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The Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association, a 501(c)3 founded in 1985, exists to meet the needs of patients with ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) or FM (Fibromyalgia), their families and loved ones. The Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association works to educate health-care providers and the general public regarding these severely-disabling physical illnesses. We also support patients and their families and advocate for more effective treatment and research.

2022-01 January Newsletter

Details: Last Updated: 23 January 2022 23 January 2022

In this month's newsletter:

A message of gratitude in the New Year
Join us for a Virtual Meet and Greet
New! Sunday Conversations with MassME
Support and Discussion Groups
Meet Our New Administrative Assistant
Massachusetts is now offering in-home Covid vaccinations
Latest Articles, Video and Links
Economist: 2022 will be a year of hope

You're Invited to a Virtual Meet and Greet!

Friday, January 28th at 5:00pm on Zoom

Let's reconnect for the New Year!

Please join us on for an informal meet and greet. Stop in to say hello, reconnect with old friends, and maybe meet some new ones.

Bring along something you are grateful for in the new year -- a thought, a photo, a book, an idea, anything at all. There is no presentation and no agenda, just a good old fashioned virtual get together!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

2021-12 December Newsletter

Details: Last Updated: 21 December 2021 21 December 2021

In this month's newsletter:

Matching Donations!
Mark Your Calendars: CDC Call
A Very Special Thank You to MassME Past President Leah Williams
Warm Wishes for a Joyous Holiday Season!

Board Match!

Between now and December 31 our board will match donations, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000.

Contribute now so your gift will be doubled!

Your generous gift will enable us to:

Hire professional facilitators for our growing on-line support group program;
Improve our outreach to underserved communities;
Increase the number of health care, social service and legal professionals that are able and willing to provide services to people with ME/CFS and related illnesses.

Remember that even if you don’t itemize your deductions on your federal taxes, for 2021 you can take a $300 deduction for charitable contributions ($600 if married and filing jointly).

Thank you!

DONATE NOW

New Monthly Discussion Group: Looking at How ME/CFS Research Might Apply to our Care

Details: Last Updated: 02 December 2021 02 December 2021

On Tuesday, December 14, from 5-6:30pm we are launching a new monthly zoom discussion group entitled:

Looking at How ME/CFS Research Might Apply to our Care.

Click here for more details!

Notice about names

The Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association would like to clarify the use of the various acronyms for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) on this site. When we generate our own articles on the illness, we will refer to it as ME/CFS, the term now generally used in the United States. When we are reporting on someone else’s report, we will use the term they use. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies, including the CDC, are currently using ME/CFS.

Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association changed its name in July, 2018, to reflect this consensus.