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RI Department of Health

 

 

Program Activities
Rhode Island Arthritis Action Program
3 Capitol Hill, Room 408
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 222-1383
Fax: (401) 222-4415
Contact: Pat Rajotte

 

 

Rhode Island Arthritis Action Program

What is the Rhode Island Arthritis Action Program?

  • Funded by CDC since 1999
  • Created State Plan
  • Major Partners with:

Arthritis Foundation
University Of Rhode Island Physical Therapy Program
RI Department of Elderly Affairs
Disabilities and Health Program at HEALTH

  • Arthritis Planning Council meets annually to update the state plan and develop action steps

 

 

RIAAP works to improve the quality of life for Rhode Islander’s with arthritis by promoting:

Weight management
Physical activity
Proper use of arthritis medications