OA Action Alliance

We are committed to addressing OA as a national health priority and promoting effective policy solutions that aim to address the individual and national toll of OA. With your support, we can continue this mission. Please visit oaaction.unc.edu/about-the-alli… to make a donation today!

Your spine carries more than just your weight… it carries your quality of life. This Chronic Disease Awareness Month, we're sharing important insights about how weight can affect spinal health and overall well-being. From everyday comfort to long-term mobility, your spine plays…

Do you have an aging and sedentary workforce? Your employees may be at risk for developing #osteoarthritis (OA), a common and painful condition. Find out how you can help employees manage OA at work at unc.live/3o2hcXB

July is Chronic Disease Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of long-term health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and #osteoarthritis. Learn how we plan to address the individual and national toll of these chronic diseases at bit.ly/46Xq7Rh

Check out this article written on the happenings of one of the 150+ Member Organizations of our national coalition, @Healthnix! vitafoodsinsights.com/personalised-n…

Dr. Christine Pellegrini of the USCPRC recently completed a study evaluating a telephone-delivered adaptation of the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease program. Findings show significant improvements in physical function, fatigue, + self-management among adults with arthritis.

More than 32.5 million U.S. Adults have #osteoarthritis but it is not the inevitable result of aging. Click this link to access public health strategies that can help to prevent and manage OA. unc.live/3reeeym

It is a common MYTH that cracking your knuckles causes #osteoarthritis. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Happy Park and Recreation Professionals Day! Each year, during Park and Recreation Month, we carve out a day to really spotlight the folks behind the field. Your passion, commitment, and expertise are what make this field the incredible career path and community resource it is.…

New from the USC Prevention Research Center! Our latest study explores how churches across 23 states implemented the FAN (Faith, Activity, and Nutrition) program to support healthy eating + physical activity. Check out this visual summary of key outcomes and CFIR insights!

"There’s almost nothing exercise doesn’t help. That goes double when you have osteoarthritis (OA)." Learn more about OA and movement from the @arthritisfdn at arthritis.org/health-wellnes…

Join us for our upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar TOMORROW at 12PM ET. Register Today! bit.ly/4e9H90d #osteoarthritis #StandUp2OA @aposhealthUS

The @oaactionallianc has a longstanding partnership with @nrpa_news, and we hope you will join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Park and Recreation Month! Learn more at mailchi.mp/unc/standup2oa… #BuildTogetherPlayTogether #osteoarthritis

Congratulations to Serena Weisner, @oaactionallianc Director of Community Programming, for being elected as an At-Large Member for the @NACDDInfo Arthritis Council Steering Committee 2025-26! Learn more at actiononarthritis.chronicdisease.org/council/

Join us for our upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar on Wednesday, July 16th at 12PM ET. Register Today! bit.ly/4e9H90d #osteoarthritis #StandUp2OA @aposhealthUS

Together we can #StandUp2OA and address the growing burden of OA. Click this link to sign up to receive our newsletters, filled with many great tips and peer-reviewed research studies to help you prevent OA and help spread the message of prevention! bit.ly/46zkxlw

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life – in the apps we use, the websites we visit, and even in how healthcare is delivered. Take the #ACESurvey to share your thoughts on #AI and arthritis care: bit.ly/ABNAISurveyEN @ACEJointHealth @LupusOrg @spondylitis