Rocky Mountain Chapter

Welcome!

The Rocky Mountain Chapter serves Colorado, Wyoming and Montana.

We are working to better the lives of over 1.3 million people in our chapter area who have arthritis. If you have questions, please feel free to call our chapter at 303-756-8622 or toll free 1-800-475-6447.  For information as to where your donation will go, please click here.

For National and Chapter arthritis statistics, click here.

Our Mission

The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.

Looking Glass Scholarships for Students

Deadline Approaching- March 1, 2010

Through the Looking Glass and its National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families are pleased to announce new scholarships specifically for high school seniors and college students who have parents with disabilities.  A total of ten $1000 scholarships will be given out Fall 2010.  These scholarships are part of Through the Looking Glass’ National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families. For more information visit our Juvenile Arthritis page.

Volunteer

Support the 1 million Americans living with arthritis in our region by volunteering at the Arthritis Foundation.  For more information visit the volunteer page or contact Jill Lysengen at jlysengen@arthritis.org.

Interested in Becoming an Instructor?

Become a part of the Arthritis Foundation's Life Improvement series. Certify as instructor for the Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, or Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program and change people's lives.

Check our events calendar for training dates, or contact Isabelle Stohler for more information by email or phone at 303-756-8622 x 235

Ease of Use Monthly Product

The Ease-of-Use Commendation program was designed to help those living with arthritis.  Manufacturers are encouraged to design user friendly products and packaging that could be recommended to millions of people living with arthritis.  There are nearly 90 products in the program.  For a list of all products, please click here.
This month we are featuring Hefty OneZIP food storage bags.  To read about this product, please click here.

Reviewer Comments:
" It's easier to open and close."
"Eliminates the need to line up the tracks."
"Nice label to identify and date the contents."

Winner of a Gold Star Certificate from BBB Denver/Boulder, 2008    



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Come Talk With Us!

Every week you will find something new and unique posting on the Rocky Mountain Chapter arthritis blog.  Check out our BLOG and let us know how we can better serve you. 

Arthritis Information

The Resource Center

The Arthritis Foundation, Rocky Mountain Chapter is here to help you take control of arthritis.   If you are looking for information about arthritis or any related condition, we invite you to visit The Arthritis Foundation Library, located at 2280 S Albion Street Denver, CO  80222.  We have a vast supply of materials available for free and some for purchase, including brochures, DVD's books, pamphlets and activity schedules.  In addition, we have materials in Spanish.  Click here for a comprehensive list of materials.  For more information, please call Jill Lysengen at 303-756-8622 ext. 222 or send her an email. 

Public Health

Exercise can help your arthritis.  Be sure to check out our list of venues in the Programs section of our website, or for a direct listing, please click your state: COLORADO, WYOMING/MONTANA

Interested in becoming an Arthritis Foundation programs instructor? Please check our Event Calendar for our upcoming trainings.

Written Just for You!

Whether you have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus or any other related condition, you'll get the essential information you need.

A full year's subscription (6 issues) costs just $12.95, a savings of 45% off the newsstand price or become an Arthritis Foundation member and it's free!  Every issue of Arthritis Today is packed with information to help you live well. This invaluable resource helps you keep up with the latest medical advancements and introduces you to top experts in the field and people who face challenges like yours.

Rocky Mountain Chapter Offices

Montana Office

Southern Colorado Office