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ACT (Arthritis Community Taskforce)

The ACT (Arthritis Community Taskforce) is dedicated to raising the awareness of arthritis to Kansans, increasing the knowledge of and participation in community-based self-management programs, and the collection of data to determine the impact of arthritis in Kansas. ACT is comprised of representatives from the following organizations or entities:

• Arthritis Foundation, Kansas and Western Missouri/Greater Kansas City Chapters
• University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC)
• Kansas Department on Aging
• Kansas Physical Therapy Association
• Kansas State University Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources
• University of Kansas Department of Gerontology
• Kansas Activity Directors Association
• Johnson County Health Department
• Johnson County Area Agency on Aging
• KU School of Medicine – Wichita, Dept. of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
• Kansas Injury and Disability Program
• Kansas Radio Networks
• Kansas State University, Extension Specialist, Aging
• Individuals with Arthritis