Arthritis Walk
Help us make a difference in the lives of 1.7 million Georgians who live with the pain of arthritis on a daily basis. Join us to raise funds to support research in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis.
To find a walk near you, go to the Arthritis Walk link on the left for more details.
Welcome to the Georgia Chapter
Are you tired of the pain of arthritis? So are 1.7 million other adult Georgians come the pain of arthritis daily. You are not alone!
Take Control of your arthritis today! Call 800.933.7023 for valuable arthritis information and resources.
Arthritis Education Program in Savannah
Join us at a free lecture on
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 @ 6:00PM
Dr. John Morley (local Rheumatologist) will present on
the latest treatment options for Rheumatoid Arthritis
It will be held Memorial University Medical Center
in the Mercer Auditorium
Savannah, GA 31404
Registration is required, as space is limited
Please call 800-933-7023, ext. 227
This program is supported by an educational grant from Centocor
Juvenile Arthritis Events
Did you know that over 9,200 kids in Georgia have Juvenile Arthritis (JA)?
Here at the Arthritis Foundation, we are working hard to connect and serve families affected by Juvenile Arthritis.
Check out these pictures from our previous Juvenile Arthritis events!
Camp Joint Venture 2007 photo album part 1
Camp Joint Venture 2007 photo album part 2
Spring Family Day 2007 photo album
Busquet's Blog: Meet Aimee Busquet
Aimee moved to Georgia recently from Florida, and has a long history of volunteerism with the Arthritis Foundation. We are deeply grateful that she has become active now with the Georgia Chapter! Aimee was diagnosed at age 13 with Rheumatoid Arthritis, has had five joint replacements, but is living well with a daily ritual of various medications and exercise activities.
Arthritis Sphere
Did you know that over 9,200 kids in Georgia have Juvenile Arthritis (JA)?
Here at the Arthritis Foundation, we are working hard to connect and serve families affected by Juvenile Arthritis.
Southwest Georgia Branch
This office provides resources to the Columbus, GA area
PO Box 1327
Fortson, GA 31808
706-576-4086
For a personal story of one family's experience with a new diagnosis of arthritis and their appreciation for what the Arthritis Foundation has done for them, please take a look at this email-able video...
Arthritis Foundation Programs
The Arthritis Foundation offers a variety of programs. Each is specifically designed to help participants increase their mobility and live a better life with their disease. Click here to find out more about our programs.
The Resource Center
We are here to help you take control! If you are looking for information about arthritis or any related condition, we invite you to visit the Dudley L. Moore, Sr. Arthritis Resource Center, located at 2970 Peachtree Road, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30305.
We have a vast supply of materials available for free and some for purchase, including brochures, DVD's, books, pamphlets and activity schedules.
In addition, we have materials available in Braille, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Hughston Healthy Lifestyle Series
These monthly forums are presented by Hughston Orthopedic Hospital in
Columbus, GA. Please call 706/494 2575 to register.
All forums are held at the Hughston Foundation; lunch is provided for $5.00.
May 20th, 2008
“Get a Grip”
Dr. David Rehak
(Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
Contact Georgia Chapter
Toll-free: 800-933-7023
