Tag: Arthritis Foundation

  • Volunteer – It’s a Good Thing

    Alzheimer’s Association Aloha Chapter Kauai Program Office Humberto Blanco | 808-245-3200 | HBlanco@alz.org Help as an administrative/program organizer at a dementia clinic; support grant procurement, help in health fair booths, general administration, office support and data entry. Alzheimer’s Association Oahu Pamela Scott, Program Director | 808-591-2785 | pscott@alz.org Enjoy a team purpose: assist with office…

  • Dr. Thomas Kane: A Lifetime Commitment to Bringing Hope and Help to People with Arthritis

    Dr. Thomas Kane: A Lifetime Commitment to Bringing Hope and Help to People with Arthritis

    Dr. Thomas J. Kane, III, is the founder and chief orthopedic director of the Kane Orthopedic Institute. He has been selected as the Hawai‘i Arthritis Foundation Medical Honoree for 2013 based on his exceptional contribution to the treatment and care of people with arthritis across the state.

  • Osteoarthritis

    Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. Osteoarthritis is the commonest form of arthritis. It is also known as degenerative joint disease. According to the Arthritis Foundation, this chronic disease affects more than 27 million Americans. More than half the seniors over age 65 have evidence of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the joint cartilage…