Arthritis

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States and it limits the activities of 875,000 adults in Michigan.

The term "arthritis" covers more than 100 diseases and conditions affecting joints, the surrounding tissues, and other connective tissues. Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, gout, bursitis, rheumatic fever, Lyme disease, carpal tunnel disease and other disorders.

The Michigan Arthritis Program is working with multiple partners and stakeholders including the Michigan Arthritis Collaborative Partnership to ensure that people with arthritis have an improved quality of life.

For additional information, please contact:

Steve Springer, Michigan Arthritis Program Coordinator
(517) 335-8402
SpringerS@michigan.gov

Karen McCloskey, Arthritis Partnership Coordinator
(517) 335-1236
McCloskeyK@michigan.gov

For a brief overview of arthritis, including its impact on people and society as well as what increases risk and what helps to improve quality of life, view the Michigan Arthritis Fact Sheet (released May 2009).

The Michigan Arthritis Collaborative Partnership (MACP) has developed a State of Arthritis in Michigan PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes (released November 2006). You may use this presentation if you wish.