May is Arthritis Awareness Month; New Feature for Arthritis Awareness Month; New Healthy Living with Arthritis Episode; Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Adults; OA Action Alliance Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs; 6th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium; Walk with Ease, Jackson, TN

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NEW Arthritis Awareness Month Feature May is Arthritis Awareness Month. The "Healthy Living with Arthritis" web feature discusses a new podcast series to educate health care professionals and the public about low-cost, community-based arthritis intervention programs. Nearly 59 million people are diagnosed with arthritis, making it a leading cause of disability in the United States. Educating patients and connecting them to evidence-based interventions are important ways to help them manage symptoms. Read Here NEW Healthy Living With Arthritis Podcast Episode The latest episode of Healthy Living with Arthritis is now out! This episode, “Chronic Pain Self-Management Program,” focuses on the CDC-recognized arthritis-appropriate, evidence-based intervention by the same name. CDC arthritis subject matter expert Anika Foster, DrPH, MPH, discusses the program in depth and shares resources for finding remote or in-person options near you. Listen Now Subscribe Here NEW Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Adults, by Detailed Race and Ethnicity The Division of Health Interview Statistics of the National Center for Health Statistics is pleased to announce the Internet release of Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Adults, by Detailed Race and Ethnicity. This new data query tool provides estimates as 3-year averages of selected health topics for adults, including doctor-diagnosed arthritis, diabetes, and disability status, based on the 2019–2021 final data from the National Health Interview Survey. Learn More

Osteoarthritis (OA) Action Alliance Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs The OA Action Alliance supports people living with arthritis by offering lifestyle management programs that help them take control of their symptoms. These programs also help people connect with others who live with arthritis and other chronic diseases. Group and in-person options are available for physical activity and chronic disease self-management education programs. Visit the OA Action Alliance to learn more. Learn More

Register for the 6th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium Mental health is important at every age. Join a free virtual event on May 11 that will provide professionals in aging services with the latest tools to improve the lives of older adults in their communities. Learn More

WATCH Walk with Ease in Jackson, Tennessee The Walk with Ease program in South Jackson, Tennessee, received local media attention after it ended on March 17. Read or watch the story to learn how participants benefitted from the program. Thank you to the City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department and the National Recreation and Park Association for sharing this story.

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More Information

5 Ways to Manage Arthritis	CDC's Arthritis Site	About CDC's Arthritis Program	Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (2nd Ed.)

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