Welcome!
Thank you for visiting the website of the Arthritis Foundation serving the Greater Chicago area, and for your interest in our organization. Feel free to contact us anytime on our toll-free helpline at 1-800-735-0096 or by email info.gc@arthritis.org.
Fight Arthritis Pain
2010 Advocacy Summit
Key arthritis advocates from Illinois were on Capitol Hill last week as part of the Arthritis Foundation’s 12th annual Advocacy and Kids’ Summit. They met with members of Congress to let them know that more needs to be done for people with arthritis – more research, more public health initiatives and better access to arthritis treatments. Attendees also received an introduction to how Congress works and learn about the Arthritis Foundation’s advocacy priorities for 2010.
Free Health Conference
Moving is the Best Medicine
Join us for a complimentary health conference. Complimentary breakfast will be provided at 8:30am. Lectures begin at 9:00 am. Topics include:
- "Hip Treatments for Hip Pain: What's New and What's For You?"
- "Innovations in Knee Replacement: Not All Knees are Total Knees."
- "Safe Exercises for People Suffering from Hip and Knew Osteoarthritis"
- Incorporating Balance Training and Core Strengthening into your Workout"
Where: Maggiano's Liggle Italy, 111 W. Grand, Chicago, IL 60654
When: May 8, 2010, 8:30 am
Pre-registration is required. Call (800) 735-0096. This program is sponsored by the Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute and AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. To find more public education programs click here.
Arthritis Foundation Celebrity Golf Event
Join Steve Cochran and his celebrity friends on Monday, June 28 at Wynstone Golf Club in Barrington, IL for a day of fun and surprises.
Contact Mary Poland to sign up today.
21st Annual Black Tie Gala
The Black Tie Gala, now in its twenty-first year, is established as a special evening of recognition, attracting more than 350 + business, corporate and medical professionals. Learn more
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
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.
Flower and Garden Show
Last week's Flower and Garden Show presented the Arthritis Foundation's Enabling Garden, designed by James Martin and Associates landscape designer and Arthritis Foundation volunteer Heidi Sibert. A Potting Party taught people how to pot a plant and the money raised went to the Arthritis Foundation. Read the Resource Guide to help you find some of the adaptable gardening tools for people with arthritis that were showcased at the Show.
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.
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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
Fax: (312)372-2081
Toll-free: 800-735-0096
