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Arthritis Pain Relief and Prevention
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)
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.
Website and Contact Info:
http://www.aaos.org
6300 North River Road Rosemont
Illinois 60018-4262
Phone (847) 823-7186 or (800) 346-AAOS
Fax (847) 823-8125
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
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.
Website and Contact Info:
http://www.rheumatology.org
1800 Century Place, Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30345-4300
Phone: (404) 633-3777
Fax: (404) 633-1870
American Pain Foundation
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.
Website and Contact Info:
http://www.painfoundation.org/default.asp
201 N. Charles Street, Suite 710
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-4111
Toll-Free: 1-888-615-PAIN (7246)
Arthritis Foundation
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.
Website and Contact Info:
http://www.arthritis.org
P.O. Box 7669
Atlanta, GA 30357-0669
(800) 283-7800
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Arthritis Division
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.
Website and Contact Info:
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
Hospital for Special Surgery & Division of Rheumatology, Hospital for Special
Surgery
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.
Website and Contact Info:
http://www.hss.edu
http://rheumatology.hss.edu
Hospital for Special Surgery
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 606-1000
Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center
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.
Website and Contact Info:
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
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
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.
Website and Contact Info:
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
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