Welcome!
Serving both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the Long Island Chapter has developed an extensive program of services to help Long Islanders with arthritis and their family members. These services range from education, literature, lectures presented across Long Island, Telephone Help Line, land and water exercise programs, support groups and special topic seminars. Arthritis Self Help Courses are conducted at various sites in our community. These courses will give you an in depth look at the disease, teach you coping techniques that work and will put you in control. See our listing below for programs.
A complete listing of programs is available on our Program Calendar, which we will send to you free of charge. Either call us at 631-427-8272 or e-mail us. Be sure to include your postal mailing address.
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Congratulations on a successful 2008 Arthritis Walk
Thank you to all who walked on Saturday, May 17th.
Continue fundraising online until Thursday, June 19th, & stay tuned for the Walk Celebration date and location this upcoming September!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Chapter has an active and rewarding volunteer program. There are almost as many ways to volunteer as there are types of arthritis (over100!) You can help in the Foundation office or at special events, train to beome a counselor or course leader, play golf, organize a walk team, serve on a committee--well, you get the idea. Call today to discuss volunteer opportunies. You can become part of the team of dedicated individuals who are helping the Foundation in its vital work.
Fundraisers and special events help the Foundation to fund research grants and its annual program of services. The Chapter has developed special events that appeal to a wide variety of audiencesandi ndividual interests. For more ways you can participate through our special events, see the listing under events and programs.
And, if you are a Bingo player, our Arthritis Foundation Bingo is a major source of support for these service activities. The $5,000 prize game is held every Monday night, 7:15 pm at the bingo hall 585 Broadhollow Road in Melville. Any questions? Just call us at 631-427-8272.
Arthritis Research News of Note
Funds raised by the Long Island Chapter have been a very important part of the $20 million spent by the Arthritis Foundation nationwide. "We are very pleased to contribute over and above our fair share to the research efforts of the Foundation" stated Long Island Board Chair John Coffey. In addition, the Chapter annually funds Summer Student Fellowships for 5 high school or college students interested in a possible career in arthritis research. Information will be available in the spring. (Visit our News section to meet our 2007 Summer Student Fellows). For more information on how you can help in funding arthritis research call the Chapter at 631-427-8272.
Read the latest news & information
for the Long Island Arthritis Foundation chapter
in the current issue of our monthly program calendar.
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Physicians List
Physicians List available on our site, you will also find a list of rheumatologists, specialists in the treatment of arthritis.
Telephone Help Line
Call us at 631-427-8272 and talk to one of our counselors to learn more about arthritis. Over 100 different publications on arthritis,medications, diet, exercise, coping techniques, etc., are available on request. Counselors can help with referrals to physicians, otheragencies and community organizations as well as Arthritis Foundation services.
Arthritis Lending Library
Audio-visual lending library: Books and video tapes are available on request from the lending library.
Equipment Loan Service
Loan closet: Equipment, such as walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, etc., is available through our loan closet.
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