Welcome to Kentucky
The Kentucky office of the Arthritis Foundation are working to improve the lives of the 1.1 million people across our state who struggle every day with this serious health epidemic.
To help reduce the unacceptable pain, disability and other burdens of arthritis and related diseases, we offer information, events, research grants, advocacy activities and other vital programs and services.
Thank you for your patience as we update our new website. For the most up to date Exercise and Education Programs, please click here .
Exercise & Education Programs
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Ashland Area YMCA KY3232 13th Street
Augusta, KY 41002
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
RC Durr YMCA KY5874 Veterans Way
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 534-5700
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Baptist Family Fitness KY440 W. Cumberland Gap Pkwy
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 526-0007
Upcoming
Events
Annie W. Anderson Fall Family Camp
When: October 05, 2013 – October 06, 2013Where: Joy Outdoor Education Center
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Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 585-1866 phone
(800) 383-6843 toll free
Kentucky Arthritis News
New Online Guide Offers Consumer Tools to Make Informed Decisions in Health Insurence Market Place
The Arthritis Foundation announces today the launch of its online Health Insurance Marketplace Toolkit. The online guide aims to help consumers, especially those with arthritis, understand the new Health Insurance Marketplace and make informed decisions about their health care coverage and benefit needs. read more
Study Could Revolutionize Treatment for Osteoarthritis
The Arthritis Foundation awarded a $1 million, multi-institutional grant that could revolutionize future treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) and ignite a new era in drug discovery, as part of our research strategic goal to develop new interventions for OA. By studying anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in the knee, a major risk factor for developing osteoarthritis, researchers seek to discover tools and treatments to detect and reverse OA before symptoms ever appear.
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Breaking the Pain Chain (4 Session Program)
The Arthritis Foundation’s Breaking the Pain Chain program is a four week, interactive series designed to teach you about the tools and techniques for breaking the cycle of pain caused by arthritis. The four week series covers topics including: diagnosis, medications, nutrition, complimentary therapies, exercise, and stress management. Pre-registration is required and space is limited for all Breaking the Pain Chain Classes. Contact Lorin McVey, 502-909-1414, lmcvey@arthritis.org to register.
October 9, 16, 23, and 30
Norton Health & Wellness Center
1000 DuPont Road
Louisville, KY 40207
Program: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
October 14, 21, 28 and November 4
Eagle Creek Branch – Lexington Public Library
101 N. Eagle Creek Drive
Lexington, KY 40509
Program: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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New FREE CD Available! Juvenile Arthritis – Medication Resource CD
The Medication Resource CD is designed to allow you to easily move through the module to the areas that are of interest. You will find interviews with parents, children, and medical staff along with resource and documents for your use. If you would be interested in receiving a free copy of the Medication CD please click here to submit your request. read more
Congressman Barr's Remarks to the Arthritis Foundation
At the 2013 Advocacy Summit, Angela and Cameron Young, KY D6, visited their new district Representative, Andy Barr. Please take a moment to watch this fantastic video he made for KY's upcoming Walk in Lexington.
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