North Jersey Regional Arthritis Center

The North Jersey Regional Arthritis Center (NJRAC) is a regionally based arthritis center that serves all northern New Jersey counties.  It was established in 2000 through the enactment of the Arthritis Quality of Life Initiative Act.

The Center’s goals are twofold.  First, it aims to increase awareness about arthritis and osteoporosis, and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.   Second, we provide programs that support better quality of life for those living with arthritis and osteoporosis.  Our activities include information and outreach, physical activity classes, and self-management programs and services for persons affected by arthritis and osteoporosis.

Services

• Physician referrals for diagnosis, treatment, physical and occupational therapy, nutrition counseling and pain management.
• Quality of life programs including:
  • Arthritis Foundation Self Help Program
  • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
  • Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
  • Arthritis Education and Support Group
  • Tai Chi From Arthritis Foundation
  • Project Healthy Bones
• The toll-free Arthritis Help Information line, 1-877-973-6500, provides educational information, program schedules, support and encouragement.
• Publications such as the All About Arthritis newsletter and other educational materials.
• Educational forums, including lectures and workshops for health care professionals and community members.  Topics range from osteoarthritis and osteoporosis to nutrition and complementary therapies.
• Leader training workshops that certify health care professionals and community members to provide a variety of programs designed for people with arthritis.  NJRAC is a designated National Arthritis Foundation training center.