Welcome to Virginia
Home of the many resources available within Arthritis Foundation, Mid Atlantic Region. Here you will find information, programs, special events and volunteer opportunities in your community. Together, we can take prevent, control and ultimately cure arthritis!
Exercise & Education Programs
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Bedford Area Family YMCA1111 Turnpike Rd, PO Box 10216
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-3483
www.bedfordymca.org
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Warm Hearth Village2387 Warm Hearth Dr
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 443-3474
www.retire.org
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Atlantic Coast Athletic Club500 Albemarle Sq
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 978-3800
www.acac.com/locations/charlottesville/
Upcoming
Events
2013 Tri Cities Bone Bash
When: October 25, 2013Where: Holiday Inn Colonial Heights
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2013 Jingle Bell Run-Newport News
When: November 16, 2013Sign up!
2013 Jingle Bell Run-Norfolk
When: November 23, 2013Where: Old Dominion University
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Get In
Touch
Richmond, VA 23220
800-365-3811 phone
(804) 359-4900 fax
Virginia Arthritis News
Headed to your first rheumatologist appointment?
Dr. McGann provides helpful tips of questions to ask, procedures to expect, and a lot of great tips for having a successful first visit to your rheumatologist! read more
Is Joint Replacement Surgery an option?
Join Penny Parker from the Arthritis Foundation as she interviews Dr. Brian Springer, Orthopaedic Surgeon, as they talk about things to consider when making the decision to have joint replacement surgery. read more
The Ultimate Arthritis Diet
One of the most common questions people with any form of arthritis have is, “What can I eat to help my joints?” The answer, fortunately, is that many foods can help. Following a diet low in processed foods and saturated fat and rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts and beans is great for your body. If this advice looks familiar, it’s because these are the principles of the so-called Mediterranean diet, which is frequently touted for its anti-aging, disease-fighting powers. read more
