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• Arthritis Foundation Bestows Highest National Awards

  November 28, 2011

  Two Upper Midwest Region volunteers receive national recognition Read More

• Empire State Building Lights Tower in Blue to Honor World Arthritis Day

  October 12, 2011

  The Empire State Building will be illuminated in blue on the evening of October 12 to commemorate World Arthritis Day. Read More

• Old joke not so funny: An arthritis story

  August 16, 2011

  Arthritis Walk - Twin Cities honoree, Marcia Ritzer, was featured in an article in the Stillwater Gazzette. Read More

• 2011 Juvenile Arthritis Conference

  June 30, 2011

  Watch the live stream of the annual conference in Washington D.C. Read More

• Over 3,200 Participate in Spring Arthritis Walks

  June 24, 2011

  Upper Midwest Region Arthritis Walks raise more than $320,000. Read More

• Arthritis Foundation backs Minnesota-led arthritis research project

  June 22, 2011

  A Minnesota doctor has been chosen to receive funding to fuel arthritis research. Read More

• Meet the Arthritis Walk - Twin Cities Honoree

  June 20, 2011

  Marcia Ritzer will serve as the honoree at the 2011 Arthritis Walk - Twin Cities on Sept. 24 Read More

• Top 10 Arthritis Advances for 2009

  November 11, 2010

  Moving Toward Cures for RA, OA and JA Read More

• World Arthritis Day T.V. Coverage in South Dakota!

  October 27, 2010

  KSFY of Sioux Falls, S.D. highlights an Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program class for World Arthritis Day (Oct. 12, 2010). Read More

• AFNCC Arthritis Walks raise more than $300,000 in 2010

  October 26, 2010

  With the Arthritis Walk - Twin Cities wrapping up the 2010 year, the Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter has raised over $300,000 to go toward fighting the nation's number one cause of disability. Read More

• Justin Morneau raises more than $145,000 at second annual Casino Night

  June 15, 2010

  More than 450 people were in attendance and more than $145,000 was raised to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Read More

• Minorities Hit Hardest By Arthritis

  April 15, 2010

  The burden of arthritis is greater for African Americans and Hispanics, despite lower prevalence among these groups according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report published in the May issue of Preventing Chronic Disease. Read More

• LEGENDARY COACH K TEAMS UP WITH ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION FOR WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY

  October 12, 2009

  Coach K Continues To Be in Great Health After Struggles with Osteoarthritis Earlier In His Career Read More

• More than 400 participate in the Arthritis Walk – Twin Cities

  September 27, 2009

  The Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter held its annual Arthritis Walk, a one-day walk to help fight arthritis, the nation’s number one cause of disability, Saturday, Sept. 26. More than 400 people participated and raised money to fight arthritis. More than $60,000 was raised to fund... Read More

• Justin Morneau raises more than $95,000 at first annual Casino Night

  August 14, 2009

  Justin Morneau, in conjunction with the Minnesota Twins and the Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter, hosted the inaugural Knock Arthritis Out of the Park at Justin Morneau's Casino Night last night, Thursday, Aug. 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the International Market Square in Minneapolis. More... Read More

• Arthritis Continues as Most Common Cause of Disability

  July 15, 2009

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that arthritis continues to be the most common cause of disability in the United States. Read More

• Justin Morneau to hold casino night to fight arthritis

  June 10, 2009

  Justin Morneau, in conjunction with the Minnesota Twins and the Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter, will host the inaugural Knock Arthritis Out of the Park at Justin Morneau’s Casino Night. Read More

• Arthritis hinders vital physical activity for adults with heart disease

  February 26, 2009

  Arthritis affects more than half of adults with heart disease and appears to be a substantial barrier to utilizing physical activity to help manage their condition, according to a new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... Read More

• Eshoo and Upton introduce bill to provide relief for millions with arthritis

  February 26, 2009

  A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today will strengthen efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis - the nation's most common cause of disability. Read More

• Nearly 150 participate in Toast Toward a Cure to fight arthritis

  February 23, 2009

  The Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter hosted nearly 150 people at Toast Toward a Cure last Thursday, Feb. 19. Read More