FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program
November 5, 2012 (888) 702-8818
Regional Arthritis Centers Provide Courses and Resources to Local Missourians with Chronic Health Conditions
Missourians have a unique opportunity to access programs and resources for individuals with chronic health conditions and for caregivers of this population. The Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program (MAOP) (www.moarthritis.org) partners with seven Regional Arthritis Centers (RACs). Each RAC has the capacity to reach more people through their partnerships with local health systems, Area Agencies on Aging, University of Missouri Extension offices, and many other individuals and organizations. The seven organizations hosting each of the RACs have recently been announced for the 2012-2013 year.
The Northwest Missouri RAC is again being hosted by Arthritis Community Services of St. Joseph, Missouri and covers 12 counties. The RAC is situated within Heartland Health. For more information on specific courses and educational resources offered by the Northwest RAC, please visit www.moarthritis.typepad.com/northwest_missouri_rac or call 1-800-443-8858.
The Northeast Missouri RAC is again being hosted by A.T. Still University of Health Sciences of Kirksville, Missouri and covers 16 counties. For more information on specific courses and educational resources offered by the Northeast RAC, please call 1-866-626-2878 x2049 or visit www.moarthritis.typepad.com/northeast_missouri_rac.
The Kansas City Area RAC is again being hosted by Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri and covers 10 counties. The RAC is situated within Rehabilitation Services at Saint Luke’s. For more information on specific courses and educational resources offered by the Kansas City RAC, please visit www.moarthritis.typepad.com/kansas_city_area_rac or call 816-932-2351.
The Central Missouri RAC is again being hosted by the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri and covers 24 counties in mid-Missouri. The RAC is situated within the School of Health Professions. For more information on specific courses and educational resources offered by the Central RAC, please call 573-882-8097 or visit www.moarthritis.typepad.com/central_missouri_rac.
The Eastern RAC is being newly hosted by Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and covers 11 counties and St. Louis City. The RAC is situated within the Program in Occupational Therapy. For more information on specific courses and educational resources offered by the Eastern RAC, please visit www.moarthritis.typepad.com/eastern_missouri_rac or call 314-286-1625.
The Southwest Missouri RAC is again being hosted by Mercy Hospital (previously St. John’s) of Springfield, Missouri and covers 23 counties. The RAC is situated within the Rheumatology clinic. For more information on specific courses and educational resources offered by the Southwest RAC, please visit www.moarthritis.typepad.com/southwest_missouri_rac or call 1-800-835-5197.
The Southeast Missouri RAC is again being hosted by Saint Francis Medical Center and covers 18 counties. For more information on specific courses and educational resources offered by the Southeast RAC, please visit www.moarthritis.typepad.com/southeast_missouri_rac or call 1-888-216-3293.
For a complete schedule of courses offered in all regions and to learn more about the seven RACs, click on your region at: www.moarthritis.org/regional-arthritis-centers.html. If a course isn’t listed in your area, contact your RAC to begin a group or get added to a waiting list. You can also contact the RAC to find out more about becoming a program leader.
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Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program
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