Headache on the Hill

Headache on the Hill (HOH) is an annual advocacy event in Washington DC organized by the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy (AHDA).The AHDA unites health professionals, migraine & cluster headache advocates and patients to present our requests or “asks” of Congress. These asks are typically focused on improving awareness about the impact of headache disorders and the need for research funding.

2020 Headache on the Hill:

The 13th annual HOH event is planned for:

February 10–11, 2020.

Previous Years

Year	Participants	States Visited	Congressional Offices Visted
2019	160	42	223
2018	145	39	212
2017	93	33	158
2016	60	30	123
2015	60	33	131
2014	91	34	131
2013	64	28	129
2012	62	33	120
2011	68	34	138
2010	52	35	144
2009	35	27	127
2008	–	–	–
2007	45	29	136

Looking to better understand?

Check out some of these blog posts from HOH advocates:

• HOH 2018 by The Migraine Diva
• My Story by Jeanette Rotondi
• How I Made My Invisible Illness Visible by Heidi Brehm
• HOH 2017 by Chronic Migraine Ellie
• Migraine Patients and Doctors Team Up… by Tammy Rome
• 7 Things You Should Know Before You Go… by Erin Boyle
• Discussing Migraine and Headache on Capitol Hill by Teri Robert

Here is a list of HOH FAQ’s to further familiarize yourself.