanding of the pathophysiology, common triggers, and gain insights into care management.

Life with a Low Battery: Living with ME/CFS

Join Mito, the newest member of BHC, as she breaks down Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID ME/CFS in a relatable way: using the analogy of a cell phone battery.

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Resources

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Bridging Borders to Advance ME/CFS Care

Bateman Horne Center Bridges Borders to ME/CFS Care: A Conversation with Dr. Hacohen and Jennifer Bell, CNP Bridging Borders to Advance ME/CFS Care: A Conversation with Dr. Gourgy-Hacohen and Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Bell At the Bateman Horne Center (BHC), our...

Borrowing and Holding Onto Hope: A Journey Through Long COVID and ME/CFS

Borrowing and Holding Onto Hope: A Journey Through Long COVID and ME/CFS Living with Long COVID and ME/CFS means facing uncertainty, loss, and often, unimaginable suffering. But it also means discovering resilience in ways few can understand. One patient’s story...

Are Long COVID Research and Education Leading to Better Treatment and Care?

Are research and education on Long COVID translating into better treatment and care for those with Long COVID, ME/CFS, and related conditions?  The answer is yes—though progress is painfully slow. Still, I see significant forward movement, and I remain hopeful. The...

A Common Disease Hidden in Plain Sight

Far From Rare: A Common Disease Hidden in Plain Sight Why ME/CFS Needs to be Recognized Now February often brings conversations about rare diseases—conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. ME/CFS doesn’t fit that definition. Yet, we chose to...

COVID-19 Triggers ME/CFS

The emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, swept across the globe with an unparalleled speed and severity. As a researcher dedicated to understanding how viral infections lead to chronic illness, I knew this pandemic would have far-reaching...

Promising Clinical Trials

Promising Clinical Trial Results: Advancing ME/CFS and Long COVID Treatment by Suzanne Vernon, PhD, Director of Research At the Bateman Horne Center (BHC), we are committed to finding effective treatments for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)...

Practical Tools for Managing ME/CFS: Insights from Amy Mooney, MS OTR/L and Caregiver

Practical Tools for Managing ME/CFS: Insights from Amy Mooney, MS OTR/L and caregiver Caring for a teenager with severe ME/CFS has been a life-changing journey for me, both as a mother and as an occupational therapist. The complexities of this condition—where energy...

Celebrating a Decade of Excellence

Celebrating a Decade of Excellence: In March 2025, the Bateman Horne Center of Excellence (BHC) will mark a milestone: its tenth anniversary. Over the past 10 years, BHC has become a premier resource for individuals affected by ME/CFS, Long COVID and other...

Innovative Trials: Research and Clinical Insights on Long COVID Therapy 

Innovative Trials: Research and Clinical Insights on Long COVID Therapy Candace Rond, Bateman Horne Center's Research Manager and Jennifer Bell Clinical Manager and Medical Provider The Research In the summer of 2022, the Bateman Horne Center (BHC) carried out an...

Reflections on the 2024 Mast Cell Masterminds Conference


Reflections on the 2024 Mast Cell Masterminds Conference By Melanie Hoppers, M.D. Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Mast Cell Masterminds Conference in Oregon with my Bateman Horne Center colleagues, Dr. Brayden Yellman and Jennifer Bell, FNP-C....

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Research Published in Frontiers in Neuroscience

BHC, University of Utah, and Jackson Laboratory studied whether changes in blood flow while upright were linked to cognitive impairment in ME/CFS and Long COVID. Suzanne Vernon, PhD breaks down the findings here.

Access the manuscript here.