Welcome to the Ohio River Valley Chapter
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis related diseases. The Ohio River Valley Chapter serves the 2.7 million 
children and adults with arthritis in southern Ohio, Kentucky and counties in West Virginia and Indiana. A copy of our most recent IRS form 990 is available by clicking here.
Arthritis Foundation Online Auction
Starting at 8am on Friday April 11, 2008, the Arthritis Foundation will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique items to bid on to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation and the upcoming Arthritis Walk. The money raised in this auction will go directly to supporting Arthritis Foundation research, public health and public policy efforts to improve the live of people with arthritis.
The auction page is up and running, for people to preview the items ahead of time. The auction items range from trip packages to various locations including Tuscany, Italy to jewelry, to gift certificate packages.
Click here for Online Auction Website
We'll be adding new items as the auction date approaches! Check back often to see what's new. Bookmark the site and tell your friends and family about it! Also, feel free to place a "Watch" on your favorites, so that you'll know as soon as bidding begins!
This is a fun way to support the Arthritis Foundation, and at the same time have a chance to win wonderful items! Thank you in advance for your support
Brooke Thomas
Chair of the Online Auction Subcommittee
Joint Sessions
The Arthritis Foundation has teamed up with The Christ Hospital to present an informative, new program - Joint Sessions. This program is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. RSVP today by calling 513-585-CARE (2273). Registration and refreshments begin at 5:30 p.m. Program from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Upcoming Joint Sessions:
Total Joint Replacements
Patrick Kirk, MD
April 1, 2008
Location: The Christ Hospital
Osteoarthritis
May 27, 2008
Location: The Christ Hospital
2006 Ohio River Valley Chapter Annual Report
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation comes to life each year in the personal stories that we hear from the people that we touch. It is through the generosity of committed volunteers, donors, corporate partners, foundations and so many others that we are able to be a resource to the 2.7 million people impacted by arthritis in our local Chapter.
Learn more about how the Arthritis Foundation is improving lives through your donations of time, money and resources.
Wellness Partners of the Ohio River Valley Chapter
Together, the Arthritis Foundation and The Christ Hospital are working to provide public health information, programs and services while raising vital funds to support the arthritis community. To learn more about programming at The Christ Hospital, please click here.
Humana is working with the Arthritis Foundation to extend awareness and education about the seriousness of arthritis diseases. Humana also provides specialized Medicare coverage for osteoarthritis health needs. To learn more, please click here.
Branches
Dayton Branch - Kettering, OH
Lexinton Branch - Lexington, KY
Louisville Branch - Louisville, KY
Scioto Valley Branch - Huntington, WV
Meet Your Chapter!
Join us for a one-hour ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION 101 informational meeting. Catch our vision for the future, hear a great story of an arthritis survivor, get the basics about arthritis and explore the opportunities for improving your disease management options.Arthritis Foundation 101 meeting can also go "on the road". We'd love to come to your brown bag lunch series at work or your club or organization. A great one hour program! If you're interested in Arthritis Foundation 101, please check Events or call your local office for upcoming dates. To schedule an off site program, call your local chapter office or branch.
Juvenile Arthritis Programs and Resources
The Arthritis Foundation Ohio River Valley Chapter values parents, children, teens and young adults who are managing juvenile arthritis. Learn more about opportunities to connect with other families, for information and referral or to just have some fun (like attending Fall Family Camp).
Fibro Fit Tips
Read our Fibro Fit Tips bi-monthly newsletter created to assist those with Fibromyalgia.
Contact Ohio River Valley Chapter
Toll-free: 800-383-6843
