Chapter News

• 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