New Coordinators Essentials

The documents in this section are to familiarize new arthritis state coordinators with important background information on the public health approach for arthritis, interventions, surveillance and cooperative agreement 03022. Please read this information and take the online training offered to help establish a foundation and context for your work as a coordinator.

• Compendium of Arthritis Appropriate Physical Activity and Self-Management Education Interventions [PDF - 1.06MB]
• Executive Summary of the Comprehensive Site Visit Report [PDF–49K]
• NAAP Executive Summary [PDF–230K]
• Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series Partnerships: A Step-by-Step Guide
• DP12-1210 Funding Opportunity Announcement - [DOC - 359KB]
• Surveillance Recommendations
• Evidence-based Interventions
• Health Communications Campaigns
• A Public Health Framework for CDC-State Arthritis Prevention Programs [PDF–15K]
• State Arthritis Program Logic Model [PDF–27K]
• BRFSS Questions
• Rationale for Including the Optional BRFSS Arthritis Management Module in Odd Years (2013. 2015. 2017, etc.) [DOC–89K]
• Online Training Courses
• CDC Arthritis Program Staff List (contact your project officer)