Vision
We envision a world where no one suffers from rheumatoid disease.
Mission
RPF is dedicated to improving the lives of people with Rheumatoid disease.
Core values
Every day, these guiding principles serve as a compass for our board and staff.
Quality
We work towards excellence in fulfilling our mission to improve the lives of people with rheumatoid disease.
Teamwork with patients
We recognize patients as essential partners in efforts of scientific discovery, disease education, and awareness.
Commitment
We are passionate in our dedication to see a world where no on suffers from rheumatoid disease.
Cure
To contribute to and promote scientific discovery that leads to a cure.
Leadership
We are leaders in the fight against rheumatoid disease. Through hard work and creativity, we provide accurate information about the disease, promote support and quality care for patients, stimulate increased scientific discovery, and advocate for favorable policies.
Integrity
We are honest and straightforward, treating all with dignity and respect. We act responsibly with resources entrusted to us.
Goals
Our long-term goals support our mission and guide our board in developing our strategic plan.
Awareness
To create greater public awareness of the nature of rheumatoid disease.
Support
To develop resources to support patients in effective healthcare decisions and in advocating for themselves and others.
Advocacy
To advocate for quality healthcare, appropriate disability accommodations, applicability of scientific research, accurate media coverage, and fair governmental policies.
Strategies
We provide educational resources about RA.
We offer opportunities for patients and others to increase RA awareness.
We participate in patient-centered research on RA.
We communicate the RA patient viewpoint through varied media.
We organize collaborations with government and industry to benefit RA patients.
Priorities
Intensify awareness of RA as a systemic disease. Change ICD label to Rheumatoid Disease.
Increase efforts to discover causes of RA.
Improve health care for RA patients. Incorporate extra-articular disease treatment.
Include patient-centered outcome measures in research and clinical settings.
History
The Rheumatoid Patient Foundation was formed early in 2011 with advice and input of numerous leaders in the RA community. RPF was created in response to an outpouring of requests from Rheumatoid patients. The founding Board of Directors was a group of people living with Rheumatoid disease (either RA or JRA).
