Wisconsin Chapter
National Arthritis Month
May is National Arthritis Month Let's Talk Arthritis
Here at the Arthritis Foundation Wisconsin Chapter, we are busy scheduling some of the best medical professionals to share with you their knowledge about arthritis conditions, treatments and management. These free public forums will be held in many cities throughout the state in the month of May.
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Please register for the program by calling the registration number given,
or email mblattne@arthritis.org for more information.
APPLETON
May 7 7:00 p.m.
New Treatments for Inflammatory Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. Ann Marie Gierl, D.O.
St. Elizabeth Hospital
1506 S. Oneida Street (Conference Rm. Near ER entrance)
Call 920.738.2230 (Appleton) 920.231.6578 (Oshkosh)
Toll Free: 1.800.392.9900 to register
Hosted by Affinity Health System, St. Elizabeth Hospital & the Arthritis Foundation
BROOKFIELD
May 8 1:00 p.m.
Treatment & Management of Arthritis
Speaker: Mike Edwards, Physical Therapist
ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities - Brookfield
695 N. Brookfield Road – Community Room
Call 262.780.0321 for more information
Hosted by ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities & the Arthritis Foundation
CRANDON
May 20
Osteoporosis 10:00 a.m.
Speaker: Fred Mathwig, Physical Therapist
Physical Activity & Exercise 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Rhonda Pearson, Physical Therapist
Forest County Potawatomi Health & Wellness Center
5409 Everybody’s Road
Call 715.478.4344 to register
Hosted by Forest County Potawatomi Health & Wellness Center & the Arthritis Foundation
CUDAHY
May 12 12:30 p.m.
Arthritis Answers
Speaker: Maureen Blattner, Arthritis Foundation
Kelly Senior Center
6100 S. Lake Drive
Call 414.481.9611 for more information
Hosted by Kelly Senior Center & the Arthritis Foundation
FRANKLIN
May 28 6:30 p.m.
Managing Arthritis Through Exercise
Speakers: Patrick Barron, Physical Therapist & Bonnie Adkins, Aquatic Instructor
Innovative Health & Fitness – Conference Room
8800 S 102nd Street
Call 414.425.8214 – Franklin Library to register
Hosted by Franklin Health Department & the Arthritis Foundation
GLENDALE
May 15 6:30 p.m.
Established Therapies in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. Kurt Oelke, Rheumatologist
Rheumatic Disease Center
7080 N. Port Washington Road
Call 414.321.3933 or 1.800.242.9945 to register
or email mblattne@arthritis.org
Hosted by Rheumatic Disease Center & the Arthritis Foundation
GRAFTON
May 8 1:30 p.m.
Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
Speaker: Amy Parry, P.T.
Grafton Senior Center
1665 7th Avenue
Call 262.375.5311 for more information
Hosted by Grafton Senior Center & the Arthritis Foundation
GREEN BAY
May 6 1:00 p.m.
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hands
Speaker: Sherry Jankuski, Occupational Therapist
A Woman’s Place – Conference Center
1727 Shawano Avenue
Call 920.498.4684 to register
Hosted by St. Mary’s Bone & Joint Center & the Arthritis Foundation
May 7 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Knee & Hip Pain Assessments
Physical Therapy Department
Bellin Health Therapy Services – West
1630 Commanche Avenue
Call 920.445.7373 or 1.888.758.7373 to register
Hosted by Bellin Health System & the Arthritis Foundation
May 13 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Knee & Hip Pain Assessments
Physical Therapy Department
Bellin Health Therapy Services – East
215 N. Webster Avenue
Call 920.445.7373 or 1.888.758.7373 to register
Hosted by Bellin Heath System & the Arthritis Foundation
May 14 1:00 p.m.
Take Care of Your Hips & Knees
Speaker: Dr. Rolf Lulloff, Orthopaedic Surgeon
A Woman’s Place – Conference Center
1727 Shawano Avenue
Call 920.498.4684 to register
Hosted by St. Mary’s Hospital - Bone & Joint Center & the Arthritis Foundation
May 21 6:00 p.m.
