Born in South Korea and trained as a chemist, Dr. Kim received his Bachelor of Science from UCLA, his PhD from UNC Chapel Hill and completed his postdoctoral training at the U.S. Naval Research Lab in ...

This annual event premiered in 1984 in Keystone, Colorado, bringing together children living with JA and their families to learn, exchange tips, make new friends and have fun. The annual JA Family ...

Your time and expertise can change lives. From leadership board members and JA camp counselors to Connect Group facilitators and Walk to Cure Arthritis participants, we are a volunteer-powered ...

Since the COVID-19 epidemic, many people have been dealing with long-term symptoms, or long COVID. And people with arthritis may face particular concerns. Not only do fatigue and joint pain overlap in ...

Getting good nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight are key factors to managing your arthritis. But eating healthy is not always easy. The Arthritis Foundation’s library of arthritis-friendly ...

Accumulator adjustment programs prevent any co-payment assistance that may be available for high-cost specialty drugs from counting toward a patient’s deductible or maximum out-of-pocket expenses.

Camp KODA stands for Kids Out to Defeat Arthritis. At Camp KODA we strive to achieve the following: • Increase camper understanding of rheumatic diseases and treatments. • Foster connections between ...

Aside from the risks of juvenile arthritis (JA) itself, one of the greatest concerns for parents of kids with JA is the risk of infection. Knowing the risk factors for infection in kids with juvenile ...

The Arthritis Foundation lost a fierce friend and advocate with the passing of Clark Middleton on Oct. 4 at age 63. Actor Clark Middleton, of NBC’s “The Blacklist” and Showtime’s “Twin Peaks,” died on ...

Ergonomic adjustments, such a special chair or dictating device. ADA-compliant facilities, including restrooms and alternatives to stairs. Time off for medical visits. Flexible hours or the ability to ...

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause hoarse voices and trouble swallowing. Here’s what to do. Question: Lately, my voice has been raspy and hoarse, but it doesn’t seem to be related to a cold. Could it have ...

Restful sleep is important to almost every aspect of your health — including managing your pain and your arthritis. Yet pain from arthritis can make getting to sleep and staying asleep difficult.