Central Missouri Regional Arthritis Center

FREE Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program - May 18, 2012

Download AFEP Leader Training Flyer

The next Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program leader training is scheduled on May 18, 2012 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia, MO.  The training is free to leaders who commit to leading a class with in 3 months of the training, a second with in 12 months of the training and submit participant data.

State of the Region 2011

The 2010-2011Intervention Map* provides a snapshot of programs provided in Central Missouri from July 1 to June 30.  Using state and federal funding, CEMRAC partners with the University of Missouri Extension, local public health agencies, area agencies on aging and local volunteers to provide evidence-based programs.  Our goal is to increase access to physical activity and self-management programs in every Missouri county.  Please view the Arthritis Partnership page or contact CEMRAC if you or your organization is interested in helping us reach the 1.4 million Missourians with arthritis and related conditions.  

*The number next to the symbol represents the number of classes offered in the county. 

Major Forms of Arthritis and Related Diseases

Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis generally come to mind when we think about arthritis.  But did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis?  Arthritis literally means joint inflamation.  However, there are several musculoskeletal disorders that fall under the umbrella (or category) of arthritis.  Some of the major forms of arthritis are listed below:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Gout
• Lupus

Download Major Forms of Arthritis to learn about other arthritis related diseases.  Once you've learned about the different types of arthritis click here to locate a program near you and find out what you can do to manage it.

Discover Your Heart Health

Approximately half of all adults in Missouri who report having cardiovascular disease (66%), hypertension (52.2%) or high cholesterol (49.8%) also report having arthritis. 

Discover your heart health at www.heart.org/missouriproject or Download Know Your Factors to learn more.  This free online tool helps you determine your health status and it only takes a few minutes!

Sponsored by the Columbia / Boone County Health Department.

 

KOMU Features Arthritis Programs in Central Missouri

Local Center Helps Patients Manage Arthritis

KOMU reporter, Alex Holley highlights the benefits of participating in the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program and The Arthritis Toolkit's accessibility in underserved areas.  You can view the story by clicking on the link above.

State of the Region

The 2008-2009 Evidence-Based Course Distribution Map* provides a snapshot of programs provided in Central Missouri from July 1 to June 30.  Using state and federal funding, CEMRAC partners with the University of Missouri Extension, local public health agencies, area agencies on aging and local volunteers to provide evidence-based programs.  Our goal is to increase access to physical activity and self-management programs in every Missouri county.  Please view the Arthritis Partnership page or contact CEMRAC if you or your organization is interested in helping us reach the 1.4 million Missourians with arthritis and related conditions.  You may be eligible for the Leader Assistance Program, which is available to help jump-start programs in underserved areas.

*The number next to the symbol represents the number of classes offered in the county.  The number in parenthesis represents the number of leaders for that course in the county.