Pacific Northwest Chapter
Resources for People with Arthritis
Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Chapter. Our goal is to help you take control of your arthritis.
Arthritis Answers Help Line State Health Department Resources
Favorite Resources Easy-to-Use Resources
Rheumatologists Juvenile Arthritis Resources
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Programs Surgery Information
Affordable Healthcare Honoree Hall of Fame
Want more specialized information to help take control of your arthritis?
Contact our local Arthritis Answers Help Line at 1-800-542-0295, and speak with one of our trained helpline volunteers for a customized information packet.
Some of our favorite resources are located on www.arthritis.org:
About Arthritis | Focus on Osteoarthritis | Focus on Rheumatoid Arthritis | Arthritis A-Z
Arthritis Today Magazine | Arthritis Today Drug Guide | Expert Advice
In addition to all the great resources available on the Arthritis Foundation's national pages, we have many resources for you locally! Whether you need to download a list of programs or specialists in your area or find information on paying for your arthritis medicines, we can help you take the next step to taking control of your arthritis.
Exercise safely with Arthritis Foundation Programs:
- Arthritis Foundation Programs List – Alaska
- Arthritis Foundation Programs List – Oregon
- Arthritis Foundation Programs List – Washington
Find a Rheumatologist:
The Arthritis Foundation, Pacific Northwest Chapter is pleased to make this rheumatologist list (physicians specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis) available as a public service.
The list is based on public information accessible from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) website www.rheumatology.org. The ACR is the largest professional organization of physicians, scientists, and health professionals devoted to the study and treatment of the rheumatic diseases.
This list is limited to Fellow Members who must meet a set of stringent criteria, including, but not limited to:
- Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Sub-Specialty Board of Rheumatology.
- Completion of two years of sub-specialty training in a recognized rheumatology program.
In addition to rheumatologists, other types of physicians also diagnose and treat arthritis, including family or primary care physicians, orthopedic surgeons, internists, physiatrists, pediatricians, and podiatrists.
The Arthrits Foundation makes no representations, implied or otherwise, about the competence or qualifications of any physicians listed here. The Foundation strongly recommends that you consult your primary care physician before relying on this list.
State Health Department Resources:
Alaska and Oregon have state supported Arthritis Programs that are funded through the Center for Disease Control. Find out more about the resources available through our partners at these programs:
Alaska
- Alaska Resource Guide: A collaboration of the Alaska Arthritis Program the Arthritis Foundation Pacific Northwest Chapter, and the Alaska Arthritis Advisory Group.
Oregon
Adaptive Aids, Assistive Technology and Easy-to-Use Resources:
Juvenile Arthritis Resources:
Surgery Information:
Resources for Affording the Costs of Health Care:
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them.
Alaska State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP)
Oregon Medical Insurance Pool (OMIP)
The Oregon Medical Insurance Pool (OMIP) is the high-risk health insurance pool for the state. OMIP was established by the Oregon Legislature to cover adults and children who are unable to obtain medical insurance because of health conditions. OMIP also provides a way to continue insurance coverage for those who exhaust COBRA benefits and have no other options.
Washington Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine
Find out more about how the Washington SHIBA HelpLine assists people of all ages with questions about health insurance, health care access, and prescription access.
Honoree Hall of Fame
