Organizations That Assist People With Arthritis
Organizations That Assist People With Arthritis 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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