New Advancements in the Treatment of Joint Pain, including Total Joint Replacement
Speaker: Dr. James Grace, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Bellin Health – Allouez Building Executive Conference Room
2020 S. Webster Avenue
Call 920.445.7373 or 1.888.758.7373 to register
Hosted by Bellin Health System & the Arthritis Foundation
May 28 6:00 p.m.
New Treatment Options for Total Joint Replacement
Speaker: Dr. Daniel Linehan, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Bellin Health – Allouez Building Executive Conference Room
2020 S. Webster Avenue
Call 920.445.7373 or 1.888.758.7373 to register
Hosted by Bellin Health System & the Arthritis Foundation
GREENFIELD
May 14 9:30 a.m.
Medications & Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. Douglas Hempel, Rheumatologist
Southwest YMCA
11311 S. Howard Ave
Call 414.329.3866 for more information
Hosted by the Southwest YMCA & the Arthritis Foundation
May 22 2:00 p.m.
Arthritis Answers
Speaker: Dr. Mary Cronin, Rheumatologist
Layton Terrace – Trillium Room
9200 W. Layton Ave
Call 414.425.5600 to register
Hosted by Layton Terrace & the Arthritis Foundation
HALES CORNERS
May 18 1:00 p.m.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. Alvin Wells, Rheumatologist
Boerner Botanical Gardens – Education & Visitor Center
9400 Boerner Drive
Call 414.321.3933 or 1.800.242.9945 to register
or email mblattne@arthritis.org
Hosted by the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens & the Arthritis Foundation
IXONIA
May 31 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(10 min. demonstrations every ½ hour)
Gardening with Arthritis
WHS Physical Therapy Department
Ebert’s Greenhouse
W1795 Fox Road
Call 920.262.4539 for more information
Hosted by Watertown Health Services & the Arthritis Foundation
JANESVILLE
May 17 Noon
Lifestyle Modifications for Arthritis
Speaker: Mindy Wiseman, Occupational Therapist
Janesville Athletic Club – Group Fitness Room
1301 Blackbridge Road
Call 608.756.3737 for more information
Hosted by the Janesville Athletic Center & the Arthritis Foundation
KENOSHA
May 7 6:30 p.m.
Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis – Get the Facts
Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Russell, Rheumatologist
YMCA Kenosha – Aerobics Room
720 59th Place
Call 414.321.3933 or 1.800.242.9945 to register
or email mblatte@arthritis.org
Hosted by the YMCA Kenosha & the Arthritis Foundation
MADISON
May 12 1:00 p.m.
Treatment & Management of Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. Christine C. Cox, Rheumatologist
Oakwood Village – Auditorium
6205 Mineral Point Road
Call 608.230.4401 for more information
Hosted by Oakwood Village & the Arthritis Foundation
May 22 4:00 p.m.
Acupuncture for Arthritis
Speaker: Colleen Lewis, Licensed Acupuncturist
UW Sports Medicine Center
621 Science Drive
Call 608.265.8350 Ext. 2 to register
Hosted by UW Sports Medicine Center & the Arthritis Foundation
MANITOWOC
May 12 9:00 a.m.
Let’s Talk Osteoporosis
Speaker: Laura Libert, Arthritis Foundation, NE District
Manitowoc Senior Center – Coffee Shoppe
3330 Custer Street
Call 920.683.4507 for more information
Hosted by the Manitowoc Senior Center & the Arthritis Foundation
May 15 6:00 p.m.
Arthritis and Back Pain
Speaker: Dr. Ronald Manning, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Holy Family Memorial Wellness Center
1650 S. 41st Street
Call 920.320.4600 to register
Hosted by the Holy Family Memorial Wellness Center & the Arthritis Foundation
MERRILL
May 6 7:00 p.m.
