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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.
Arthritis Update is Now an E-Newsletter
We are proud to go green and save print and paper costs by taking our chapter newsletter, Arthritis Update, to an electronic format. Please sign up below to begin receiving your newsletter in your email in-box. This newsletter contains all upcoming programs, special events and arthritis news you can use.
Upcoming Juvenile Arthritis Program
Join us for Winter Family Fun Day! Register Now!
Saturday January 23, 2010
12pm – 3pm
Fitness Formula Center
Oak Park, IL
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
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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
