Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
6300 North River Road
Rosemont, IL  60018-4262
Phone:	1-800-346-AAOS (1-800-346-2267) (847) 823-7186
Fax:	(847) 823-8125
E-mail:	pemr@aaos.org
Web Address:	www.aaos.org
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides information and education to raise the public's awareness of musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on preventive measures. The AAOS Web site contains information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, and wellness and exercise.
American College of Rheumatology
1800 Century Place
Suite 250
Atlanta, GA  30345
Phone:	(404) 633-3777
Fax:	(404) 633-1870
Web Address:	www.rheumatology.org
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP, a division of ACR) are professional organizations of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who are dedicated to healing, preventing disability from, and curing the many types of arthritis and related disabling and sometimes fatal disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones. Members of the ACR are physicians; members of the ARHP include research scientists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, psychologists, and social workers. Both the ACR and the ARHP provide professional education for their members. The ACR Web site offers patient information fact sheets about rheumatic diseases, about medicines used to treat rheumatic diseases, and about care professionals.
American Juvenile Arthritis Organization (AJAO)
1330 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone:	1-800-283-7800 (404) 965-7538
Fax:	(404) 872-0457
E-mail:	help@arthritis.org
Web Address:	http://www.arthritis.org/communities/juvenile_arthritis/children_young_adults.asp
AJAO is a council of the Arthritis Foundation devoted to serving the special needs of children, teens, and young adults with childhood rheumatic diseases and their families. The AJAO's mission is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases. AJAO groups in many Arthritis Foundation chapters across the country offer members the opportunity to exchange ideas, encouragement, and friendship. The AJAO also serves as a clearinghouse of information for the public on topics related to juvenile arthritis and publishes educational materials ranging from free brochures to inexpensive self-help manuals.
Kids on the Block
9385-C Gerwig Lane
Columbia, MD 21046-1583
Phone:	1-800-368-KIDS (1-800-368-5437) (410) 290-9095
Fax:	(410) 290-9358
E-mail:	kob@kotb.com
Web Address:	http://www.kotb.com/
Kids on the Block features life-size puppets in educational programs that enlighten children and adults on the issues of disability awareness, medical and educational differences, and social concerns. Kids on the Block has a strong commitment to providing communities with programs that address children's questions, concerns, and needs in a lively and entertaining manner. Curricula are developed for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, brain injury, and many other topics. Most programs are designed for school-aged children and are interactive during live presentations; an Early Learning Series for children ages 3 to 6 is available on video.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD  20892-3675
Phone:	1-877-22-NIAMS (1-877-226-4267) toll-free (301) 495-4484
Fax:	(301) 718-6366
TDD:	(301) 565-2966
E-mail:	niamsinfo@mail.nih.gov
Web Address:	www.niams.nih.gov
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is a governmental institute that serves the public and health professionals by providing information, locating other information sources, and participating in a national federal database of health information. NIAMS supports research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases and supports the training of scientists to carry out this research. The NIAMS Web site provides health information referrals to the NIAMS Clearinghouse, which has information packages about diseases.

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Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH	Last Updated: June 30, 2006
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Ross E. Petty, MD, PhD, FRCPC - Pediatric Rheumatology
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