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Who we are
The Arthritis Association of Louisiana is the only local nonprofit organization providing information, services and support to people with arthritis in Louisiana. Our mission is to improve lives through continuing community service, education and support of research for arthritis and related diseases.
You can also look at some recent photos of the board and staff.
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Staff
Karen Kennedy President & CEO Caroline Messenger Office Administrator |
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Location
4939 Jamestown Suite 104A Baton Rouge, LA 70898 Phone: (225) 761-8230 Toll-free: 1-866-390-8736 FAX: (225) 761-8520 |
2010 Board of Directors
| Sharon Holder, Chair Ochsner Clinic of Baton Rouge Steven Winkler, Secretary/Treasurer Fran Bussie Lance Leger, R.N., BSN Abbott Immunology Dr. Stephen Lindsey Ochsner Clinic of Baton Rouge Hillar Moore Loyd Rockhold, Board Member Emeritus Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez |
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Above: At the AAOLA's 2007 Annual Meeting, Vice Chair Dr. Stephen Pollet (left) talks with CEO Karen Kennnedy and board member Phil Waterman. Visit our photo gallery to see more pics!
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Our history
The Arthritis Association of Louisiana was founded in February 2004 with initial funding from the Capital Area United Way and Special Children's Foundation by a group of arthritis patients, people affected by arthritis in their families, and health care providers who work with arthritis patients. After the closing of the local chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, these community leaders were determined to provide the support, information, and services that people with arthritis and related diseases need.
Today, the AAOLA is a United Way agency primarily serving the greater Baton Rouge area, with plans to expand throughout South Louisiana.
The AAOLA produces Camp J.A.M. (Juvenile Arthritis & Me) annually for children and teens with arthritis and their families. We also hold an annual Tribute to Excellence Gala to raise funds for our programs and services. The 2007 Gala honored Price and Shirley LeBlanc and their family, and the 2008 honoree was Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden. Read more and see photos from previous galas. You can also learn more about our programs and services or take a look at our calendar of upcoming events — or, consider some ways you can help the Arthritis Association of Louisiana!
The Mission of the Arthritis Association of Louisiana
is to improve lives through continuing community service,
education and support of research for arthritis and related diseases.
Questions or comments?
E-mail Karen Kennedy
4939 Jamestown
Suite 104 A
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Phone: (225) 761-8230
Toll-free: 1-866-390-8736
FAX: (225) 761-8520
You can also look at some recent photos of the board and staff.
|
Staff
Karen Kennedy President & CEO Caroline Messenger Office Administrator |
|
Location
4939 Jamestown Suite 104A Baton Rouge, LA 70898 Phone: (225) 761-8230 Toll-free: 1-866-390-8736 FAX: (225) 761-8520 |
2010 Board of Directors
| Sharon Holder, Chair Ochsner Clinic of Baton Rouge Steven Winkler, Secretary/Treasurer Fran Bussie Lance Leger, R.N., BSN Abbott Immunology Dr. Stephen Lindsey Ochsner Clinic of Baton Rouge Hillar Moore Loyd Rockhold, Board Member Emeritus Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez |
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Above: At the AAOLA's 2007 Annual Meeting, Vice Chair Dr. Stephen Pollet (left) talks with CEO Karen Kennnedy and board member Phil Waterman. Visit our photo gallery to see more pics!
|
Our history
The Arthritis Association of Louisiana was founded in February 2004 with initial funding from the Capital Area United Way and Special Children's Foundation by a group of arthritis patients, people affected by arthritis in their families, and health care providers who work with arthritis patients. After the closing of the local chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, these community leaders were determined to provide the support, information, and services that people with arthritis and related diseases need.
Today, the AAOLA is a United Way agency primarily serving the greater Baton Rouge area, with plans to expand throughout South Louisiana.
The AAOLA produces Camp J.A.M. (Juvenile Arthritis & Me) annually for children and teens with arthritis and their families. We also hold an annual Tribute to Excellence Gala to raise funds for our programs and services. The 2007 Gala honored Price and Shirley LeBlanc and their family, and the 2008 honoree was Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden. Read more and see photos from previous galas. You can also learn more about our programs and services or take a look at our calendar of upcoming events — or, consider some ways you can help the Arthritis Association of Louisiana!
The Mission of the Arthritis Association of Louisiana
is to improve lives through continuing community service,
education and support of research for arthritis and related diseases.
Questions or comments?
E-mail Karen Kennedy
4939 Jamestown
Suite 104 A
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Phone: (225) 761-8230
Toll-free: 1-866-390-8736
FAX: (225) 761-8520