Wisconsin Chapter

  Welcome!

We hope you will take control and actively participate in one or many of the Arthritis Foundation's disease management programs or support services. Call our free information and referral help line at 1-800-242-9945. We will welcome the opportunity to help you.  Learn more about us.

Office Locations


Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis event information

Volunteer information and opportunities.

Kids Get Arthritis, Too! More information about juvenile arthritis.

Upcoming Special Events

Run/Walk Information and Registration

Please check the calendar
 for more information.

 

Arthritis Walk

Thank you to all participants, volunteers, and sponsors for making the Wisconsin Arthritis Walks fun and very successful.

Links are still available for donations. You may also start your participation for next year.
Find out more...

Camp

Camp M.A.S.H. is a six day residential camping experience for children ages 9 to 17 years old that have some form of juvenile arthritis or related condition.

Read more...

 

 

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Request a Let's Talk RA Kit

Find your voice for better health. Order your  FREE
Let's Talk RA Communication Kit Today!.

 

Take Control and Learn the Facts

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Get up to three informational
brochures at no cost.
Order Form

 

 

Wisconsin Arthritis Advocates Make A Difference

The Arthritis Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter, recognizes the following Representatives for their interest and support through co-sponsoring the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act.

  • Kagen, Steve (D) District 8
  • Kind, Ron (D) District 3
  • Moore, Gwen(D) District 4
  • Ryan, Paul (R) District 1
  • Sensenbrenner, James (R) District 5
  • Baldwin,Tammy (D) District 2
  • Petri, Thomas (R) District 6

Help make a difference:
join the Arthritis Advocacy Network

 

Charity At Work

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Workplace Giving Programs are conducted at numerous companies, organizations, and public agencies. See your workplace giving volunteer coordinator or contact CHCWI at (414)933-4216 to find out how to implement a campaign at your place of work. 

Arthritis Sphere

Arthritis Sphere content - links to YouTube, Blogger, Adobe Photo Gallery, Facebook, Flickr, RSS or MySpace

Contact Wisconsin Chapter

1650 South 108th Street
West Allis, WI 53214-4021
Phone: (414)321-3933
Toll-free: (800)242-9945

Exercise and Self Help

The next step to a healthier you.
Take control with the Arthritis Foundation's Life Improvement Series. Exercise and Self-Help programs that are proven to reduce pain and physician visits, decrease stiffness and increase function.  Find  locations:   Exercise,   Aquatics,  and   Self-Help


Trainers, Instructors, and Leaders
Whether you’re a current program leader or partner facility or just looking for more information on becoming one, here’s where you’ll find the information. 

Offering Programs

Arthritis Information


 
At arthritis.org you will find a plethora of arthritis information
and social networking sites.  

Wisconsin State Arthritis Program

The Arthritis Program of the Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services partners with the Arthritis Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter, the Milwaukee Area Health Education Center, and a variety of other institutions and community organizations to focus on primary and secondary prevention of arthritis.

Learn more about arthritis in Wisconsin

Just Joints

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Just Joints is an electronic article written by medical professionals and distributed by email to help keep WI health professionals updated on some of the latest research and medical issues related to arthritis.
Read More.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions

The Living Well with Chronic Conditions Program is a workshop given 2 1/2 hours, once a week, for 6 weeks, in community settings, such as senior centers, churches, libraries, and hospitals.

More Information...

Join Us on Facebook

The Wisconsin Chapter is excited to announce it has created a Facebook page.  Facebook is a social networking site that allows users to connect and share information. If you are a current Facebook member you can "become a fan" of the Wisconsin Chapter.  If you are not currently a member of Facebook joining is easy. All you need to create your profile is an e-mail address.

 

Word Press is a state-of-the-art publishing platform where you can write and read a variety of blogs. “Blog” is the shortened term for a Web log where you can read articles and even watch videos posted by the author of the blog. When you visit our blog, you’ll find information on the Wisconsin Chapter’s happenings, links, news and more. To find us, visit 
http://afwichapter.wordpress.com/

You Can Help!

Support critical arthritis research and community services in our area.

Groceries and Giving Go Together

The We Care program helps non-profit organizations raise additional funds through supportive shoppers who use their Advantage Plus Savers Club card. A percentage of the total
We Care dollars spent at participating Wisconsin Pick ‘n Save stores will be given back to each participating non-profit organization. It's easy you can sign up today.     Find out how  


 

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