Arthritis Foundation Michigan

Your arthritis care can go beyond your joints.

Join us for Whole-Body Healing for Arthritis to learn about holistic approaches, safe and complementary therapies and ways to support your overall health alongside medical treatment.

Register for the webinar: https://arthr.org/46xcO8H.

Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Register today www.jinglebellrun.org/michigan

What exactly is rheumatoid arthritis — and how can it affect your body?

🎧 In the latest Live Yes! With Arthritis podcast, hear from someone living with RA and a rheumatologist about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and what it means to live with RA.

Listen here: https://arthr.org/4xYm15o.

It's not too late to register!

Have you signed up for JA Family Days yet? Register today

Children's Healing Center, Grand Rapids - Oct. 3 https://joinus.arthritis.org/event/jadaywestmichigan
Special guests include Lynn Vanderwal, LMSW from Helen Devos Chidlren's Hospital and Ivy Rehab for Kids.

Children's Healing Center, Ypsilanti - Oct. 17 https://joinus.arthritis.org/event/jadaysoutheastmichigan
Special guests include Meredith Riebchleger, MD Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Fellowship Director of Pediatric Rheumatology at Michigan Medicine and Ivy Rehab for Kids.

Community Impact Partner Spotlight: Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons

As we continue our Community Impact Partner Spotlight, I’m excited to recognize Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons and the incredible commitment they have shown to the arthritis community here in Michigan.

Their partnership with the Arthritis Foundation goes far beyond event support. Members of the Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons team have served on our board, participated in our events, and been recognized for their dedication to our mission and the people we serve.

They bring so much to our partnership—medical expertise, leadership, enthusiasm, and, just as importantly, fun. Whether they are supporting an event, connecting with our community, or sharing their expertise, they bring an energy and genuine commitment that makes a difference.

Their involvement has made a meaningful impact on our organization and the people we serve, and we’re grateful for the many ways they continue to show up and champion the arthritis community.

Thank you, Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons, for your leadership, partnership, energy, and continued commitment to making a difference! 🙌💚

Arthritis affects more than your joints.

Join us for Whole-Body Healing for Arthritis, a webinar exploring complementary and whole-body approaches that can support your overall health while living with arthritis.

You’ll learn about:
• Holistic approaches to arthritis care
• Safe complementary therapy options
• How to build a whole-body care plan alongside your medical treatment

Register today: https://arthr.org/46xcO8H.

Made possible with support from 1MD Nutrition.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: MSU Federal Credit Union

Some partnerships grow from a single event. Others become part of the fabric of a community.

Our partnership with 𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 is the latter.

MSUFCU has opened doors for the Arthritis Foundation Michigan to connect with new audiences, engage families, and be part of meaningful community moments—from MSUFCU Kids’ Day to our Michigan Arthritis Foundation events and beyond.

What stands out is the depth of the relationship. MSUFCU doesn’t simply put its name behind a cause; its team creates opportunities for us to be present, build connections, and bring greater visibility to the arthritis community.

That kind of partnership has real value. It expands our reach, strengthens our relationships across Michigan, and creates new possibilities for impact.

We’re proud to have 𝗠𝗦𝗨𝗙𝗖𝗨 as a Community Impact Partner and look forward to continuing to build on what we’ve started together.

Thank you, MSUFCU, for investing in our community and being a partner in the work ahead. 💚

Pain isn’t all in your head — but your brain does play a role in how you experience it.

In this episode, a pain expert explains the different types of pain, how the brain and body work together and practical strategies that may help you better manage pain. Tune in to learn more and discover tools you can use in daily life. https://arthr.org/4hagJxl

Considering joint surgery? You don't have to navigate the process without answers.

This upcoming webinar will cover what to expect before, during and after joint surgery, with expert insights from specialists in shoulder, hip and knee surgery.

The webinar is free, but pre-registration is required. Save your spot and come prepared with your questions. https://arthr.org/4wVX7mj