Medicines & Arthritis: The Good & the Bad
Speaker: Dr. Andrew Ruthberg, Rheumatologist
Good Samaritan Health Center – Cafeteria
601 S. Center Avenue
Call 715.539.5090 to register
MIDDLETON
May 8
Let’s Talk Arthritis 10:00 a.m.
Let’s Talk Arthritis & Nutrition 11:00 a.m.
Harbor Athletic Club
MILWAUKEE
May 15 1:00 p.m.
Arthritis Dimensions: Defining, Treating & Coping
Speaker: Ken Schiller, Occupational Therapist
Trinity Village
7300 W. Dean Road
Call 414.371.7350 to register
Hosted by Village at Manor Park, Trinity Village & the Arthritis Foundation
May 19 1:00 p.m.
Managing Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. Todd Burner (Rheumatology)
The Residence at Milwaukee Catholic Home
2462 N. Prospect Avenue
Call 414.224.9700 for more information
Hosted by the Residence at Milwaukee Catholic Home & the Arthritis Foundation
May 20 12:15 a.m.
Management of Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. Carla Wright, Physiatrist
Clinton & Bernice Rose Senior Center
3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Call 414.263.2255 for more information
Hosted by Interfaith Older Adult Programs, Clinton & Bernice Rose Senior Center
& the Arthritis Foundation
May 20 12:30 p.m.
Exercise & Home Safety for Arthritis
Speaker: Carol Palm, Occupational Therapist
Wilson Park Senior Center – Main Hall
2601 W. Howard Avenue
Call 414.282.5566 to register
Hosted by the Wilson Park Senior Center & the Arthritis Foundation
May 21 1:30 p.m.
Osteoporosis
Speaker: Teresa Ortell, Occupational Therapist
Chai Point
1400 N.Prospect Avenue
Call 414.277.8878 for more information
Hosted by Chai Point & the Arthritis Foundation
May 21 12:15 p.m.
Medications and Arthritis
Speaker: James Heindl, Registered Pharmacist
Washington Park Senior Center
4420 W. Vliet Street
Call 414.933.2332 for more information
Hosted by Interfaith Older Adult Program, Washington Park Sr. Center
& the Arthritis Foundation
May 22 10:45 a.m.
Arthritis Treatment & Management
Speaker: Dr. Paul Halverson, Rheumatologist
McGovern Park Senior Center
4500 W. Custer Avenue
Call 414.527.0990 to register
Hosted by Interfaith Older Adult Program, McGovern Park Senior Center & the Arthritis Foundation
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Course (6 sessions)
Facilitator: Barbara Mahan, AF Instructor
McGovern Park Senior Center
4500 W. Custer Avenue
Cost: $25, includes book
Call the Arthritis Foundation to register at 414.321.3933
Hosted by McGovern Park Senior Center, Interfaith Older Adult Program & the Arthritis Foundation
MONROE
May 22 6:00 p.m.Osteoarthritis/Rheumatoid Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. Peter Szachnowski, Rheumatologist
Monroe Clinic – Founders Hall
515 22nd Avenue
Call 1.877.865.1462 to register
Hosted by the Monroe Clinic & the Arthritis Foundation
MUSKEGO
May 29 3:00 p.m.
Treatment & Management of Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. Douglas Hempel, Rheumatologist
ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities - Muskego
W181 S8540 Lodge Boulevard
Call 262.679.0888 for more information
Hosted by ProHealth Care Senior Communities & the Arthritis Foundation
OCONOMOWOC
May 21 1:00 p.m.
Get the Facts about Joint Pain
Speaker: Chris Shaw, RN, MS, CNS
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
791 Summit Avenue
Call 262.544.2745 to register
Hosted by ProHealth Care, Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital & the Arthritis Foundation
OSHKOSH
May 13 6:00 p.m.
