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Did you know 46 million American adults and one in five Iowans have at least one form of arthritis? Are you or someone you know one of the more than 615,000 adults in the state of Iowa living with a form of arthritis or chronic joint pain? Arthritis is the nation's leading cause of disability, and affects not only adults, but over 300,000 children across the United States.
Last year, the Iowa Chapter donated more than $22,000 worth of free information including brochures, physician referral and resource materials to the people of Iowa. In addition, the Iowa Chapter annually gives more than $150,000 to the University of Iowa Hospitals for arthritis-related research. Within the next ten years, it is our hope we will have found a cure for rheumatoid arthritis.
FOUNDATION NEWS SPOTLIGHT
The Arthritis Foundation applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R. 1283), the first comprehensive, bipartisan arthritis legislation in more than 30 years. The legislation, cosponsored by nearly 250 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and 55 members of the U.S. Senate, addresses arthritis – the nation’s most common cause of disability that impacts one in five (46 million) Americans and 300,000 children.
Find out more about the Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 6 - Mason City Jingle Bell Run
December 13 - Quad Cities Jingle Bell Run
(For more information please see promotional ads above)
Life Improvement Series
Take control with the Arthritis Foundation's Lifestyle Improvement Series. These programs are proven to reduce pain and physician visits, decrease stiffness and increase function.
Understanding your type of arthritis will help you select the appropriate exercise and management program for you. Consult your physician to determine what type of program best fits your needs. To learn more about the programs offered click on a logo below or to find programs near you click here.
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Do you need more information about the Arthritis Foundation or
your specific disease?
Contact us at:
866-378-0636 or
NEW! Are you looking for a way to connect with others who battle arthritis everyday? We have made it easy to do from your own home. To join our message board click here!
Thank you to all of our major sponsors in 2008!
Abbott
Accelerated Rehab
Amgen
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Centacor Inc.
David Miles
Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Physicians' Clinic of Iowa P.C.
Physicians' Clinic of Iowa Rheumatology Group
Principal Financial Group Foundation
Roche
Rockwell Collins
Roger and Barbara Grefe
Steven Eyanson, MD
Tom Wertz Law Firm
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Eastern Branch Office
Arthritis Foundation Iowa Chapter - Eastern Iowa Branch
St. Luke's Hospital
PO Box 3026, #RC50
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Email: askow@arthritis.org
Toll Free Phone: 866-378-0636
Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday Central
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