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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Division of Adult and Community Health
Health Care and Aging Studies Branch
Arthritis Program
Mailstop K-51
4770 Buford Highway NE
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
Phone: 770.488.5464
Fax: 770.488.5964
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State Programs
Program Descriptions
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Arthritis Program
State Burden
Approximately 1.1 million, or 27% of Wisconsin’s adult population
report doctor-diagnosed arthritis. According to the 2003 Behavioral Risk
Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS), about 54% of adults over 65 years
have arthritis, compared to 34% of adults aged 45–64 years and 12% of
adults aged 18–44 years.
Other Wisconsin arthritis-related information:
- More women (30%) than men (23%) have arthritis.
- The distribution of arthritis among racial and ethnic groups is as
follows: Whites, 27%, African Americans 31%, Hispanic 24%, and other
24%.
- About 29% of working age adults (18-64 years) reports that arthritis
affects their work for pay.
- Of persons with arthritis, 30% are obese.
- Persons without arthritis are more likely (92%) to report good or
excellent health, in comparison with persons with arthritis (76%).
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
estimates that arthritis and other rheumatic diseases cost Wisconsin
$1.7 billion. This amounts to $1 billion in direct costs (ambulatory
care, hospitalizations) and $700 million in indirect costs (disability,
lost productivity).
Arthritis Coalition
The Wisconsin Arthritis Action Council’s (previously Advisory
Council) membership includes approximately 40 health care professionals,
educators, hospital administrators, consumers, organizations promoting
physical activity, local and state health departments, the state unit on
aging, and community-based organizations.
Key Partners
- Arthritis Foundation-Wisconsin Chapter
- Milwaukee Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
- University of Wisconsin Madison Area Technical College
- Wisconsin Educational Association Council (WEAC)
- Wisconsin Division of Disability and Elder Services (DDES)
Intervention and Partnership Highlights
- Conducting a series of the CDC developed public awareness
communications campaigns in Wisconsin communities. The Program
conducted campaigns in the following communities: Milwaukee’s
African American community (2004); Milwaukee’s Hispanic/Latino
community (2005), the City of Beloit (2005), and Oneida County
(2006).
- Contracting with Milwaukee AHEC to coordinate the Arthritis
Program. The program coordinator based in Milwaukee, partners with
Milwaukee’s diverse priority populations and with the statewide
chronic disease programs.
- Partnering with the Arthritis Foundation-Wisconsin Chapter for
the following programs:
- Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (formerly PACE)
This program is a land-based exercise program for people with
arthritis. In 2005, there were 69 program sites, often senior
centers. Other sites include retirement centers, hospitals,
churches, fitness centers, and municipal parks and recreation
facilities.
- Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
This program is usually offered in partnership with local YMCAs
but also in other locations with warm water pools, such as
fitness centers. In 2005, there were 57 ongoing Aquatic classes
in Wisconsin.
- Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program (formerly ASHC)
This 6-week course is designed to teach self-management skills
so that people with arthritis can function more effectively on a
day-to-day basis. Topics covered include medication management,
managing fatigue, problem-solving techniques, nutrition, and
exercise, and confidence building. In 2005, there were 6
courses. Two Milwaukee-based instructors are certified to teach
the Spanish ASHC.
- Collaborating with the DHFS’s DDES to coordinate Chronic Disease
Self-Management Courses on a statewide basis. DDES uses Center for
Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) funds for statewide training through the
Aging and Disabilities Resources Centers. In 2005 over 100 program
leaders were trained.
- Partnering with the Wisconsin Medical Society to publish a special
issue of the Wisconsin Medical Journal, “Getting a Grip on Arthritis”
December 2003.
Program Documents
Contact Information
Anne Kissack RD
Milwaukee Area Health Education Center
Arthritis Coordinator
2224 W. Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Telephone: 414-344-0675 ext. 226
Fax: 414-344-0677
E-mail: akissack@milahec.org
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Page last modified: February 26, 2007
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