Osteoarthritis/Rheumatoid Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. Eric Gowing, Rheumatologist
Mercy Medical Center - Conference Room A
500 S. Oakwood Road
Call 1.800.362.9900, 920.231.6578 or 920.738.2230 to register
Hosted by Affinity Health System & the Arthritis Foundation
PEWAUKEE
May 8 Noon
Easing Pain with Good Nutrition
Speaker: Nicole Kerneen–Fasules, Dietician
Waukesha County Technical College – RTA Center
800 Main Street
Call 262.695.3454 to register
Hosted by Waukesha County Technical College & the Arthritis Foundation
May 12 6:30 p.m.
Arthritis Management
Speaker: Mike Edwards, Physical Therapist
Kirkland Crossings
700 Quinlan Drive
Call 262.695.5804 to register
Hosted by Kirkland Crossings & the Arthritis Foundation
PORT WASHINGTON
May 7 12:30 p.m.
Medications & Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. Justina Tseng, Rheumatologist
Port Washington Senior Center
102 E. Pier Street
Call 262.284.5821 to register
Hosted by the Port Washington Senior Center & the Arthritis Foundation
RACINE
May 5 1:00 p.m.
Osteoarthritis & Treatment Options
Speaker: Dr. Tom Murphy, Rheumatologist
St. Luke’s Health Pavilion Auditorium
3821 Spring Street
Call 1.888.9WHEATON (1.888.994.3286) or visit website www.mywheaton.org to register
or email mblattne@arthritis.org
Hosted by Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints & the Arthritis Foundation
May 19 1:00 p.m.
Rheumatoid Arthritis & Treatment Options
Speaker: Dr. Tom Murphy, Rheumatologist
St. Luke’s Health Pavilion Auditorium
3821 Spring Street
Call 1.888.9WHEATON (1.888.994.3286) or visit website www.mywheaton.org to register
or email mblattne@arthritis.org
Hosted by Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints & the Arthritis Foundation
RHINELANDER
May 6 10:15 a.m.
Surgical Advances in Arthritis Care
Speaker: Dr. James Dyreby, Orthopedic Surgeon
Oneida Senior Center
1103 Thayer St.
Call 715.369.6170 to register
Hosted by Oneida Senior Center & the Arthritis Foundation, WI Chapter
SOUTH MILWAUKEE
May 14 7:00 p.m.
Arthritis: Get the Facts
Speaker: Dr. Alvin Wells, Rheumatologist
Franciscan Villa- Community Rm. Franciscan Gardens
1000 William Avenue
Call 414.570.5384 to register
Hosted by Franciscan Villa & the Arthritis Foundation
SUN PRAIRIE
May 7 Lunch 11:30 a.m. optional, Program: NoonMedications & Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. John Juozevicius, Rheumatologist
Prairie Athletic Club – Banquet Room
1010 N. Bird Street
Call 608.837.4646 to register for lunch only $10.00
Hosted by the Prairie Athletic Club & the Arthritis Foundation
STEVENS POINT
May 13 1:00 p.m.
Food & Arthritis
Speaker: Ann Larsen, M.S., Nutrition and Retired Dietician
Lincoln Center – Health Room
1519 Water Street
Call 715.346.1401 to register
Hosted by the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County & the Arthritis Foundation
SUPERIOR
May 22 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
11th Annual Head of the Lakes Arthritis Symposium:
Living with Arthritis Today; Hope for the Future
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Daniel Malone, Rheumatologist
Various other Speakers
Barkers Island Inn and Conference Center
300 Marina Drive
Call 715.394.8469 or 1.800.370.9882 for information on fees and registration
Hosted by UW-Superior & the Arthritis Foundation
TWO RIVERS
May 12 Program: 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: Noon, donation basis
Arthritis & Physical Activity
Speaker: Barb Zipperer, AF Instructor
Two Rivers Senior Center
1520 17th Street
Call 920.793.5596 to register
Hosted by Two Rivers Senior Center & the Arthritis Foundation
WALWORTH
May 15 2:30 p.m.Arthritis Answers
Speaker: Maureen Blattner, Arthritis Foundation
Golden Years of Walworth
270 Ridge Road
Call 262.275.6103 for more information
Hosted by Golden Years of Walworth & the Arthritis Foundation
WAUKESHA
WAUPACA
May 15 6:30 p.m.
