Welcome to the Arthritis Foundation, Upstate New York Chapter!

Counties Served by the Upstate New York Chapter
The Upstate New York Chapter serves the following 31 counties in the Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica & Binghamton areas: Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautaugua, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Erie, Genesee, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Schuyler, Seneca, St. Lawrence, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates.



Clinical-TrialsClinical research conducted today will make it possible for researchers to make major scientific advances, leading to new treatments and cures.
Find out about arthritis clinical research.
http://www.arthritis.org/new-york/e-resource-library/


We have a range of programs, services, events and resources for all those living with arthritis in the Upstate New York area. Please see some of the many options we offer below.



Take Action!


Newsletters:

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Northeast Regional Reporter 

 
Spotlight on Research 

 
Leader Links
 


Get Involved:

  • Looking for educational programs or aquatics and exercise programs in your area? Find out more about them in our Program Listing.
  • Are you interested in volunteering for our local office? If so, call us at (585) 264-1480.
  • Find local Arthritis Walks, Jingle Bell Runs and other special events by entering your zipcode in our Events Locator.

About Us:

The Upstate New York Chapter's Board of Directors is the dedicated leadership group for the Chapter. Find out who they are in our Board of Directors listing.


Upstate New York

Melinda Merante
Chapter Executive Director 
(585) 264-1480
3300 Monroe Avenue Suite 319, Rochester, NY 14618
mmerante@arthritis.org
 
Adam Cipolla
Manager of Community Development
(585) 264-1480
3300 Monroe Avenue Suite 319, Rochester, NY 14618
acipolla@arthritis.org
 
Cynthia Pegado
Program Manager 
(716) 507-4543
3300 Monroe Avenue Suite 319, Rochester, NY 14618
Buffalo Office
cpegado@arthritis.org
 
Genoa Wilson
Program Manager 
(315) 637-3568
3300 Monroe Avenue Suite 319, Rochester, NY 14618
Syracuse Office
gwilson@arthritis.org
 
Kristin Manhardt
Development Assistant
(585) 264-1480
3300 Monroe Avenue Suite 319, Rochester, NY 14618
KManhardt@arthritis.org
 
Michelle Lea Vercruysse
Manager of Community Development
(585) 264-1480
3300 Monroe Avenue Suite 319, Rochester, NY 14618
MVercruysse@arthritis.org
 
 
 
 
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