the arthritis foundation is the only national voluntary health organization whose purpose is directed solely to all forms of arthritis. the arthritis foundation has national and international programs involving support for scientific research public information and education for affected patients and their families training of specialists public awareness and local community assistance. local branch chapters of the arthritis foundation serve to disseminate information about arthritis and rheumatic diseases as well as function as referral centers. moreover many of the various forms of arthritis have their own foundations that serve as information and referral resources for local communities.
what is the arthritis foundation?