First comprehensive head pain treatment and research center in the world

The Institute has provided over 650,000 visits to patients from around the world with severe head pain

Nation's first comprehensive specialty center for headache to have been awarded accreditation by the Joint Commission

Developed the first comprehensive hospital unit dedicated to the treatment of patients with severe, debilitating, intractable head, neck, or facial pain

First published prospective outcome results regarding comprehensive care for severe headaches

First formally reported patient satisfaction reports for inpatient and outpatient head pain treatment

Developed the first newsletter dedicated to headache-related matters (Headliner)

First medical staff to have obtained dual board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Pain Medicine.

First program to address functional rehabilitation for patients with headache and related disorders