Welcome
Thank you for visiting the website of the Arthritis Foundation, Kansas Chapter, and for your interest in our organization. Feel free to contact us anytime from within the state on our toll-free helpline at 1-800-362-1108 or by email.
We invite you to take control of your arthritis by getting involved with the Kansas Chapter!
- Take advantage of our Programs and Services, specifically designed for people with arthritis.
- Receive the award-winning Arthritis Today magazine as part of an Arthitis Foundation Membership.
- Have fun at Special Events to benefit Kansans with arthritis, or Volunteer your services.
- Become an Advocate for legislation to help people with arthritis -- right from your computer.
- Your gifts of time and resources will make a difference for the 546,000 Kansans with arthritis.
Toe to Toe. Coaches Support Hometown Walks.
They may sit on opposing benches, but K-State Coach Frank Martin and Coach Bill Self of KU have joined together to battle arthritis. They've formed teams for April 26 Arthritis Walks in their campus communities. You can join their virtual band of walkers online and help your favorite college town win the Coaches Challenge Trophy. Learn more...
Senior Health and Fitness Day
Wednesday, May 28
The Arthritis Foundation, Kansas Chapter is partnering with Genesis Health Club to offer free samples of the Arthritis Foundation’s exercise, aquatic, and tai chi classes.
Call the Kansas Chapter at (800) 362-1108 for more information
The Power of 60!
Arthritis Foundation Celebrates Founding
The Arthritis Foundation will be celebrating its 60th birthday throughout 2008, and the Kansas Chapter, founded in 1960, is looking for Kansans and Kansas companies born and founded in 1948 to help us do it right. If you or your company will also turn 60 this year, let us know! And keep your eyes open for year-long celebration events!
Take Control with the Life Improvement Series!
For many years it was thought that persons with arthritis should not exercise because it would damage their joints. Today, doctors and therapists know that exercise can improve health without hurting joints.
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is designed specifically for individuals with arthritis and uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion, and helps maintain muscle strength.
Find a class in your area!
The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program takes our Excerise Program to the water, to help alleviate pressure and pain felt in joints as a result of standing. It also provides socialitzation and education to thousands of participants each day.
Find a class in Sedgwick County or the rest of the state!
The Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program is a group education program designed to help you learn and practice the different skills needed to build your own individualized self-management program, and gain the confidence to carry it out. Anyone with any type of arthritis or fibromyalgia can attend. It is a course series taught over six consecutive weeks by a trained instructor.
Find a support group in your area!
Topeka Branch Information
Executive Director: Patty Dick
Administrative Assistant: Debra Stufflebean
5339 SW 22nd Place
Topeka, KS 66614
Phone: 785-272-8461
Fax: 785-273-9573
Office Hours: Central
Learn More About Arthritis
Every month the Kansas Chapter holds First Hand informational presentations open to the public. Come learn about the Arthritis Foundation and the work we do throughout the state. You can also learn about programs and services we provide as well as get information on how to cope with your arthritis. Join us in Wichita or Topeka.
New Self-Help Program Classes
A new session of the Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program will be held in Lawrence May 6 - June 10 and in Augusta May 22 - June 26. This once-a-week class is designed to help arthritis patients manage their disease by learning about goal-setting and action plans, pain management, exercise and fitness, problem solving, medications, depression, fatigue, and dealing with health care providers. Family members are encouraged to attend as well.
Lawrence
When: May 6 - June 10
Tuesdays
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Babcock Place
Lawrence, KS 66044
Pre-registration is required. To enroll or for more information, call Shirley Grubbs at 785-843-0721 Ext 342 or Gayle Sigurdson at 785-832-1692.
Augusta
When: May 22 - June 26
Thursdays
2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
Where: The Safety Building, 2100 Ohio
Augusta, KS 67010
Pre-registration is required. To enroll or for more information, call Patricia Houchin at 1-800-279-3655 or 316-775-0500.
Well Aware
The Arthritis Foundation, Kansas Chapter is holding a series of Well Aware free patient education events in conjunction with National Arthritis Awareness Month in May.
Managing Your Pain
Tuesday May 6, 6 pm
The Bistro at Riverbend
2622 W Central
Wichita, KS 67203
Speakers
Trina Doubrava, PT
Angie Little, Pharmacist
Newly Diagnosed. Now What?
Wednesday May 7, 6 pm
Hutchinson Hospital
1701 E 23rd
Hutchinson, KS 67502
Speaker
Basit Malik, MD
Thursday May 22, 6 pm
The Bistro at Riverbend
2622 W Central
Wichita, KS 67203
Speaker
Timothy Shaver, MD
Direct Assistance Program Available
The Kansas Chapter helps individuals within its service area acquire equipment and personal care items that will enable them to take control of their arthritis. Assistance is not available to cover the cost of prescription drugs, doctor bills or medical treatments. This program is open to anyone living in the 103 counties served by the Kansas Chapter. Residents of Johnson and Wyandotte counties should contact the Western Missouri office.
Download a copy of our Direct Assistance informational sheet and application. You may mail or fax us your completed form and all required attachments, using the contact information at the bottom of the page. Applications are reviewed monthly by a team of arthritis professionals. Contact us for more information!
Contact Kansas Chapter
Toll-free: 800-362-1108
