Southern California Chapter
Southern Nevada
| Our Mission is to improve the lives of thousands of people through prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. We offer innovative programs, services, and information to help you take control of the quality of your life.
Arthritis Foundation of Southern Nevada serves the populations of Clark and Nye counties.
PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMSLife Improvement Series Take control with the Arthritis Foundation's Land and Aquatic Exercise Programs that are proven to reduce pain and physician visits, decrease stiffness and increase function. Self-help courses and support groups are also offered. For detailed information, you can view and download our programs list.
YOUTH PROGRAMSCamp Sol Camp Sol is a summer camp for children with arthritis and related diseases organized by the Arthritis Foundation. The purpose of camp is to provide recreational, social and educational activities to increase self-esteem and independence. For more information about Camp Sol, email lbrickner@arthritis.org.
Juvenile Arthritis Support Group Did you know that over 1,000 children in Nevada have Juvenile Arthritis? Our monthly support group offers educational and social activities to children and their families coping with arthritis and related diseases. For more information on our monthly support group, email lbrickner@arthritis.org.
SPECIAL EVENTSArthritis Walk Creep Walk 2008 A family evening full of fun and excitement: Creep Walk 2008. It will be a scream! Saturday, October 25th at Hills Park, Summerlin; click here to register.
Oscar Night© America For the 14th consecutive year, the Southern Nevada Arthritis Foundation will be the exclusive host of Oscar Night© America in Las Vegas. This gala evening is officially sanctioned by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The event is scheduled to take place Sunday, February 22, 2009.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESBecome an Arthritis Foundation Certified Instructor Become a leader or instructor to plan and lead quality Arthritis Foundation classes in Aquatic Exercise, Land Exercise, and Self-Help.
Become an Arthritis Foundation Office or Special Event Volunteer You can help make a difference by staffing walks, galas, and other special events.
Become an Arthritis Foundation Ambassador As an Arthritis Foundation Ambassador, you will represent our organization in various events and/or media interviews, educating and inspiring the general public by sharing your personal stories. You can help us cultivate and retain relationships with individuals interested in our mission.
Become an Arthritis Advocate Individuals committed to influencing positive changes in their lives, their communities and in their elected governments. Become an advocate.
For more information regarding volunteer opportunities, please email lbrickner@arthritis.org | SOUTHERN NEVADA LAS VEGAS, NV
STAFFEric Dahler Hollie Henderson Lori Brickner
RESOURCESPhysician Referral List Local physician referral list to aid persons seeking the assistance of a physician in the diagnosis or treatment of arthritis.
Speaker's Bureau The Arthritis Foundation provides informational presentations to any group interested in learning more about arthritis and related diseases. Contact Lori Brickner at lbrickner@arthritis.org for additional information.
Arthritis Foundation of Southern Nevada is a part of the Arthritis Foundation of Southern California. ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION 800 West 6th Street
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