Award Winning Musical to Benefit Indiana Chapter
Reserve your seat for a special encore performance of Tick, Tick ... BOOM!, a rock musical by the creator of RENT, Jonathan Larson. The show will take place at the Indiana Historical Society Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd. Tickets are now on sale for $20 and include a reception with coffee and dessert following the show. Proceeds will be split between the Arthritis Foundation, MS Society and The Wayne Township Education Foundation. Click here to purchase tickets.
Registration Open for Advocacy Summit
Registration is now open for the Advocacy & Kids’ Summit which is scheduled to take place March 1-3th in Washington, DC. It's YOUR chance to meet personally with your Members of Congress and tell them about the needs of adults and kids with arthritis.
The Indiana Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation will offer one $2,500 scholarship to a family of a child or young adult living with arthritis. Applications are due by Wednesday, December 30th.
Arthritis & H1N1
If you have arthritis, you may have questions and concerns about the H1N1 virus. The following frequently asked questions, along with consultation with your physician, can help you determine the precautions and steps that you should take.
Check us Out on Facebook & Twitter
The Indiana Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation is now into social networking. Get more information about our events by checking out the following links:
Indiana Chapter (Fan Page)
Indianapolis Jingle Bell Run (Group)
Indianapolis Jingle Bell Run (Fan Page)
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.
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).
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.
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.
800-783-2342
317-876-5608
M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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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What's New?
Check us Out on Facebook & Twitter!
September 30, 2009
Find out what's happening when its happening! Read More2009 Indianapolis Jingle Bell Run/Walk
March 17, 2009
Facts at a Glance Read MoreLet's Move Together
January 12, 2009
New Program Promotes Movement in People with Arthritis Read MorePediatric Rheumatology Fellowship
September 10, 2008
Indiana Chapter Unveils Plan to Solve Critical Shortage of Doctors Read More2009 Indiana Chapter Board of Directors
August 1, 2008
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 MoreMedia Kit
January 23, 2008
Find out about the Indiana Chapter, our events and programs and how money... Read MoreMedia Inquiries
January 17, 2008
Please contact Tammy Sander at (317) 879-0321 ext. 207. Read More
