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.

2023 Headache on the Hill:

Applications are currently closed. Join our email list and stay tuned for our 2024 application process to open in the fall of 2023.

Previous Years

Year Participants States Visited Congressional Offices Visited
2022 204 48 264
2021  217 47 272
2020 173 45 225
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

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AHDA Mission Statement:

We advocate for equitable policies for people with headache diseases.