Bateman Horne Center

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Bateman Horne Center

An integrated medical and education nonprofit center focused on improving care, understanding, and resources for people with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, post-viral syndromes, and related comorbidities.
Bateman Horne Center is a nonprofit clinical and education organization focused on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia, post-viral syndromes, and related comorbidities. [un7y3f] [fhx2xe] It operates as a specialized medical center providing care and resources to patients while also advancing education about these conditions. [un7y3f] [u5nd4u] [fhx2xe] The center is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving primarily a regional patient base alongside wider online educational outreach. [fhx2xe] [u5nd4u] A consultant tracks Bateman Horne Center as a niche but influential player in complex chronic illness care and clinician education around ME/CFS and post-viral conditions. [un7y3f] [u5nd4u]

Identity and Form

  • Type: This organization is a nonprofit medical and education center focused on ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, post-viral syndromes, and related comorbidities. [un7y3f] [fhx2xe]
  • Legal form and jurisdiction: Bateman Horne Center operates as a U.S. nonprofit healthcare organization based in Utah, with its activities centered in Salt Lake City. [un7y3f] [fhx2xe]
  • Headquarters and presence: Headquarters: Salt Lake City, Utah, at 24 S 1100 E, Suite 205; its footprint is primarily regional clinical care with broader online educational reach. [fhx2xe] [u5nd4u]
  • Size: Publicly available sources describe the center as a small specialty clinic; no reliable, recent headcount or beneficiary count is disclosed. [un7y3f] [fhx2xe]
  • Where it lives online: Primary homepage: batemanhornecenter.org. [un7y3f] Secondary surfaces include social media (e.g., Instagram reels highlighting free pediatric resources) used to distribute educational materials. [u5nd4u]

Mission and Identity

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“Improving the lives impacted by myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia (FM), post-viral syndromes, and related comorbidities.” [un7y3f]
The center positions itself as a specialized resource for patients and families dealing with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and post-viral syndromes, emphasizing both clinical care and practical education. [un7y3f] [u5nd4u] It highlights serving individuals with complex chronic conditions, caregivers, and clinicians by providing tools for recognizing symptoms such as post-exertional malaise (PEM) and guidance for navigating school, family, and healthcare environments. [u5nd4u] Its self-image centers on providing “help that doesn’t hurt” through evidence-informed care and accessible educational resources for pediatric and adult populations. [u5nd4u]
  • Stated values and operating principles include providing “free pediatric resources” and practical tools to help families and caregivers understand conditions and manage symptoms, signaling an emphasis on accessibility, education, and supportive care. [u5nd4u]

What They Do

Bateman Horne Center delivers day-to-day value through specialty clinical care for ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and related post-viral conditions, combined with patient and caregiver education. [un7y3f] [fhx2xe] It generates impact rather than revenue by offering consultations, developing guides and videos, and making pediatric resources freely available to improve understanding and management of complex chronic illnesses. [un7y3f] [u5nd4u]
Main offerings, programs, and activities:
  • Specialty outpatient clinical care for patients with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and post-viral syndromes, led by clinicians experienced in these conditions. [un7y3f] [fhx2xe]
  • Development and distribution of free pediatric resources to help families understand these conditions and navigate conversations with teachers, relatives, coaches, and healthcare providers. [u5nd4u]
  • A Clinical Care Guide and expert video content from physicians (e.g., Melanie Hoppers, MD) providing practical tools for recognizing PEM, supporting children at school, and managing symptoms. [u5nd4u]
  • Education of caregivers and families through online videos and guides focused on symptom recognition and day-to-day management. [u5nd4u]
  • Public engagement through social media (e.g., Instagram reels) to disseminate clinical education content to a broader audience. [u5nd4u]
  • Participation in researcher profile initiatives, such as featuring founder and medical director Lucinda Bateman, MD, in chronic illness research campaigns. [un7y3f]

Leadership and People

  • Lucinda Bateman, MD — Founder and Medical Director of Bateman Horne Center; profiled as a researcher whose work focuses on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and related disorders. [un7y3f]
  • Melanie Hoppers, MD — Physician contributor featured in Bateman Horne Center’s expert videos for pediatric resources, providing guidance on PEM recognition and school support. [u5nd4u]

History and Origin Story

Bateman Horne Center was founded by Lucinda Bateman, MD, as a specialty clinic to address unmet needs in ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and related chronic conditions, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. [un7y3f] [fhx2xe] The origin centers on providing expert clinical care and structured education for patients, families, and clinicians grappling with poorly understood, often disabling conditions. [un7y3f] [u5nd4u]
Key dated inflection points:
  • Founding (date not clearly stated) — Lucinda Bateman, MD, establishes Bateman Horne Center and becomes its founder and medical director, focusing on ME/CFS and related illnesses. [un7y3f]
  • 2026-07-07 — External campaign #NotJustFatigue launches a researcher profile video featuring Lucinda Bateman, MD, spotlighting her role and the center’s work in ME/CFS care and research. [un7y3f]
  • 2026-07-26 — Bateman Horne Center promotes new free pediatric resources via an Instagram reel, emphasizing practical tools for recognizing PEM and supporting children at school. [u5nd4u]
  • 2026-07-30 — Yelp listing updated for Bateman Horne Center’s Salt Lake City clinic location, confirming current address and operating status. [fhx2xe]

