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The
Arizona Department of Health Services Arthritis Program was
established in 1999 through a cooperative agreement with the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop a public health
approach to arthritis.
The
ADHS Arthritis Program has been working with the Arizona Arthritis
Partnership (AAP) to develop a statewide strategic plan to reduce
the burden of arthritis for all Arizonans. Partnership members
include:
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Arthritis
affects almost one of every six Arizonans. Contrary to popular
belief, it does not affect only older individuals, it is not
inevitable, and there are a lot of options for management.
The
Arthritis Program goals are to: |
- Increase
awareness of the signs, symptoms, and treatment of arthritis.
- Increase
self-management of arthritis.
- Increase
the number and quality of resources for people with arthritis.
- Reduce
pain and disability for people with arthritis.
- Increase
knowledge among members of the medical community of signs, symptoms,
treatment, and management of arthritis.
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For more information about the ADHS Arthritis Program or the
Arizona Arthritis Partnership, please contact the ADHS Arthritis
Program Manager at (602) 542-1886.
For information about arthritis, management, treatment, and
resources in Arizona, please contact the Arthritis Foundation at
1-800-477-7679.
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