Stanford Patient Education Research Center, that provides a list of organizations around the country that offer self-management programs for arthritis and other chronic diseases.
LIBRARIES
PeaceHealth Southwest's Medical Library (360) 514-2045 Hours: 8am to 4:30pm Open to the public with librarian assistance finding books, journals and online resources for medical information.
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District (360) 695-1561 Hours vary by location. This district has 13 Libraries, 3 Book Mobiles, internet access and electronic services serving a 4-county area. Call for hours and the library nearest you or check out their website.
Washington State University Vancouver Library (360) 546-9680 Hours vary by semester. This public university in the Salmon Creek area of Clark County is open to the public and has librarian assistance onsite. Website
BOOKS
Arthritis by John A. Flynn, MD, 2006
Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis: The scientifically proven program that allows people with arthritis to take charge of their disease by Miriam Nelson, MD 2002
The Arthritis Help Book by Kate Lorig, RN, Dr.P.H. & James Fries, MD, 2006
