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Nearly 60 million
adults in the U.S. diagnosed with arthritis
Removing barriers
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recently invested in juvenile arthritis research
About Arthritis
As the nation’s #1 cause of disability, nearly 60 million adults and children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with arthritis. 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
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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
Is Joint Surgery Right for You?
Exploring arthritis treatment options? Considering joint surgery to get back to doing what you love? This webinar offers expert advice to help you weigh your choices.
Register TodayLatest Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast Episode
Your Pain Is Real
Not all pain is the same. In this episode, an expert explains the brain’s role in how we experience different types of pain and shares practical strategies to manage them.
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Arthritis E-books
45 Ways to Tame Pain
Looking for ways to manage arthritis pain? Discover 45 expert-backed tips, from movement and stress management to better sleep, nutrition and more. Find strategies that can help you feel better every day.
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
2025 Grant to Understand a Rheumatoid Arthritis Subtype
Arthritis Foundation research funding to better understand a type of RA.A Researcher Joins the Mission to Make a Difference
Dr. Jason Kim left the lab to fill a gap — working as a liaison to bring together patients, scientists and health care providers to improve arthritis treatments.2026 Clinical Rheumatology Fellowships
Read about the Arthritis Foundation’s funding to help strengthen the rheumatology workforce.A 31-Year Jingle Bell Run Legacy
Joanna Helon has spent 31 years making a difference in arthritis through Jingle Bell Run.Pediatric Rheumatology Shortage
Seeking solutions for the shortage of specialists for children with arthritis in the U.S.2026 JA Camp: A Summer of Friendship & Fun
726 campers, 350 volunteers, countless memories. The 2026 JA camp season is one to remember.
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