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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.
Lets Move Together
Let’s Move Together is a nationwide movement led by the Arthritis Foundation that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis. You can join the movement by committing to walk in your local 2009 Arthritis Walk. But don’t stop there…move daily for better health.
The vision of the Arthritis Foundation is a world free of arthritis pain. Let’s Move Together to reduce the pain of:
- 27 million people with osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis.
- 1.3 million people with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that can lead to chronic pain, loss of function and deformity.
- 300,000 children (or one in 250) with juvenile arthritis, which affects children between the ages of infancy and 17.
Start moving today: visit www.letsmovetogether.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 17 - JA Family Night with the I-Cubs
July 20 - Golf Classic for Juvenile Arthritis - Central Iowa
September 12 - Arthritis Walk - Waterloo
September 18 - Tribute to Excellence
(For more information please see promotional ads above or visit our events calendar by clicking here)
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 2009 Foundation Sponsors!
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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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