Arthritis & Therapeutic Massage
Speaker: Janice Hahn-Peskie, Nurse Practitioner
Riverside Medical Center
800 Riverside Drive
Call 715.258.1183 to register
Hosted by Riverside Medical Center & the Arthritis Foundation
WAUWATOSA
May 5 12:30 p.m.
Arthritis Questions & Answers
Speaker: Marjorie Chepp, Fitness Specialist, AF Instructor
Hart Park Senior Center
7300 Chestnut Street
Call 414.471.8495 for more information
Hosted by Hart Park Senior Center & the Arthritis Foundation
May 7 10:00 a.m. (9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast)
Partial and Total Joint Replacements
Speaker: Dr. Ryan Kehoe, Orthopaedic Surgeon
San Camillo – O’Donnell Room
10200 W. Bluemound Road
Call 414.259.6333 to register
Hosted by San Camillo & the Arthritis Foundation
May 7 Noon
Let’s Talk Fibromyalgia & Exercise
Speaker: Mark Erickson, Physical Therapist
West Suburban YMCA
2420 N. 124th Street
Call 414.454.4647 to register
Hosted by the West Suburban YMCA & the Arthritis Foundation
May 29 6:00 p.m.
Managing Pain with Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. Mary Cronin, Rheumatologist
Wisconsin Athletic Club
8700 W. Watertown Plank Rd.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Call 414.321.3933 to register
or email mblattne@arthritis.org
Hosted by the Wisconsin Athletic Club & the Arthritis Foundation
WEST ALLIS
May 14 1:00 p.m.
Arthritis Dimensions: Defining, Treating & Coping
Speaker: Ken Schiller, Occupational Therapist
Manor Park Senior Center
8536 W. Oklahoma Avenue
Call 414.607.4186 for more information
Hosted by Village at Manor Park & the Arthritis Foundation
May 15 6:00 p.m.
Fibromyalgia
Speakers: Dr. Mary Ellen Ness, Physiatrist & Matthew Perchuck, Physical Therapist
Arthritis Foundation, WI Chapter Office
1650 S. 108th Street
Call 414.774.3637 or 414.321.3933 to register
or email mblattne@arthritis.org
Hosted by the Fibromyalgia Centers of WI, Affiliated Health & the Arthritis Foundation
May 16 1:00 p.m.
Treatment & Management of Arthritis
Speaker: Dr. Miriam Khawari (Rheumatology)
Sunrise Apartments
8750 W. National Avenue
Call 414.321.1004 for more information
Hosted by Sunrise Apartments & the Arthritis Foundation
May 20 2:30 p.m.
Managing Arthritis of the Hands
Speaker: Dr. Douglas Hempel, Rheumatologist
Meadowmere Assisted Living – Dining Room
2330 S. 54th Street
Call 414.615.7352 for more information
Hosted by Meadowmere Assisted Living & the Arthritis Foundation
WEST BEND
May 12 6:30 p.m.
Living with Arthritis
Speaker: Emily Holcomb, Arthritis Foundation
Questions and Answer Session: Dr. Rafal Ryzka, Rheumatologist, West Bend Clinic
Cedar Ridge Apartments – Large Assembly Room
113 Cedar Ridge Drive
Call 262.306.4252 to register
Hosted by West Bend Clinic, Cedar Ridge Community & the Arthritis Foundation
May 20 7:00 p.m.
Exercise & Self Management for Arthritis
Speaker: Heidi Dressler, AF Representative
Kettle Moraine YMCA
1111 W. Washington Street
Call 262.334.3405 to register
Hosted by the Kettle Moraine YMCA & the Arthritis Foundation
WISCONSIN RAPIDS
May 21 6:00 p.m.
Let’s Talk: How Arthritis Affects Us All
Speakers: Mary Merdan, RN, and Nancy Nordstrum, Occupational Therapist
McMillan Memorial Library
490 E. Grand Avenue
Call 715.421.7500 to register
