Arthritis Zone
Arthritis Organizations
– Turn to worldwide, federal, state and local
associations to stay informed about arthritis. Get on their mailing
lists and stay tuned to the latest information about new treatments,
drug therapies, OTC medication, surgeries and other pain relief and
prevention solutions. Keep their information handy in a file cabinet
and online in your computer for quick, handy reference in times of pain
and stress. Here are some places to begin gathering information from:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
http://www.aaos.org
6300 North River Road Rosemont
Illinois 60018-4262
Phone (847) 823-7186 or (800) 346-AAOS
Fax (847) 823-8125
The AAOS offers educational and facility management services for
orthopedic surgeons and allied health professionals. This organization,
with over 16,000 members, also serves as an advocate for improved
patient care. And they educate the general public about orthopedic
science. Check out their “Public Education” area online for public
service announcements, educational and other opportunities.
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
http://www.rheumatology.org
1800 Century Place, Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30345-4300
Phone: (404) 633-3777
Fax: (404) 633-1870
ACR is the professional organization of rheumatologists and associated
health professionals; including psychologists, practicing physicians,
nurses, research scientists, physical and occupational therapists and
social workers. They focus on healing, preventing disability and curing
over 100 types of arthritis and related disabling, sometimes fatal,
disorders of the bones, muscles and joints. Visit their Patients and
Public section online for educational, assistance and other information
and articles.
American Pain Foundation
http://www.painfoundation.org/default.asp
201 N. Charles Street, Suite 710
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-4111
Toll-Free: 1-888-615-PAIN (7246)
The American Pain Foundation is a nonprofit information resource and
patient advocacy group. They help people with pain. Their mission is to
improve the quality of life of people with pain by providing practical
information for patients, raising public awareness and understanding of
pain, and advocating against barriers to effective treatment. Subscribe
to their print and online newsletters; back issues are archived online.
And check out their online resource library with a specific section on
arthritis and their free online Pain Action Guide.
Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org
P.O. Box 7669
Atlanta, GA 30357-0669
(800) 283-7800
The Arthritis Foundation works to improve lives through leadership in
the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
They supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related
conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. And they
provide large number of community-based services including: grant
opportunities,
self-help courses, water and land-based exercise classes, support and
home study groups,
instructional videotapes, public forums, free educational brochures and
booklets, a national, bimonthly consumer magazine Arthritis Today, and
continuing education courses and publications for health professionals.
Join in their online communities, learn about upcoming events and
programs and more.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Arthritis Division
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/arthritis/index.htm
1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, U.S.A
Tel: (404) 639-3311 / Public Inquiries: (404) 639-3534 / (800) 311-3435
The organization mentions lists arthritis in “The Nation's Leading
Cause of Disability” section. Check out their health communications,
state-funded programs and research. Check out their most recent
statistics on arthritis. Sign up for their free email alerts in English
or Spanish.
Hospital for Special Surgery &
Division of Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery
http://www.hss.edu
http://rheumatology.hss.edu
Hospital for Special Surgery
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 606-1000
The Hospital for Special Surgery specializes in orthopedics,
rheumatology, and rehabilitation in the United States. The Division of
Rheumatology of The Hospital for Special Surgery features patient care,
clinical training research methodology and community programs to
educate and assist patients. They are specialists in joint replacement
and share up-to-date medical musculoskeletal information to patients,
physicians and caregivers. Check out their online listing of Conditions
and Treatments in alphabetical order, in text, video and audio files,
all available at the click of your mouse.
Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center
http://www.hopkins-arthritis.org
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
Phone: (410) 550-2400
FAX: (410) 550-5601
The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center provides a easy-to-navigate,
top-quality, interactive, educational site about arthritis, focusing
mainly on rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Click and Ask the Expert questions, communicate on their message board,
head to the drug corner for the latest Drug Information Sheets, and
more.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
(NIAMS)
http://www.nih.gov/niams
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
Phone: (301) 495-4484 or (877) 22-NIAMS (226-4267) (free of charge)
TTY: (301) 565-2966 / Fax: (301) 718-6366
This group is a clearinghouse for information about forms of arthritis
and rheumatic disease and bone, muscle and skin diseases. They
distribute patient and professional education materials and refer
people to other sources of information. Get help in English or Spanish
about arthritis health topics, patient studies, outreach programs,
their coalition members, press releases, upcoming events and
publications.
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