Indiana Chapter Funds Fellowship
The Indiana Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation has unveiled a plan to help solve an urgent, but nearly unknown Indiana healthcare crisis. It has launched a three-year fellowship at Riley Hospital for Children to train more board-certified pediatric rheumatologists. There are currently only THREE such doctors in our state and more than 6,400 kids with juvenile arthritis (JA).
Fibromyalgia Study at IU School of Medicine
Are you one of the estimated 120,000 people in the Indianapolis area affected by fibromyalgia? If so, you might consider taking part in a new clinical study funded by the Indiana University School of Medicine. The study will test whether cognitive behavior therapy impacts the processing of pain for fibromyalgia patients.
Subjects will be compensated for their time. Enrollees will be tested at the National Institute of Fitness and Sports (NIFS) on the Indiana University-Purdue University campus. For more information as well as prescreening questions, click here or call (317) 274-1755.
Ask the Doctor
Get Answers to Your Arthritis Questions
Have a question for the doc? Send us your questions and we`ll have rheumatologists and orthopedic surgeons from our Physician Referral List answer them. Click here to send in your question. Answers will be posted on the Web site as well as in the quarterly newsletter Arthritis Action.
Questions
- Joint creams are recommended for arthritis. Can you tell me some brand names that work?
- When reading articles about arthritis, I often come across the word “flare. Can you please tell me what this means?
- My child has just been diagnosed with arthritis. Will she be able to play sports?
- How can I reduce my arthritis pain during the long winter months?
- I have rheumatoid, osteo and polyarticular arthritis. I've had one knee replaced, but still have one bum knee and bad back. What can I do to stay mobile if I can't exercise?
- I think I have arthritis in my hands. If so, is it treatable?
New Blog Highlights Arthritis Successes, Advances
Indiana Arthritis News is a blog created to feature chapter news, the story of how Hoosiers are conquering arthritis, and coming events. A blog is a short web-based log set up to share information, opinions, photos, etc.
The blog will be updated weekly or bi-weekly, depending upon the material available. If you’re interested in writing a column, please contact Chapter President Edward Wills.
Working Through the Pain
Tips for Farmers With Arthritis
Farming can be back-breaking work – especially if you have arthritis. But there are steps that can be taken to relieve joint pain for farmers. A DVD entitled Gaining Ground on Arthritis: Managing Arthritis in the Agricultural Workplace explains the signs and symptoms of arthritis and offers advice for modifying the agricultural workplace to alleviate arthritis pain. Read more.
Learn More About the Arthritis Foundation
Invite a Speaker to Your Organization
The Arthritis Foundation Speakers Bureau provides FREE resource and educational presentations about Arthritis Foundation programs and resources, Physical Activity and Arthritis, Managing Your Arthritis Pain, Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment options for Individuals with Arthritis. For additional information or to schedule a presenter for your church, community or professional organization, please contact the Health Promotion Department at (800) 783-2342, ext. 206 or by email.
Event Photos
Indianapolis Arthritis Walk - Saturday, June 7, 2008
Photos courtesy of Bates Images
Indianapolis Golf Outing - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Kids Get Arthritis Too! Day - Sunday, March 16, 2008
Indianapolis Jingle Bell Run/Walk - Saturday, December 8, 2007
Photos courtesy of Bates Images
Read All About It!
Get your copy of the Indiana Chapter's Arthritis Action newsletter hot off the press, delivered straight to your e-mail account! The newsletter goes out on a quarterly basis and covers all the local news for the state of Indiana. And don`t worry, we won`t start e-mailing you a bunch of other stuff! Just what you sign up for! If you`re interested in receiving your copy of the Arthritis Action newsletter electronically, just send us an email. Or check it out online.
Young Adults With Arthritis Group
The Young Adults with Arthritis group is looking for new members! If you’re between 20-40 years of age and interested in meeting others for friendship and to share experiences. YAWA also provides information and answer questions about arthritis such as treatments, advocacy, exercise, and health. YAWA meetings are scheduled once every 1-2 months. For more information contact Jenny Conder, Director of Health Promotion, 317-879-0321 ext. 206 or click here.
800-783-2342
317-876-5608
M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Indiana Chapter Office
615 N. Alabama Street
Suite 430
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-879-0321
Email: info@arthritis.in.org
Fax: 317-876-5608
Office Hours: 830 am - 430 pm Monday-Friday Eastern
Indiana Branch Locations
Northeast Indiana Branch
11119 Parkview Plaza Drive
Suite 103
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Phone: 260-672-6570
Email: gdodd@arthritis.org
Fax: 260-672-6571
Office Hours: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Eastern
Northern Indiana Branch
P.O. Box 8345
South Bend, IN 46600
Phone: 574-251-1424
Email: bharsch@arthritis.org
Fax: 574-251-1425
Office Hours: 8:30 am- 4:30pm Monday- Friday Eastern
Southern Indiana Branch
700 N. Weinbach
Suite 102
Evansville, IN 47711
Phone: 812-474-1381
Email: veichmiller@arthritis.org
Fax: 812-474-1390
Office Hours: 8:30am -4:30pm Monday- Thursday Central
Heartland Region Arthritis Foundation Chapters
What's New?
Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship
September 10, 2008
Indiana Chapter Unveils Plan to Solve Critical Shortage of Doctors Read More2008 Indiana Chapter Board of Directors
August 1, 2008
Read MoreHealthy Cooking 101
August 1, 2008
New Cooking Series Could Help Manage Arthritis in the Kitchen Read MoreTeam Up to Fight Arthritis
July 22, 2008
Sign-Up Now for the 20th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk Read MoreNational Arthritis Foundation News Releases
January 23, 2008
Access the archive of National Arthritis Foundation News Releases Read MoreArthritis Action Newsletter
January 23, 2008
Keep up with the Arthritis Action Newsletter Read MoreMedia Kit
January 23, 2008
Find out about the Indiana Chapter, our events and programs and how money... Read MoreMedia Inquiries
January 17, 2008
Please contact Tammy Sander at (317) 879-0321 ext. 207. Read More
