Welcome to Michigan
The Michigan offices of the Arthritis Foundation are working to improve the lives of the 2.3 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
Washtenaw Community College, H&F Ctr4833 E Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 975-9950
http://wccfitness.org/
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
One on One Athletic Club2875 Boardwalk St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-4440
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
North Oakland YMCA3378 E Walton Blvd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 370-9622
http://ymcadetroit.org/north-oakland/
Upcoming
Events
2013 Arthritis Walk- Lansing
When: October 05, 2013Where: Michigan State University, Conrad Hall
Sign up!
Annie W. Anderson Fall Family Camp
When: October 05, 2013 – October 06, 2013Where: Joy Outdoor Education Center
Sign up!
2013 Tribute to Excellence Honoring Dan and Lou Ann Gaydou
When: October 08, 2013Where: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Sign up!
Get In
Touch
Troy, MI 48084-1564
248-649-2891 phone
248-649-2895 fax
855-529-2728 toll free
Michigan Arthritis News
New Online Guide Offers Consumer Tools to Make Informed Decisions in Health Insurance 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
Free Joint Pain Seminar on October 4, 2013 at 10:30 am
Listen in as Baseball Hall-of-Fame Catcher and Stryker Hip Recipient Johnny Bench shares his personal experience with joint replacement.
Providence Park Hospital Conference Rooms A, B &C
(inside Heart Institute entrance)
47601 Grand River Avenue (at Beck)
Novi, MI 48374
Local orthopaedic surgeon David Markel, MD will be discussing topics including:
• Arthritis of the Hip and Knee • Surgical and Non-Surgical Joint Pain Treatment Options
• New Technologies in Hip and Knee Replacement
• Mobile Bearing Hip Replacement
• The Get Around Knee
Light refreshments provided.
Space is limited! To register call 1-866-501-DOCS (3627) or go to: www.aboutstryker.com/seminars
Sponsored by: Stryker Orthopaedics, Providence Park Hospital and the Arthritis Foundation
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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 Education Series
Breaking the Pain Chain is a four-part interactive educational series designed to teach about the tools and techniques for breaking the cycle of pain caused by arthritis. The series includes four, two-hour sessions. By the end of the series, participants will have completed a personal Pain Management Plan.
There is a $40 registration fee for this class. The $40 covers all four sessions, materials and snacks.
To register call Ashley Morgan, Program Manager at (248) 530-5037 or at amorgan@arthritis.org .
Troy Office:
October 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 6pm-8pm
1050 Wilshire Drive, Suite 302, Troy, MI, 48084
Grand Rapids Office
October 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 6pm-8pm
3737 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE, #217, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
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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
