Welcome!
Did you know 46 million American adults and one in five Iowans have at least one form of arthritis? Are you or someone you know one of the more than 615,000 adults in the state of Iowa living with a form of arthritis or chronic joint pain? Arthritis is the nation's leading cause of disability, and affects not only adults, but over 300,000 children across the United States.
Last year, the Iowa Chapter donated more than $22,000 worth of free information including brochures, physician referral and resource materials to the people of Iowa. In addition, the Iowa Chapter annually gives more than $150,000 to the University of Iowa Hospitals for arthritis-related research. Within the next ten years, it is our hope we will have found a cure for rheumatoid arthritis.
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 6 - Mason City Jingle Bell Run
December 13 - Quad Cities Jingle Bell Run
(For more information please see promotional ads above)
Life Improvement Series
Take control with the Arthritis Foundation's Lifestyle Improvement Series. These programs are proven to reduce pain and physician visits, decrease stiffness and increase function.
Understanding your type of arthritis will help you select the appropriate exercise and management program for you. Consult your physician to determine what type of program best fits your needs. To learn more about the programs offered click on a logo below or to find programs near you click here.
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Do you need more information about the Arthritis Foundation or
your specific disease?
Contact us at:
866-378-0636 or
Thank you Principal Foundation for your sponsorship of the Waterloo Arthritis Walk and Train the Trainer Program!
Eastern Branch Office
Arthritis Foundation Iowa Chapter - Eastern Iowa Branch
St. Luke's Hospital
PO Box 3026, #RC50
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Email: askow@arthritis.org
Toll Free Phone: 866-378-0636
Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday Central
Midwest Arthritis Foundation Service Centers
Greater Illinois
Eastern Missouri
Indiana
Kansas
Western Missouri/Kansas City
Nebraska
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Toll-free: 866-378-0636
