The ACR and RheumPAC are working to secure an annual allocation of $20 million dedicated to research on arthritis prevention and treatment in the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program budget.
Juvenile Arthritis Camps Offer Kids Freedom, Fun & Education
With the wind in her hair and a smile on her face, a young girl flies through the air on the zip line at Camp Wekandu. She waves to her fellow campers on the ground and offers a thumbs up before the ride ends and one of the camp counselors lowers her from the zip…
Arthritis Crisis: It’s Time to Act
Funding drives arthritis research breakthroughs and prevention programs, and advocates from the ACR, Arthritis Foundation and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) pitched funding increases to lawmakers at a lunchtime briefing held Feb. 1 in Washington, D.C., in cooperation with the Congressional Arthritis Caucus. During the briefing, titled $300 Billion Crisis: The High Cost…
Small Grants Fund Physical Activity to Combat OA
To increase access to community-based physical activity for arthritis patients, the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance has awarded funding to three programs designed to implement evidence-based physical activity programs and osteoarthritis education in their communities…
Joint Smart Coalition Takes on Psoriasis in New York City
The Arthritis Foundation and the National Psoriasis Foundation launched the Joint Smart Coalition to focus on patient education, resources, and outreach. At a coalition-sponsored community-outreach event at Queens College in Flushing, N.Y., attendees were provided information on setting goals, stretching techniques, easy exercises, treatment options, and tips for a healthy lifestyle. (posted Dec. 13)
Office Visit
Epidemiology makes a career of studying arthritis health disparities for Leigh Callahan, PhD
Never Give Up on a Patient
ACR President David Borenstein, MD, receives AF honor for his dedication to rheumatology
Arthritis Foundation Honors Excellence in Rheumatology
AF award recipients include renowned investigator and professor emeritus
Arthritis Foundation Honors Two Rheumatology Professionals
Honorees’ accomplishments include discovering new RA drugs and exceptional volunteer leadership
Osteoarthritis the Focus of New Ad Campaign
Exercise and weight loss are key messages of this public education effort