About the Montana Arthritis Program
- The Montana Arthritis Program mission is to increase access to, and the use of, arthritis appropriate interventions among Montanans who report having arthritis.
- The Montana Arthritis Program is working to improve the quality of life for Montanans affected by arthritis and other rheumatic conditions by increasing awareness how to prevent and reduce arthritis joint pain through evidence-based programs.
- The Montana Arthritis Program collaborates with the Arthritis Foundation, CDC Arthritis Program, National Association for Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), and local community organization to bring awareness of the burden of arthritis in Montana and arthritis exercise and self-management programs to decrease joint pain and stiffness and improve daily function for individuals living with arthritis.
- The Montana Arthritis Program works with local organizations to implement arthritis approved evidence-based classes:
- Walk with Ease
- Group and Self-Directed
- Walk with Ease
- National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)
- Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA)
MONTANA ARTHRITIS PROGRAM
1400 BROADWAY RM C314
PO BOX 202951
HELENA MT 59620
PO BOX 202951
HELENA MT 59620
Heather Welch, Living Well Section Supervisor
Melissa Dale, Program Manager
Erin Bley, Health Educator
Position Vacant, Epidemiologist
Phone:
Email:
James Zaksek, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (406) 444-7408
Email: james.zaksek@mt.gov
