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Suggestions for Increasing Gender Diversity in Rheumatology

Ann Kepler | October 1, 2012

How to eliminate gender disparity in the rheumatology workforce

American College of Rheumatology Simple Tasks Campaign Marks One Year

Carol Patton | September 5, 2012

Campaign raises awareness about rheumatologists and rheumatic diseases.

The Happiest Specialty: Rheumatology Is #1!

James R. O’Dell, MD | July 10, 2012

Why are we all smiling, and how can we spread it around?

Tech Talk: Apps Put More Rheumatology Information at Fingertips

Thomas R. Collins | June 10, 2012

With more and more mobile devices and apps coming onto the market, more and more information is available to rheumatologists on the go.

Tech Talk: Tapping Computer Power to Promote Physical Therapy

Thomas R. Collins | May 9, 2012

Physical therapy for rheumatoid arthritis patients is crucial to treating their disease. A group of researchers is trying to harness the power of computer technology to make physical therapy something that patients look forward to.

Five Ways to Get Involved in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Simple Tasks Campaign

Staff | April 6, 2012

Last September, the ACR launched its first public relations campaign, called Simple Tasks. Here are five ways you can become a part of this important campaign.

ACR’s Advocacy Toolkit

Staff | March 8, 2012

Ways to contact your member of Congress; tips for communicating with your member of Congress; ways to get patients involved; and donloadable briefs, posters, and brochures.

A Productive Year Ahead

James R. O'Dell, MD | December 12, 2011

Rheumatologists face challenges and unique opportunities in the coming year

Congress Spending More Time at Home: Good News for Advocates

Staff | May 16, 2011

Members of Congress will spend more time in their respective districts this year. This is great news for both experienced and new advocates, because members of Congress are often more accessible when they are home. If you are apprehensive about meeting with your members of Congress in Washington, D.C., these district work periods provide the perfect opportunity to begin building a valuable relationship with your legislators. Here are a few ways for you to reach out to your legislators while they are at home.

ACR launches its First Public Relations campaign

Stanley B. Cohen, MD | November 1, 2010

Many of us have experienced that look—confusion—when you tell someone that you work in rheumatology. It happens at dinner parties, in line at the grocery store, and during conversations on airplanes. The look can open the door to conversations about rheumatology. However, when the influential people whose decisions affect our specialty don’t know who we…