FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program October 5, 2012 (888) 702-8818 Self-Management and Physical Activity Courses Help Missourians with Chronic Health Conditions, including Arthritis, Take Control and Improve Health Having knowledge of one or more chronic health conditions and their personal effects can help one take control …
As influenza, commonly known as the "flu," season approaches, it is important for everyone to be aware of symptoms of the flu, as well as how you can prevent this contagious illness. It is especially important for older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions to be aware of how to protect themselves. There are …
Many of us have either spent time hospitalized or have spent time with a loved one who has been hospitalized. For those of us who have been in either position, the last place we want to be after being discharged from the hospital is right back in it. However, sometimes our health necessitates a return …
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. Events have been planned throughout the state of Missouri during the month to raise awareness about falls, the health problems they can cause, and how to prevent falls. To view events occurring in Missouri in September, please visit the Show Me Falls Free Missouri website. Most events occur on …
For individuals who have Medicare, new things are happening to make life a little sweeter. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act (2010 health care law), people with Medicare have received financial savings on prescription drugs since the law was enacted. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently highlighted these savings of over $4.1 …
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The Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program (MAOP) offers three self-management programs and two physical activity programs throughout the state. Each of these programs has the potential to not only help individuals who complete the courses, but also reaches out to entire communities. One of the programs offered in Missouri, the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, has …
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Cover Missouri, as part of the Missouri Foundation for Health, works to promote "quality, affordable health coverage for every Missourian". As part of their efforts, they assist Missourians in understanding what legal changes to the health care system can mean for people like you and me. With the recent media coverage of the Supreme Court's …
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According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, the sixth most prevalent chronic condition in the United States 50+ population is arthritis. 17.4% of adults over age 50 have either rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, meaning the prevalence could be even higher when taking into account the over 100 other types of arthritis.
May is Arthritis Action Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have launched a new resource intended to provide information about diagnosis and management of the disease. The CDC provides 5 strategies meant to enhance the lives of those who have been diagnosed with arthritis or to help those who haven't been diagnosed keep it …
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The month of May is celebrated as Arthritis Action Month nationally. This month-long observance is an opportunity to take action to change the course of arthritis, whether it directly or indirectly impacts you and those you love. There are many ways that you can take action, including: