Welcome!
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis related diseases.
Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation! We are dedicated to helping the more than 2 million people in Washington, Oregon and Alaska who live with arthritis or a related disease. We do this through research, advocacy, public and professional education, and programs and services for people with arthritis.
In addition to our Chapter office in Seattle, we have two branch offices to help meet the needs of those we serve. Our North Puget Sound branch in Bellingham, WA serves those in Whatcom County, Skagit County and Island County. Our Portland, Oregon branch serves all of Oregon and Clark County in Washington. For more information on our branches click on the links below.
North Puget Sound Portland, Oregon
2008 Winter/Spring Newsletter
The newest issue of our Arthritis Action newsletter is now available! Come take a look and catch up with the Pacific Northwest Chapter!
Exercise and Fitness Professionals
Visit our local Programs page for current leaders and sites, and information on becoming a ceritified leader or host site for the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic, Exercise and Tai Chi programs.
Gift Giving Opportunities
The Arthritis Foundation's Hope Through HeroesSM is a memorial and tribute site dedicated to people who live with and have lived with arthritis or chronic joint symptoms. This is a place where you can honor or commemorate the life of a friend or loved one by sharing their inspirational stories of hope.
There are many different ways to support the work of the Arthritis Foundation...gifts of cash, real estate, securities, and personal property. You can also help by contributing a planned gift. Bequests (gifts made via wills) are one of the Foundation's most vital sources of income. Memorial and/or honor gifts in the name of friends and relatives are a thoughtful way to remember someone special.
Please contact Joyce Viets for more information .
PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAPTER
TOLL FREE HELPLINE
1-800-542-0295
Arthritis Sphere
Arthritis Sphere content - links to YouTube, Facebook, Flickr
Bree Learns to Survive and Thrive with RA ~ Courtesy of HealthTalk
Let's Talk RA Town Hall Meeting
Speakers will discuss the importance of improved physician-patient communication, disease management, and making healthier lifestyle choices.
Kids and Teens Get Arthritis Too!
Check out the beginnings of our Kids and Teens (KAT) corner!
Click the logo below for details on KAT-FISH Camp 2008
Attention Physicians & Medical Professionals!
Visit our Resources for Healthcare Professionals page.
If you are a local rheumatologist interested in listing with the Arthritis Foundation, Pacific Northwest click here.
Contact Pacific Northwest Chapter
Toll-free: (800)746-1821