Financials and Funding

As a small U.S. nonprofit clinic and education center, Bateman Horne Center does not publicly disclose detailed financials, endowment, or annual grant-making figures in the accessible sources reviewed; no reliable financial data is available. [un7y3f] [u5nd4u] [fhx2xe]

Milestones and Signature Output

  • Founding of Bateman Horne Center by Lucinda Bateman, MD — Year not specified — Established a dedicated clinic and education center for ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and post-viral syndromes in Salt Lake City. [un7y3f] [fhx2xe]
  • Researcher profile video with #NotJustFatigue featuring Dr. Lucinda Bateman — 2026 — Raised the profile of the center’s founder and its ME/CFS-focused work in broader public and advocacy circles. [un7y3f]
  • Launch and promotion of free pediatric resources for ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and post-viral conditions — 2026 — Provided families with accessible tools, including a Clinical Care Guide and expert videos, to better recognize PEM and support children at school. [u5nd4u]
  • Ongoing clinical operations at 24 S 1100 E, Suite 205, Salt Lake City — Updated as of July 2026 — Maintains a stable physical clinic presence for regional patients with complex chronic illnesses. [fhx2xe]

Ecosystem and Relationships

  • Collaboration with advocacy and research campaigns such as #NotJustFatigue, which profiles Lucinda Bateman, MD, and highlights the center’s ME/CFS-related work. [un7y3f]
  • Engagement with patient and caregiver communities via social media platforms, particularly Instagram, to distribute clinical education content. [u5nd4u]
  • Operates within the broader ecosystem of U.S. ME/CFS and fibromyalgia clinics and advocacy organizations, though specific named peer institutions are not detailed in the available sources. [un7y3f] [u5nd4u]

Recent Developments

As of 2026-08-05,
  • 2026-07-30 — Yelp information for Bateman Horne Center updated, confirming current address (24 S 1100 E Ste 205, Salt Lake City, UT 84102) and clinic status. [fhx2xe]
  • 2026-07-26 — Bateman Horne Center promotes new free pediatric resources via an Instagram reel, highlighting tools such as a Clinical Care Guide and expert videos to help families and caregivers recognize PEM and support children. [u5nd4u]
  • 2026-07-07 — #NotJustFatigue launches a new researcher profile video featuring Lucinda Bateman, MD, founder and medical director of Bateman Horne Center, bringing renewed attention to the center’s ME/CFS work. [un7y3f]

Impact

  • Impact on society
    • Bateman Horne Center improves support for children and families dealing with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and post-viral syndromes by providing free pediatric resources and practical tools for managing symptoms and school participation. [u5nd4u]
    • Through the clinical care guide and expert videos, the center helps caregivers and educators better recognize PEM, potentially reducing harm from over-exertion and misunderstanding in school and family settings. [u5nd4u]
  • Impact on innovation
    • The center contributes to the evolving clinical and educational practice around ME/CFS and post-viral syndromes by packaging specialist knowledge into accessible guides and media, supporting broader dissemination of best practices. [un7y3f] [u5nd4u]
  • Impact on its industry or domain
    • As a specialized ME/CFS and fibromyalgia clinic led by a recognized researcher, Bateman Horne Center serves as a reference point for patient-centered care and education in the complex chronic illness space, influencing how similar clinics and advocacy campaigns frame PEM and pediatric support. [un7y3f] [u5nd4u]
  • Historical significance
    • Given limited publicly documented history and its relatively modest size, Bateman Horne Center is currently best understood as an emerging, specialized contributor to ME/CFS and post-viral care rather than a historically dominant institution. [un7y3f] [u5nd4u]
  • Criticisms and controversies
    • No substantive external criticisms or controversies were identified in the available recent sources. [un7y3f] [u5nd4u] [fhx2xe]

Adjacent Entries

  • ME CFS advocacy orgs — Peer advocacy and education organizations focused on ME/CFS and related conditions.
  • Specialty chronic illness clinics — Other clinics specializing in complex chronic illnesses and post-viral syndromes.
  • Post exertional malaise PEM — Core symptom concept highlighted in Bateman Horne Center’s pediatric resources. [u5nd4u]
  • Post viral syndromes — Clinical domain central to the center’s mission. [un7y3f]
  • Patient and caregiver medical education — Area exemplified by the center’s free resources and expert videos. [u5nd4u]

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