Welcome!
The Greater Chicago Chapter serves the Illinois counties including and surrounding Cook County, the Indiana counties of Lake and Porter, the 19 county region of Northwestern Ohio and Western Missouri/Greater Kansas City area.
Moving is the Best Medicine
Let's Move Together
Let’s Move Together is a nationwide movement led by the Arthritis Foundation that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis. You can join the movement by committing to walk in your local 2009 Arthritis Walk. But don’t stop there…move daily for better health.
Research Update Magazine
Bi-monthly newsletter providing information on the latest advances made by Arthritis Foundation-funded researchers, highlights of our grant program and profiles of funded researchers. Download the PDF.
Arthritis Foundation Open House
Meet your local Arthritis Foundation staff, learn more about what we do on a daily basis, and find out how you can help. Please call the chapter office at (312)372-2080 or info.gc@arthritis.org for more information or to set up an Open House appointment.
Join the Arthritis Foundation Associate Board
The Associate Board is a group of Chicagoland professionals who share a common passion to make a difference in the lives of people with arthritis through fundraising, advocacy and assisting with juvenile arthritis programs.
Membership Application Associate Board Guidelines Membership Flyer
Check out the 4th Annual Shindig Photos!
Join the Associate Board on Facebook!
Information and Programs for Health Professionals
The Chicago Rheumatism Society is comprised of board-certified rheumatologists in the area. Each year, its members hear from professionals throughout the country for professional education opportunities. Find out if you qualify to join by contacting Michele Pfeilschifter at (312) 372-2080 x 27 or mpfeilschifter@arthritis.org.
Local Woman is National Arthritis Walk Honoree
Be inspired! Watch how Jennifer Wescott has overcome JA and become empowered to raise funds and awareness for the Arthritis Foundation.
2010 Arthritis Walk Video from Chris Stoeri on Vimeo.
Arthritis Sphere
Arthritis Sphere content - links to YouTube, Blogger, Adobe Photo Gallery, Facebook, Flickr, RSS or MySpace
We are on CAN TV's Hotline 21
If you live in the city of Chicago, turn your television dial to channel 21 on Monday's at 6:30 pm. From now until the end of March you will see experts interviewed on a variety of topics related to arthritis. Here are just a few of the topics that you can expect:
- New Treatments and Approaches to Gout
- Know Your Heart
- US Bone& Joint Decade Now and in the Future
- Hand Arthritis and Other Hand Problems
- Soft Bones: Causes, Prevention and Treatment
- Balance, Falls and How to Prevent Falls
- What You May Not Know About Biologics
- Foods That Cause inflammation: How to Follow an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
- Acupuncture and Arthritis. What Works?
- Diabetes
- Ask the Doc: JA, RA, OA and other types of arthritis
This is a live call-in show -- a great opportunity to have your arthritis-related questions answered in the comfort of your own home.
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2008 Annual Report
In 2008, 78 cents of every dollar raised went directly into research, public health and public policy initiatives.
Download the local chapter's annual report.
Let's Talk RA
Find your voice for better health. Order your FREE Let's Talk RA Communication Kit Today!
Participate in a Research Study
Ask AthletiCo
AthletiCo’s physical therapists have arthritis answers you can trust. Check back regularly for more Q and A from AthletiCo experts.
Q. I have arthritis in my hands especially in the thumb joints. This makes it very difficult at times to start our car. Are there any assistive devices that would help me do this when my arthritis is acting up?
A. There are a multitude of assistive devices that will allow you to perform daily activities with less pain for such things as turning keys, opening containers, and gripping utensils. Read More
Contact Greater Chicago Chapter
Toll-free: 800-735-0096
