Juvenile arthritis can be difficult to detect, explain
Alex Strobel, 11, who has juvenile arthritis, plays with her brother Sam, 6, at the Edmonson Pike library. Alex takes dance, runs cross country and plays basketball and softball.
Read about Alex and others in Tennessee at The Tennessean
We have launched a brand-new section of our web site, created just for kids, tweens, and teens -- Kids Get Arthritis Too! Read about juvenile arthritis in words that you understand. Meet other kids with JA and read their stories. You can even send your story in so other kids can read about your experience with JA. Check it out!
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Expanded Coverage for Pre-existing Conditions
On May 31st, Arthritis Foundation President and CEO Dr. John H. Klippel joined HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in support of changes to the government insurance programs that will make it easier for Americans with pre-existing conditions to get health insurance coverage. The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Program (PCIP) will offer more Americans with chronic conditions, like arthritis, access to affordable coverage. The PCIP is for people who are unable to purchase coverage due to a specific pre-existing medical condition.
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On May 31st, Arthritis Foundation President and CEO Dr. John H. Klippel joined HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in support of changes to the government insurance programs that will make it easier for Americans with pre-existing conditions to get health insurance coverage. The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Program (PCIP) will offer more Americans with chronic conditions, like arthritis, access to affordable coverage. The PCIP is for people who are unable to purchase coverage due to a specific pre-existing medical condition.
