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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 611,000 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Arthritis Wellness Forum
Whether you have arthritis or not this is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the newest treatments and research in arthritis as well as alternative therapies, exercise, medication and overall wellness.
May 30, 2008
10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
hotelVitro
201 Linn Street
Iowa City, Iowa
Registration Fee: $20 (includes lunch)
Join us after the Arthritis Wellness Forum for Salut! a toast to fine wine and cuisine.
Salut! helps to bring awareness to arthritis and provides an avenue to celebrate the hard work that has been done to help those affected by this debilitating disease. This exciting event features wine and beer to sample, scrumptious hors d'oeuvres, a jewelry raffle, silent auction, live jazz music, and much more!
Friday, May 30, 2008
5:00 — 8:00 p.m.
hotelVetro—Iowa City
201 South Linn Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Tickets are $40 in advance
or $50 at the door.
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 infomration about the Arthritis Foundation or
your specific disease?
Contact us at:
866-378-0636 or
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Eastern Branch Office
701 10th Street
Ste 3601
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: 319-363-4403
Email: amartinez@arthritis.org
Toll Free Phone: 866-378-0636
Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday Central
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Greater Illinois
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Contact Iowa Chapter
Toll-free: 866-378-0636
