Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center

View a schedule of upcoming classes, leader trainings and meetings sponsored by the Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center

 

To find out more information on specific programs being held in your region or to let your RAC know you have interest in attending a class, fill-out a program interest form today!

Program Interest - Take the first step!

Programa interés - Dar el paso!

Once you have completed this electronic form, you can print the form and mail to the Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program (address on page 2), or you can email it directly to your RAC.  To email, click on the envelope in the toolbar (Or "File">"Send File").  If you have difficulty emailing, please contact moarthritis@gmail.com.

Northeast MO RAC Leader Trainings August 2013

Leader Training:  Chronic Disease Self-management Program CDSMP

Wed, Aug 21-23 8:30 AM -4:30 PM and August 24 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

Kirksville Regional Office--MDH--DDD,
1702 E. LaHarpe St.
Kirksville MO

To register or for information contact Doris Fountain, nemrac@atsu.edu or 660-626-2049.

 

Leader Training: Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP)

Thursday, Aug 29, 2013 8:30am – 4:30pm 

Kirksville Regional Office--MDH--DDD,
1702 E. LaHarpe St.
Kirksville MO

To register or for information contact Doris Fountain, nemrac@atsu.edu or 660-626-2049.

 

Leader Training:   Walk With Ease

Friday, August 30, 1:30pm – 5:30pm

Kirksville Regional Office--MDH--DDD,
1702 E. LaHarpe St.
Kirksville MO

To register or for information contact Doris Fountain, nemrac@atsu.edu or 660-626-2049.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Conference for Health Professionals March 23, 2013 in Kirksville, MO

For information and brochure click here 

To register online click here

 

What an Eye Opening Video - Arthritis Can Affect Anyone

 

Arthritis Tool Kits Available

Check with your local library or health department for availablitiy of the new Arthritis Tool Kits provided by the RAC for your community.  Find great tips, tools, and ideas to manage your chronic illness and live a healthier life! 

Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center Success Stories!

Check out some recent stories of success and achievement from participants in courses offered by the Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center, as well as stories of program achievement!

To check out the stories, click here!

The Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center provides arthritis education and information to community groups, organizations, classes, professionals, or individuals. It is one of seven such centers established in Missouri by the Department of Health.

Counties served by the Northeast Center are: Clark, Lewis, Marion, Ralls, Scotland, Knox, Shelby, Schuyler, Adair, Macon, Putnam, Sullivan, Linn, Mercer, Grundy, and Livingston.

It is estimated that 1.2 million Missourians have rheumatic disease. The state program is designed to promote optimal quality of life for people with arthritis by increasing public knowledge regarding the need for early, accurate diagnosis and appropriate early treatment.

Educational information about the different types of arthritis and related conditions and ways to live well with arthritis is available to you and your community. See the list below.

• Arthritis Foundation Self-management programs - Featuring self-management strategies for people who have arthritis or fibromyalgia. A resource guide is available to find a class in your area.
  
• Exercise programs - Arthritis Foundation exercise class listings are available.
  
• Chronic Disease Self-Management - The Stanford University Patient Education Research Center Program is for those with arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, asthma or other chronic conditions. A resource guide is available to find a class in your area.
  
• Free pamphlets on a variety of subjects such as disease facts, medications, exercise, managing fatigue, stress or pain, and protecting the joints from stress. Displays can be provided.
  
• Community education - Featuring educational programs or displays for clubs, community organizations and religious groups, and health fairs.
  
• Referrals - For early diagnosis, treatment, and community resources. A list of area rheumatologists is available.
  
• Leader Training for evidence-based courses: Arthritis Foundation Exercise, Self-Management and Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs. Ask about leadership opportunities.
  
• Lending Library - The NEMO RAC office has a limited collection of books, periodicals, and videos available.