Ask the Doctor
New Feature Answers Your Arthritis Questions
Have a question for the doc? Send us your questions and we`ll have rheumatologists and orthopedic surgeons from our Physician Referral List answer them. Click here to send in your question. Answers will be posted on the Web site as well as in the quarterly newsletter Arthritis Action.
Questions
-- Jenny, Indianapolis
“My child has just been diagnosed with arthritis. Will she be able to play sports?”
Working Through the Pain
Tips for Farmers With Arthritis
Farming can be back-breaking work – especially if you have arthritis. But there are steps that can be taken to relieve joint pain for farmers.A new DVD entitled Gaining Ground on Arthritis: Managing Arthritis in the Agricultural Workplace explains the signs and symptoms of arthritis and offers advice for modifying the agricultural workplace to alleviate arthritis pain. Read more.
Learn More About the Arthritis Foundation
Invite a Speaker to Your Organization
The Arthritis Foundation Speakers Bureau provides FREE resource and educational presentations about Arthritis Foundation programs and resources, Physical Activity and Arthritis, Managing Your Arthritis Pain, Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment options for Individuals with Arthritis. For additional information or to schedule a presenter for your church, community or professional organization, please contact the Health Promotion Department at (800) 783-2342, ext. 206 or by email.
Read All About It!
Get your copy of the Indiana Chapter's Arthritis Action newsletter hot off the press, delivered straight to your e-mail account! The newsletter goes out on a quarterly basis and covers all the local news for the state of Indiana. And don`t worry, we won`t start e-mailing you a bunch of other stuff! Just what you sign up for! If you`re interested in receiving your copy of the Arthritis Action newsletter electronically, just send us an email. Or check it out online.
Young Adults With Arthritis Group
The Young Adults with Arthritis group is looking for new members! If you’re between 20-40 years of age and interested in meeting others for friendship and to share experiences. YAWA also provides information and answer questions about arthritis such as treatments, advocacy, exercise, and health. YAWA meetings are scheduled once every 1-2 months. For more information contact Jenny Conder, Director of Health Promotion, 317-879-0321 ext. 206 or click here.
800-783-2342
317-876-5608
M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Indiana Office Locations
Northeast Indiana Branch
11119 Parkview Plaza Drive
Suite 103
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Phone: 260/672-6570
Email: gdodd@arthritis.org
Fax: 260-672-6571
Office Hours: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Eastern
Northern Indiana Branch
P.O. Box 8345
South Bend, IN 46600
Phone: 574-251-1424
Email: bharsch@arthritis.org
Fax: 574-251-1425
Office Hours: 8:30 am- 4:30pm Monday- Friday Eastern
Southern Indiana Branch
700 N. Weinbach
Suite 102
Evansville, IN 47711
Phone: 812/474-1381
Email: bfarrell@arthritis.org
Fax: 812/474-1390
Office Hours: 8:30am -4:30pm Monday- Thursday Central
Heartland Region Arthritis Foundation Chapters
What's New?
News Release: Indianapolis Jingle Bell Run
January 23, 2008
Indianapolis Jingle Bell Run held December 8, 2007 Read MoreNews Release: South Bend Branch Director Awarded
January 23, 2008
South Bend Branch Director Wins National Award - August 29, 2007 Read MoreNews Release: Arthritis & Agriculture DVD Released
January 23, 2008
Arthritis & Agriculture DVD Release - August 15, 2007 Read MoreNational Arthritis Foundation News Releases
January 23, 2008
Access the archive of National Arthritis Foundation News Releases Read MoreArthritis Action Newsletter
January 23, 2008
Keep up with the Arthritis Action Newsletter Read MoreArthritis Foundation Indiana Chapter Media Kit
January 23, 2008
Arthritis Foundation Indiana Chapter Media Kit Read MoreMedia Inquiries
January 17, 2008
Please contact Tammy Sander at (317) 879-0321 ext. 207. Read More
