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
Bridgewater Retirement Comm (Harrisonbrg210 Virginia Avenue, Suite 1102
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2550
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Atlantic Coast Athletic Club500 Albemarle Sq
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 978-3800
www.acac.com/locations/charlottesville/
Upcoming
Events
2013 Taste of the City
When: May 03, 2013Where: Hilton Garden Inn-Downtown Richmond
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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!
Get In
Touch
Richmond, VA 23220
800-365-3811 phone
(804) 359-4900 fax
Virginia Arthritis News
Throw with Joe!
Legendary Quarterback has teamed up with Joint Juice to create a new fun football app where YOU star as the quarterback. Proceeds from download of the app directly benefit the Arthritis Foundation! read more
4 Big Benefits of Exercise
The benefits of exercise are far greater than just burning calories from a recent indulgence. In fact, the many reasons to exercise include reducing inflammation from arthritis and related conditions, reducing the risk of other chronic diseases and easing joint pain. Four studies provide even more reasons to exercise. 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
