Welcome
Welcome to the Idaho website of the Arthritis Foundation,Great West Region. We are committed to raising awareness and reducing the unacceptable impact of arthritis, which strikes one in every five adults and 300,000 children, and is the nation’s leading cause of disability. To conquer this painful, debilitating disease, we support education, research, advocacy and other vital programs and services.
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Throughout May, the Arthritis Foundation urges taking action to change the course of arthritis. From participating in a nearby Arthritis Walk, to improving your health through fitness and nutrition, to speaking out about the seriousness of arthritis – there's a lot you can do to raise awareness and reduce the impact of the nation's leading cause of disability.
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Arthritis Symposium
The 5th annual Arthritis Symposium on May 5, 2012 at St. Alphonsus McCleary Auditorium was a great success with over 130 individuals in attendance. Keynote speaker, Sandi Falkenhagen, Chair of the national RA Alliance, was a great inspiration to the attendees. Rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, and others shared practical tips for living well with arthritis.
Thanks to everyone who made this great event possible.
Tai Chi Offered in Post Falls
Post Falls Senior Center is offering a free 8-week series of Tai Chi for Health classes.
Tai Chi is a slow moving, meditative exercise that has been shown to reduce the risk of falls, decrease stress, reduce joint pain, and increase strength and flexibility. Dr. Paul Lam, an Australian family physician and Tai Chi gold medalist developed the Tai Chi for Arthritis form in conjunction with rheumatologists and physical therapists. The program has been endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation as a safe, effective way to improve mobility and overall fitness.
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2012 Juvenile Arthritis Conference
We are excited to announce that registration has officially opened for the 2012 Juvenile Arthritis Conference, July 19-22, at the Marriott Union Station in St Louis. The theme for this year’s conference is "Gateway to Better Living."
Join us for this nationwide educational event for families affected by juvenile arthritis. The conference offers a chance to meet other families going through similar challenges, share stories, learn new techniques for managing juvenile arthritis and have fun!
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Save the Date - Boise JA Day
Mark your calendars now for a fierce, wild, and EPIC Juvenile Arthritis Family Day.
When: Thursday, July 12, 2012
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Location: ZOO BOISE, 355 Julia Davis Drive
Download the event flyer.
The Amgen People’s Coast Classic is a multi-day and fully-supported bicycle tour benefiting the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to improve lives through prevention, control and cure of arthritis. This ride follows the Oregon Coast Bike Route as marked by the state Department of Transportation, which is graced with incredible scenery and fun attractions. Your vacation with a cause will touch the lives of over 50 million people in the United States, including 300,000 children living with Juvenile Arthritis.
Choose from:
Six-Day Classic: September 9-14, Astoria to Brookings
Two-Day North Coast Ride: September 9-11, Astoria to Newport
Four-Day Central-South Coast Ride: September 11-14, Newport to Brookings
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Contribute to the Cause
The Arthritis Foundation's Hope Through HeroesSM is a memorial and tribute site dedicated to people who live with and have lived with arthritis or chronic joint symptoms. This is a place where you can honor or commemorate the life of a friend or loved one by sharing their inspirational stories of hope.
There are many different ways to support the work of the Arthritis Foundation...gifts of cash, real estate, securities, and personal property. You can also help by contributing a planned gift. Bequests (gifts made via wills) are one of the Foundation's most vital sources of income. Memorial and/or honor gifts in the name of friends and relatives are a thoughtful way to remember someone special.
Please contact Eric Campbell for more information .
The Arthritis Foundation, Great West Region would like to thank Janssen for its support via a Regional Corporate Membership. Through this significant partnership, Janssen will be supporting public education programs, resources and outreach for Arthritis Foundation services across the Great West Region.
