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<DIV>I'd like to introduce you to Walk With Ease, a new evidence-based self-management program from the Arthritis Foundation involving health education and walking. This is a great program for workplaces or other community groups. Please see the FAQ attachment for general information. </DIV>
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<DIV>We're currently offering a $25 scholarship for individuals wishing to become trained as a leader, which covers half of the online training fee. The Leader Recruitment Kit with application are also attached. Please feel free to pass this opportunity on to your community partners. If they'd like to become trained to offer the program, they should fill out the application form and return it to Cindy Bishop at the Arthritis Foundation (info on application, and cc'd here).</DIV>
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<DIV>Let me know if you have any questions about this beneficial new program.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks,</DIV>
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<DIV>April</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>April Rautio</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Community Programs Liaison</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Arthritis Program Coordinator<BR></FONT><FONT face=Arial>Oregon Health Authority</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>800 NE Oregon St., Ste 730<BR>Portland, OR 97232<BR></FONT><A href="mailto:april.l.rautio@state.or.us"><FONT face=Arial>april.l.rautio@state.or.us</FONT></A><BR><FONT face=Arial>tel: (971) 673-2283</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>fax: (971) 673-0994</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Blackberry: (503) 793-9999</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>