Juvenile Arthritis
Arthritis Isn't Scary Highlights
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Arthritis Isn’t Scary. We had 87 parents, children, staff and volunteers in attendance; our largest Arthritis Isn’t Scary group yet! Activities included trick-or-treating around the office, fun games, and a spooky haunted house. A special thanks to the Colorado Taekwondo Institute for the awesome demonstration.
We hope you had a happy Halloween!
Dr. Hollister Wins National Arthritis Foundation Award
Dr. Roger Hollister is the 2009 recipient of the Earl Brewer Award for physician leadership. The award is presented to a physician who has fostered a reputation for excellence in his or her field; developed an approach or strategy in research service in pediatric rheumatology that is considered a model approach or system by his or her peers, can be replicated by other professionals and that has an impact on his or her local care system; and has been involved with patient care and been an advocate for children with rheumatic disease.
For the past 25 years, Dr. Hollister and his wife Joan have led a group of dedicated volunteers in organizing the Juvenile Arthritis Camp in
Read the Latest about Raising a Child With Arthritis
From the authors of the newsletter Kids Get Arthritis Too is a brand-new edition of Raising A Child With Arthritis. Cutting through the medical textbook jargon, this book covers how to understand disease types, treatment and research, financial concerns, school challenges and more. Personal stories sharing personal triumph and tips for success are peppered throughout. The appendix includes helpful worksheets, charts and a list of additional resources. Order in the Arthritis Foundation online store or by calling 800-283-7800.
JA Research
The Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) is a national organization of pediatric rheumatologists who have joined together to answer critical clinical research questions. Read about their studies.
Interim Report of the TREAT Study
Predictors of Atherosclerosis in Pediatric Lupus
Pediatric Wegener’s Granulomatosis: Preliminary Data
Associations Between Race and Clinical Features of Lupus
2009-2010 JA Events
Jingle Bell Run
Dec 13th, Washington Park
Advocacy Summit
March 1st-3rd Washington, DC
Arthritis Walk
May 16th, Denver, CO
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Kids Get Arthritis Too is a free publication from the Arthritis Foundation, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Amgen, Inc. If you'd like to get this publication delivered to your house, please contact Isabelle Stohler at istohler@arthritis.org or (800) 475-6447 x235. Looking for the Kids Get Arthritis Too Newsletter online? Click here!
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