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  • E-Newsletters are now available online!

    June 15, 2009
    AFMWC's going green! Read More
  • Management Challenges in Rheumatic Diseases: An Update on Best Practices

    May 4, 2009
    Register for this complimentary CME workshop Read More
  • May is National Arthritis Month!

    April 30, 2009
    Capitol Hill Briefing Kicks off National Arthritis Awareness Month Read More
  • AFMWC Issues a Call to Action!

    April 15, 2009
    Let's Move Together in 2009! Read More
  • It's Not Just an Old Person's Disease

    January 26, 2009
    CNN Debunks Common Arthritis Myths Read More
  • The 2008 Arts for Arthritis Gala was a great success!

    November 18, 2008
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  • It Takes the Whole Day

    September 9, 2008
    Recent college grad shares her story about traveling with arthritis in Washington Post Read More
  • 25 Treatment Options for Hip and Knee OA

    July 17, 2008
    Sure fire ways to help you take control of your OA Read More
  • CDC Estimates 1 in 250 Children Are Affected With Juvenile Arthritis

    July 9, 2008
    Federal Agency Features JA on Home Page Read More
  • Arthritis Myths vs. Reality

    July 7, 2008
    Do you know arthritis facts vs. fiction? Read More
  • New Book to Help Parents Raise Their Children with JA

    July 1, 2008
    Book to be released in July, Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month Read More
  • Hallie Lancz named 2008 Montgomery County Arthritis Walk Honoree

    May 9, 2008
    Local 6 year old leads the way towards a cure for arthritis. Read More
  • New report finds barriers to physical activity

    May 8, 2008
    People with combination of arthritis and diabetes less able to exercise Read More
  • May is National Arthritis Month

    April 30, 2008
    There are over 100 forms of arthritis affecting one in five Americans Read More
  • Local rheumatologist named honorary chair of 2008 Montgomery County Arthritis Walk

    April 29, 2008
    Renown Dr. Herb Baraf partners with our chapter once again Read More
  • Physical Activity is Natural Pain Reliever for Arthritis

    April 14, 2008
    Study shows it's possible to manage arthritis pain by moving more Read More
  • April 6th's KidsPost features local child

    April 8, 2008
    Eric Terry of Woodbridge shares his struggles living with JRA Read More
  • Rebecca Barry named 2008 Fairfax County Arthritis Walk Honoree

    March 12, 2008
    A young woman with an inspiring message about arthritis for her community Read More
  • Tre'von Childs named 2008 Prince George's County Arthritis Walk Honoree

    March 12, 2008
    Local child with arthritis sends message: "Kids get arthritis too!" Read More
  • GWU Division of Rheumatology establishes Myositis Clinic

    March 10, 2008
    Doors open for adults and children over the age of 8 Read More
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