LOS ANGELES COUNTY

The  Los Angeles County office of the Arthritis Foundation is working to improve the lives of more than 1.3 million adults and children with arthritis and related diseases who struggle every day with this serious health epidemic. To help reduce the unacceptable pain, disability and other burdens of arthritis and related diseases, we offer information, events,  advocacy activities and other vital programs and services.


RESOURCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS

Programs for Better Living:

Take control with the Arthritis Foundation’s Land & Aquatic Exercise Programs that are proven to reduce pain and physician visits, decrease stiffness and increase function.  Tai-Chi and Self-help courses are also offered.  For detailed information, you can view our programs list by clicking and downloading the program schedule under Resources.



UPCOMING EVENTS:

Join us in 2013 for the Los Angeles Arthritis Walk, Magic Mountain Arthritis Walk, Jingle Bell Run-Los Angeles and our annual "Commitment to a Cure" Gala event.

Check back often for details.




VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


Become an Arthritis Foundation Certified Instructor – become a leader or instructor or plan and lead quality Arthritis Foundation classes in Aquatic Exercise, Land Exercise, Tai-Chi, and Self-Help.

Become an Arthritis Foundation Office or Special Event Volunteer – You can help make a significant difference by volunteering at our office, walk or other special events.

Become an Arthritis Foundation Ambassador – As an Arthritis Foundation Ambassador, you will represent our organization in various events and/or media interviews, educating & inspiring the general public by sharing your personal stories.  You can help us cultivate and retain relationships with individuals interested in our mission.

Become an Arthritis Advocate – Make your voice heard at the highest levels of government on behalf of people with arthritis.  Become an advocate.

Contact the Los Angeles or San Fernando Valley Office offices for more information regarding volunteer opportunities.


 

 

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
800 W 6th Street
Suite 1250
Los Angeles, CA
90017
Phone: (323) 954-5750
Email: info.sca@arthritis.org
Fax: (323) 954-5790
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Friday) PST


STAFF

Asher Garfinkel
Executive Director
agarfinkel@arthritis.org

Katie Holmes
Development Director-LA
kholmes@arthritis.org

Debbie Martin
Development Director-SFV
debbiemartin@arthritis.org

Mireya Chaffee
Sr. Program Director
mchaffee@arthritis.org

Rachel Short
Administrative Assistant
rshort@arthritis.org

 



RESOURCES

Physician Referral List

View our current referral schedule for Physician Referral details.

Download

Programs List

Local LA County Programs to aid persons looking for support, education, and exercise opportunities in the Los Angeles, San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys area.

Download



Arthritis Foundation of  Los Angeles  is part of the Arthritis Foundation - Pacific Region.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
PACIFIC REGION

800 West 6th Street
Suite 1250
Los Angeles, CA  90017
Telephone: (800) 954-2873
Fax:  (323) 954-5790
Email: info.sca@arthritis.org


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