Partners
Lupus
Arthritis Foundation
In Missouri, the Arthritis Foundation has a 50-year history of providing
arthritis programs and services. The Missouri chapter offices provide
and/or partner to provide programs for people with arthritis, public
education, professional education, and support for research.
MARRTC
MARRTC, or Missouri Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training
Center, is the only center of its kind in the United States since
1988 and is located at the University of Missouri in Columbia. MARRTC
conducts several research projects to help improve the lives of
people with arthritis. Their studies examine the benefits of exercise,
employment for people with arthritis, and ways to reduce depression.
Call 877-882-6826 or http://www.marrtc.org
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Division of Adult and Community Health
Call 770-488-5464 or
http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis
Missouri Arthritis Advisory Board
The Missouri Arthritis Advisory Board is comprised of physicians,
rheumatologists, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists,
persons with arthritis, and community partners and provides counsel
and direction to the Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program.
Colleges/Universities
These Missouri universities are internationally renowned for programs
in the areas of arthritis research, education and clinical care.
A variety of scientific areas of investigation involve research
on rheumatic diseases.
Regional Arthritis Centers
Many of the MAOP programs and services are offered through a network
of regional arthritis centers (RACs). These centers provide information
and support for persons and their families affected by arthritis.
This includes organizing and/or providing community support groups,
self-management programs, land and aquatic exercise classes, general
information about the various types of arthritis, public forums
and general presentations. The RACs also organize continuing education
courses for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
To locate the Regional Arthritis Center that services your area,
click on: http://www.marrtc.org/community/regional.html
Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
The Lupus Foundation is a not-for-profit organization with a mission
to improve the quality of the lives of people living with lupus
through community awareness and public education, research and patient
services and support.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Call 220-223-2226 or http://www.nof.org
Other Governmental Agencies
Medical Institutions
These medical institutions are renowned for programs in the areas
of arthritis education, clinical care, and/or research.
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