Athena Huckaby, MPH Published in Filter Magazine

We’re proud to share that Athena Huckaby, MPH, has been published in Filter Magazine, a national publication covering harm reduction, drug policy, and healthcare justice. Her article explores systemic failures in chronic pain care through the lens of a deeply personal case study—her husband’s journey navigating years of misdiagnosis, stigma, and denial of treatment, ultimately leading to life-changing surgery and recovery.

Read the full story here: They Just Dropped Him: When Stigma Replaces Pain Care

This publication builds on Athena’s presentation, “Alternative Methods for Helping Patients with Non-Cancer Pain Management,” first delivered at the New Mexico Nurse Practitioners Association Conference. It underscores her commitment to patient advocacy, equitable access to care, and harm reduction.