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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 PROGRAMS

Life 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 PROGRAMS

Camp 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 EVENTS

Arthritis 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 OPPORTUNITIES

Become 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

 


ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
2560 E Sunset Road
Suite106
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Telephone: (702) 367-1626
Fax: (702) 367-6381
Email: info.sca.lvb@arthritis.org

 


STAFF

Eric Dahler
Executive Director
edahler@arthritis.org


Hollie Henderson
Community Development Director
hhenderson@arthritis.org


Lori Brickner
Administrative Assistant
lbrickner@arthritis.org

 


RESOURCES

Physician 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
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER

800 West 6th Street
Suite 1250
Los Angeles, CA  90017
Telephone: (800) 954-2873
Fax:  (323) 954-5790
Email: info.sca@arthritis.org

 


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