Welcome to Ohio
The four Ohio offices of the Arthritis Foundation are working to improve the lives of the 2.6 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
University Park YMCA477 E Market St
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 434-9622
www.akronymca.org
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Sumner on Ridgewood970 Sumner Pkwy
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 644-1000
www.sumneronridgewood.com
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Shaw JCC of Akron750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 867-7850
www.shawjcc.org
Upcoming
Events
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
When: October 04, 2013Where: Heartland Point
Sign up!
Annie W. Anderson Fall Family Camp
When: October 05, 2013 – October 06, 2013Sign up!
16th Annual L'Amour Du Vin- the Premier Wine and Food Event
When: October 10, 2013Where: Avon Oaks Country Club
Sign up!
Get In
Touch
Hilliard, OH 43026
614-876-8200 phone
614-876-8363 fax
Ohio 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
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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Healthy Joints Series
Healthy Joints Series
Sponsored by Zimmer and UC Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Thursday, Sept 26th- “Knee Replacement”
Thursday, Oct 10th - “Medication Management for Arthritis”
Thursday, Oct 24th - “Relieving the Pain of Hand & Wrist Arthritis”
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SPEAKERS, LOCATIONS, AND TIMES.
RSVP by calling Kelly Case at 513-399-8094 or by email at kcase@arthritis.org.
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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 your location below to submit your request.
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Ask the Expert
Dr. Edward V. A. Lim talks about if osteoarthritis can spread and if there is anything to stop it.
Click here to learn more.






