The anniversary congress on the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Federal Association of Cluster Headache Self-Help Groups (CSG) eV

Suicidal headache, orphan of medicine, headache without a name: the names testify to the time when the medical care system hardly knew about cluster headaches and did not diagnose or treat them. The Federal Association of Cluster Headache Self-Help Groups (CSG) eV has, out of nowhere, fundamentally changed the care of patients with cluster headaches and autonomic headache disorders. Instead of giving up, committed patients affected by cluster headaches came together, exchanged ideas and gathered strength and courage to found the Cluster Headache Self-Help Groups (CSG). Networks were built tirelessly. A particular highlight was the creation of cluster headache competence centers at various locations. The idea and beginning found their origins in the Kiel Pain Clinic. For the first time, a specialized center for the care of patients with cluster headaches was established. The very successful concept quickly spread throughout Germany. This initiative was accompanied by extensive further education and training measures for doctors. Continuous nationwide meetings of those affected and their relatives also contributed to better care and knowledge transfer. Publications, member magazines, websites, weblogs, health policy information, involvement of health insurance companies and many other activities were important steps in the dissemination of knowledge and better care for patients with cluster headache.  

The Federal Association of Cluster Headache Self-Help Groups (CSG) eV is an example of extremely successful self-help work. Networking and collaboration with experts was a crucial key to significantly improving the diagnosis and treatment of affected patients. The Federal Association of Cluster Headache Self-Help Groups (CSG) eV is a role model in self-help work. The collaboration with those responsible on the board and the members has been characterized by professionalism and friendly cooperation over all these years. The anniversary congress on the 20th anniversary of the founding is intended to provide a review and outlook on the activities. I congratulate the Federal Association of Cluster Headache Self-Help Groups (CSG) eV on its 20th anniversary and wish it all the best for the future. All those affected and interested are warmly invited. You can download the detailed program here. Due to the hygiene concept, registration by email with name and telephone number is required.

Prof. Dr.
Hartmut Göbel Pain Clinic Kiel

place and time

Saturday, September 11, 2021 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m

Venue: GEOMAR lecture hall building, Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel
Wischhofstr. 1 – 3, 24148 Kiel, Germany; Directions: https://www.geomar.de/service/anfahrt

Those who have been vaccinated, recovered and tested can take part in accordance with the 3G approach. Please bring relevant evidence with you.

Registration, participation fees, hygiene concept

Please register by email csg-kongress@weckklinik.de by September 5, 2021 with your address and telephone number. Free participation, no participation fees. Those who have been vaccinated, recovered and tested can take part in accordance with the 3G approach. Please bring relevant evidence with you. The AHA-L rules apply.

Program for download