If you weren't able to make it to Washington D.C. this week for the Arthritis Foundation's annual Advocacy Summit (2013 – Talk About Arthritis Face to Face), you can join in virtually! Specifically, join in tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5, from 7:30-11 am CST for an Arthritis Advocacy 101 session. Click here to find out more …
Raising awareness of chronic health conditions is one of the main goals of an individual who has been diagnosed with a chronic disease. The more that people know about the symptoms and causes of a chronic disease, the more they can focus on more preventative measures. Since many people suffer from multiple chronic conditions, any …
"Have you heard? Missouri has to make a decision about whether to expand its Medicaid program. There are arguments on both sides: Some believe we should not expand Medicaid because we can’t afford it; others believe we must expand the program or give up billions of federal dollars and the health of our fellow citizens." – Missouri …
If you are an individual who is affected by one of the more than 100 types of arthritis, has chronic pain, contends with one or more chronic health condition (not limited to arthritis, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease), or are a caregiver for an individual with any of the above listed conditions, you may be …
As 2012 comes to an end and we look for 2013 to begin, there is again a lot of talk about making a resolution for the new year. If you are a person who makes New Year's resolutions, or if you think you'd like to try, have you considered taking steps to have more positive …
With the beginning of the winter solstice next week and many winter holidays being celebrated, it is a great time to think about how to best prepare for colder weather and holiday gatherings. Gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis as a result of high levels of uric acid in your blood, is known as “the …
The Missouri Tobacco Quitline was highlighted in the Center's for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) journal Preventing Chronic Disease. A peer-reviewed research article "State Quitlines and Cessation Patterns Among Adults with Selected Chronic Diseases in 15 States, 2005-2008" was published in the December 2012, Volume 9 of the Preventing Chronic Disease journal.
It's not too late to review your Medicare plan during the Open Enrollment period (October 15 – December 7). The Open Enrollment period allows individuals with Medicare to review their plan, choose a health and/or prescription plan, or change to a new health and/or prescription plan. One of the greatest things about the Open Enrollment …
Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) administers a telephone survey known as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Every other year, in odd years, questions are asked specifically pertaining to arthritis. As a state program, the Missouri Arthritis and Osteporosis Program (MAOP) can then take this data and better understand …
Have you heard about the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)? Maybe you've heard of "CDSMP" but aren't really sure what it's all about. Perhaps this is a brand new concept to you. Or, you may have attended a six-week CDSMP course before, but aren't quite sure how to tell your friends and family what the …