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We Need Your Help
1 in 5
Rheumatoid arthritis patients don't respond to medication
6 States
Don't have a single pediatric rheumatologist
32.5 million
Adults in America with osteoarthritis woke up in pain today
About Arthritis
As the nation’s #1 cause of disability, arthritis affects nearly 60 million adults and hundreds of thousands of children. Over 100 types of arthritis and related conditions damage the joints and often other organs.
Together, We are Champions of Yes
Connections & Empowerment
We provide ways for you to take control of arthritis by connecting you with others who understand the challenges.
Advocacy & Access
With your help, we shape and influence health care policies and laws at both state and federal levels.
Science & Research
With your insights, we make sure effective arthritis treatments are being developed while also pursuing a cure.
Resources for You
We Are Here to Support You
Reach Out to Our Helpline
Our trained Helpline team is here to help answer your questions about arthritis and how to manage it. They can tell you about open enrollment for insurance, important changes to Medicare drug plans, treatment options, navigating medical systems and more.
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Upcoming Webinars or Watch On-Demand
Soluciones para el dolor articular
Este seminario web en español le ayudará a manejar su artritis y recuperar su vida. Obtenga soluciones para el dolor de artritis de un panel de expertos en esta presentación gratuita.
Regístrese hoyLatest Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast Episode
The Power of Your Story
Arthritis Advocates discuss how they help change laws and policies to break down barriers to health care so all people can live better with arthritis — and how you can, too.
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Arthritis E-Books
60 Ways to Fight & Prevent Pain
Use this free e-book to create a roadmap to your personal arthritis pain plan. It’s packed with 60 ways to take better control of your joints and overall health.
Download the E-bookUnderstanding Arthritis
Learn what to expect from your disease, practical tips to help you manage it and other useful information.
News & Stories
Weight Management Position Statement
Addressing healthy weight and treating obesity as a chronic disease improves lives of those with arthritis.Jessica Saal’s Legacy
A daughter’s spirit fuels her family’s mission to help kids with arthritis.Lawmakers Must Protect Access to Vaccines
Foundation, ACR urge federal and state lawmakers to protect access to vaccines.SCOTUS Rules for No-Cost Preventive Services
Supreme Court protects preventive services free to patients in Kennedy v. Braidwood ruling.Elena Losina, PhD, Leads Trials to Prevent OA
Losina heads up PIKASO, TOPS studies plus KARAT trial to increase post-surgery activity.Leaders Honored With Awards for Positive Impact on JA Community
The Arthritis Foundation recognized leaders in the juvenile arthritis community with awards of excellence at the annual JA Family Summit.
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