Welcome to the Northern California Chapter
The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter, is headquartered in San Francisco and serves 16 counties, stretching from the Oregon border in the north to San Benito County in the south. We serve the more than two million adults and children who live with arthritis in Northern California.
Contact us at 800-464-6240 or at info.nca@arthritis.org and find out how you can help.
JA Family Education Day
Attended by over 100 family members, health/medical professionals and volunteers, JA Family Education Day, held on March 31, 2012, provides parents with current JA information and the opportunity to build social support with other families. Learn more
2012 Arthritis Walk
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 5th for the Northern California Chapter's annual Arthritis Walk!  In Northern California, our Chapter is hosting two Walks this year; Lifestyle Rx in Livermore, and Crissy Field in San Francisco. More
Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor Training
The Central Coast Branch of the Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter, is offering two days of training in the Sun Style of Tai Chi adapted for arthritis. The instructor training will prepare participants to become certified instructors of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Exercise Program. Learn more
California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour
See the California coast like never before while supporting a great cause! The California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour is a fully supported cycling adventure offering two great packages for cyclists of any level – choose either a 2-day 150 mile or an 8-day 525 mile package. More
Summer Science Internship Program
The Arthritis Foundation's Summer Science Internship Program provides twelve (12) outstanding students with the opportunity to work in leading research and clinical laboratories under the supervision of respected scientists at Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Learn more and apply by visiting Summer Science Internship
Free Arthritis Seminars
The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter, offers free seminars throughout the year about managing the disease. Topics include pain management, new treatments and much more. Click here to view our upcoming programs.
Grants Available For Exercise Programs
GRANTS AVAILABLE TO START FREE EXERCISE PROGRAMS AT YOUR SITE
The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter (AFNC) is pleased to announce the availability of funds through the 2011 Andrew and Gloria Guasch Memorial Community Care/Patient Education Grant Program.
The purpose of this funding is to improve quality of life for underserved communities by making AF’s proven physical activity programs available to low-income individuals for free. More
Programs and Services
Want to help us educate the public about arthritis? People living with arthritis, medical, scientific, allied health professionals and students are encouraged to present the facts about arthritis as well as sharing the everyday realities of living with any of the 120+ arthritis diseases. More
Joint Efforts Newsletter
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