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      <title>Let\'s Move Together on Lifetime Television this Thursday, October 15</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Let’s Move Together is happy to announce its partnership with Lifetime Television and its new morning show “The Balancing Act”.  ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Community Health Charities launches Women’s Health Issues Health Matters at Work Podcast Series featuring arthritis</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ During the month of October, the national health calendar raises the awareness of a variety of important women’s health issues, ranging from breast cancer and caring for newborns to bone and joint health. Health Matters at WorkTM, a program of Community Health Charities, has partnered with the Arthritis Foundation, Breast Cancer Network of Strengthand the March of Dimes Foundation to provide a powerful informational video podcast series designed to reach women in the workplace. The Women’s Health series shares insights and information about the many resources that these organizations provide to help women live healthier lives. 

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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>PostPoints Tip of the Week</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ The Washington Post urges local residents to decrease their chances of developing arthritis... ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Arthritis Foundation, Metro DC Chapter mourns the loss of Senator Edward Kennedy</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Senator Kennedy introduced the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act in 2007 and was a huge proponent of recent healthcare legislation.  ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Frontline Online - Summer 2009</title>
      <description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Online survey for individuals with chronic illness</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ The study being conducted by the Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc focuses on the obstacles that individuals face. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Help Wanted for Research Study</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ We are looking for men and women ages 21-40 that have one or more of

the following disabilities to participate in a 2-hour focus group: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteo-arthritis, Hard of hearing or deaf, Amputee, Paraplegic,Quadriplegic ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>E-Newsletters are now available online!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ AFMWC\'s going green! ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=479</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Management Challenges in Rheumatic Diseases: An Update on Best Practices</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Register for this complimentary CME workshop  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=467</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 15:19:57 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>May is National Arthritis Month!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Capitol Hill Briefing Kicks off National Arthritis Awareness Month ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=466</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>AFMWC Issues a Call to Action!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Let\'s Move Together in 2009! ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=461</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>It\'s Not Just an Old Person\'s Disease</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ CNN Debunks Common Arthritis Myths ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=420</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>The 2008 Arts for Arthritis Gala was a great success!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=393</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>It Takes the Whole Day</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Recent college grad shares her story about traveling with arthritis in Washington Post ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>25 Treatment Options for Hip and Knee OA</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Sure fire ways to help you take control of your OA ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=318</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>CDC Estimates 1 in 250 Children Are Affected With Juvenile Arthritis</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Federal Agency Features JA on Home Page ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=316</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Arthritis Myths vs. Reality</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Do you know arthritis facts vs. fiction? ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=310</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Book to Help Parents Raise Their Children with JA</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Book to be released in July, Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=308</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hallie Lancz named 2008 Montgomery County Arthritis Walk Honoree</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Local 6 year old leads the way towards a cure for arthritis.  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=292</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>New report finds barriers to physical activity</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ People with combination of arthritis and diabetes less able to exercise ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=291</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>May is National Arthritis Month</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ There are over 100 forms of arthritis affecting one in five Americans ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=283</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Local rheumatologist named honorary chair of 2008 Montgomery County Arthritis Walk</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Renown Dr. Herb Baraf partners with our chapter once again ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=281</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Physical Activity is Natural Pain Reliever for Arthritis</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Study shows it\'s possible to manage arthritis pain by moving more ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=277</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>April 6th\'s KidsPost features local child</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Eric Terry of Woodbridge shares his struggles living with JRA ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=270</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rebecca Barry named 2008 Fairfax County Arthritis Walk Honoree</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ A young woman with an inspiring message about arthritis for her community ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=254</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:57:06 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tre\'von Childs named 2008 Prince George\'s County Arthritis Walk Honoree</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Local child with arthritis sends message: \"Kids get arthritis too!\" ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=253</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>GWU Division of Rheumatology establishes Myositis Clinic</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Doors open for adults and children over the age of 8 ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=251</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Joint Replacements Expected to Soar</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ By 2030, knee replacements will increase by 525%; hip replacements will double ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=249</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Research opportunities</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Study participants needed in breakthrough research studies! ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=247</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Humira Approved for Children\'s Arthritis</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Breaking arthritis news!  Click on the link below to read this exciting update! ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=248</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Arthritis Frontline Newsletter Available</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Arthritis Frontline Newsletter Available ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=164</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Clinical Trial News:  Investigational Medication</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Clinical trial on Investigational Medication to take place ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=166</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Ankylosing Spondylitis Research Study</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Ankylosing Spondylitis Research Study
 ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=167</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Rheumatoid Arthritis Study News</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Rheumatoid Arthritis Study News ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=168</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>National Arthritis Foundation News Releases Available</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ National Arthritis Foundation News Releases Available ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/metropolitan-washington/news.php?id=110</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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