The Department of Human Service's Arthritis Program goal is to reduce the impact of arthritis in Oregon through a public health approach, working in collaboration with partners in the public and private sectors. The Arthritis Program worked closely with the Arthritis Network (formerly known as the Arthritis Coalition) to craft a statewide Action Plan that can be used as a template for future planning. The plan's goal is to expand awareness, education and resources to everyone in Oregon and touch as many people's lives as possible.