Pittsburgh Jingle Bell Run!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
North Shore - Pittsburgh, PA
Check back regularly! New details are being added every week!
Meet Maddie!
We are thrilled to announce Maddie Genest, a 9-year-old from Erie, PA, will be our 2009 Jingle Bell Run Honoree! Maddie was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis 7 months ago. Read more of Maddie’s Story.
2009 Bone Bash Gala!
Thank you to everyone that helped to make the 2009 Bone Bash Gala a success.
Honoring Freddie H. Fu, MD
Chairman, UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
2009 Gala Honoree
And..Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.
Plus...three additional and very special Arthritis Foundation Awards, click here to learn more.
To view the 2009 Bone Bash Gala Executive Committee click here.
To view the 2009 Bone Bash Invitation click here.
Free Fibromyalgia Seminar
Fibromyalgia: Signs & Symptoms and How to Manage Your Pain, Fatigue, and Stress
Excela Westmoreland Hospital
Conference Rooms A & D
Tuesday, December 8th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Call 1-877-771-1234 to reserve your space today!
Study Compares Arthritis Drugs' Effectiveness
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have found that less expensive triple-drug therapy is as effective as more expensive biologic drugs in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Click here to read more.
BREAKING NEWS: New Research Update
Arthritis Foundation Western PA Chapter's Executive Director David Martin will serve on an advisory group for a very special arthritis research initiative. The WPA Chapter recently funded a $100,000 local rheumatoid arthritis research grant to initially fund the project and it has just been announced that an NIH grant will further fund the project for the next two years. Click here to read more.
NEW Arthritis Foundation WPA Blog!
Click here to read our latest blog posts! Topics include: Working with Arthritis, Arthritis and the Weather, Coexisiting Conditions, the 2009 Fall Arthritis & Wellness Walk, Fibromyalgia, Global Arthritis Initiatives, and Juvenile Arthritis.
NEWS- WPA Chapter advocates in Harrisburg
Executive Director David Martin and
NEWS FLASH! Arthritis Funding Being Cut!
It’s all over the news … Our Pennsylvania legislators are negotiating the state budget. Currently, arthritis program funding is not included in the proposed budget. We have received word that the General Assembly is reviewing all of the line items of the Budget, which includes arthritis program funding!
Click here to learn more and find out how you can take action!
Helpful Materials from the Arthritis Foundation
Recently diagnosed with arthritis? The Arthritis Foundation Western PA Chapter can help! Click here to learn more about helpful materials that are available to you.
Need information on arthritis? Just fill out this printable version of our Literature Request Form and mail it to our office at
Arthritis In The News
Click here for Arthritis-related news articles.
We Need Your Email Address!
Would you like to be added to our email list to automatically receive the Western Pennsylvania Chapter e-newsletter? To be included in our email distribution, send us your email today! Click here to send us your email address.
Osteoarthritis Treatment Preference Survey
The Bosch Research and Technology Center is conducting a 15-minute, research survey to assess preference for osteoarthritis treatment options. Answers are anonymous and confidential, and will only be seen by the research team. As a token of appreciation, Bosch will email participants a gift-card of $10.00 value from www.walmart.com upon completion of the survey.
To take the survey, please follow the link below
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=wGwE7XVYpkecFstGfYdHLw_3d_3d
When prompted for the password, please type: BoschRTC
If you have any questions, please contact Bosch Research and Technology Center at (412) 323-2824 or e-mail them at survey.telerehab@us.bosch.com.
Please Choose Us!
Please remember the Arthritis Foundation when asked to give to workplace giving payroll deduction campaigns. NOTE - you may designate the appropriate agency numbers on your donor option card. (Request this special form.)
United Way Numbers for the Arthritis Foundation are:
United Way - Allegheny County # 56
United Way - Beaver County # 4207
United Way - Butler County # 60885
United Way - Greene County # 56
United Way - Washington County # 56
United Way - Westmoreland County # 913715
Combined Federal Campaign number for the Arthritis Foundation is:
16037
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Arthritis Sphere
NEW Arthritis Radio Podcast!
We are excited to announce Arthritis Radio, our new weekly online radio show dedicated to the prevention, treatment and the eventual goal of finding a cure for the over 46 million Americans living with the disabling effects of the over 100 types of arthritis.
This week Arthritis Radio host David Martin sits down with Shauna Rice, the 2009 Miss River City, to discuss growing up with juvenile arthritis.
Resources for Program Leaders
Program Leaders, are you looking for tips on how to spice up your classes? Be sure to check out the Fall 2009 Arthritis Foundation Leaders Links.
Join Our Online Community
The Arthritis Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Chapter is excited to announce it has created an Online Community! Our YouTube, Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and Blog pages will be used to help individuals in Western Pennsylvania connect with one another and make new friends.
NEW! Follow us on Twitter!
Congressional Update
There is still time to contact your local representative's and senator's offices. They need to hear what YOU have to say about Health Care Reform. Click here, to read and print the Arthritis Foundation's Health Care Reform Summary. You can use this information to start a conversation and leave a copy for your representative and senator to read. Together, WE can make a difference!
WPA In The News!
Click here to watch WPA Executive Director David Martin’s Comcast Local Edition interview on our WPA You Tube Channel.
Latest Chapter Updates
- NEW Arthritis Foundation Bone Bash -- November 7, 2009 -- Details soon!
- 2009 Jingle Bell Run -- December 12, 2009
NEW Arthritis Bill Introduced to Congress!
We are so excited to report to you U.S. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Fred Upton (R-MI) introduced the Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2009. Recently, over 350 arthritis advocates from across the nation, representing 40 states, went to Capitol Hill pressing Members of Congress for swift action.
Call or email your Congressman and urge them to support this crucial legislation; click here for your congress person's contact information.
Click here to read more about the Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2009.
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Register today to be an Arthritis Advocate!
Little Man Sam Video
We Need Your Help!
Your donation helps the 1-in-5 adults and over 300,000 children suffering with the disabling effects of arthritis take greater control of their lives and of their pain. Whether an individual, corporation, foundation or organization, you are the number one reason 46 million Americans can have hope of someday living a life free of the pain and disability of arthritis. Let’s Move Together!
David W. Martin
Executive Director
Western Pennsylvania Chapter
Click here to donate now!
Contact Western Pennsylvania Chapter
Toll-free: 800-522-9900
