To find the cause, prevention and cure for the more than 100 arthritis related diseases. To improve the quality of life of people with arthritis

Description:
The Arthritis Foundation offers patient service and public education programs for people with arthritis and their families. These services include self management courses, land and aquatic exercise courses, seminars and workshops, up-to-date literature and a website offering full services and information.

History:
The organization was founded nationally in 1948. A Utah Chapter was formed in 1956. The Chapter territory was changed in 1997 to include the state of Idaho as well as Utah.

Contact person: Lisa B. Fall, (800) 444-4993, (email)
Main office number: (801) 536-0990
TDD number: Dial 7-1-1 for Relay Utah
Office fax number: (801) 536-0991

Languages Spoken: English

Address:

448 East 400 South, Suite 103 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.arthritis.org

Miscellaneous Information

Services
	Information and referral Arthritis self-help course PACE program-People with Arthritis Can Exercise Warm water exercise classes at local pools Professional education
Funding
	Special events, direct mail, membership, foundations, special gifts, community health charities, clubs and organizations
Affliations
	National Arthritis Foundation
Other common names for this agency:
	Arthritis Foundation, Utah Chapter