Indiana

Watch Video about the Indiana Chapter

The Indiana Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation helps the 1.4 million adults and 6,400 children in Indiana living with arthritis by funding arthritis-related research, offering educational classes and supporting advocacy efforts at a state and national level. Watch this video for more information. Or to learn more about our Aquatics and Tai Chi classes, click here.

Registration Underway for 2009 JA Conference

Registration is now open for the 2009 JA Conference, July 9–12 in Houston. The theme for this year's conference is Wanted a Cure: Join the Posse. The deadline for early bird registration is Monday, June 8. Click here to learn about all the exciting events planned as well as registration and hotel details.  

Indiana Chapter Funds Fellowship

The Indiana Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation has unveiled a plan to help solve an urgent, but nearly unknown Indiana healthcare crisis. It has launched a three-year fellowship at Riley Hospital for Children to train more board-certified pediatric rheumatologists. There are currently only THREE such doctors in our state and more than 6,400 kids with juvenile arthritis (JA).

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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.

Event Photos

Indianapolis Jingle Bell Run/Walk - December 13, 2008

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Driscoll

Indianapolis Arthritis Walk - Saturday, June 7, 2008

Photos courtesy of Bates Images

Indianapolis Golf Outing - Tuesday, May 13, 2008

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.

Indiana Chapter Office

615 N. Alabama Street

Suite 430

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: 317-879-0321

Email: info@arthritis.in.org

Fax: 317-876-5608

Office Hours: 830 am - 430 pm Monday-Friday Eastern

Indiana Branch Locations

Northeast Indiana Branch

11123 Parkview Plaza Drive
Suite 206
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Phone: (260) 672-6570
Email: mmastbaum@arthritis.org
Fax: (260) 672-6571
Office Hours: M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm (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: M-F 8:30 am- 4:30pm (Eastern)

Southern Indiana Branch

700 N. Weinbach
Suite 102
Evansville, IN 47711
Phone: 812-474-1381
Email: veichmiller@arthritis.org
Fax: 812-474-1390
Office Hours: M-F 8:30am -4:30pm (Central)

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