Welcome to West Virginia
The West Virginia office of the Arthritis Foundation are working to improve the lives of the 523,000 people across our state who struggle every day with this serious health epidemic.
To help reduce the unacceptable pain, disability and other burdens of arthritis and related diseases, we offer information, events, research grants, advocacy activities and other vital programs and services.
Thank you for your patience as we update our new website. For the most up to date Exercise and Education Programs, please click here.
Exercise & Education Programs
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Belington Wellness210 Sturmer Street
Belington, WV 26250
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Harrison County YMCA WVA119 Tolley Drive
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 842-6904
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Charleston Family YMCA WV300 Hillcrest Drive
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 340-3535
Upcoming
Events
Annie W. Anderson Fall Family Camp
When: October 05, 2013 – October 06, 2013Where: Joy Outdoor Education Center
Sign up!
2013 Jingle Bell Run/Walk Charleston
When: December 07, 2013Where: NiSource/Columbia Gas Parking Lot
Sign up!
Get In
Touch
Charleston, WV 25301
304.205.1510 phone
412.539.1182 fax
West Virginia Arthritis News
New Online Guide Offers Consumer Tools to Make Informed Decisions in Health Insurance Market Place
The Arthritis Foundation announces today the launch of its online Health Insurance Marketplace Toolkit. The online guide aims to help consumers, especially those with arthritis, understand the new Health Insurance Marketplace and make informed decisions about their health care coverage and benefit needs. read more
Study Could Revolutionize Treatment for Osteoarthritis
The Arthritis Foundation awarded a $1 million, multi-institutional grant that could revolutionize future treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) and ignite a new era in drug discovery, as part of our research strategic goal to develop new interventions for OA. By studying anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in the knee, a major risk factor for developing osteoarthritis, researchers seek to discover tools and treatments to detect and reverse OA before symptoms ever appear.
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Free info session for Genesis 5K Training Program!
Join us for a FREE Info Session led by Genesis 5k Training Program and sponsored by The Arthritis Foundation. At the end of the evening, you will have the opportunity to sign up for the Genesis 5k Fall Training Program that begins on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. This is a 10 week program that will prepare you for the Jingle Bell 5k Run/Walk on December 7, 2013. read more
New FREE CD Available! Juvenile Arthritis – Medication Resource CD
The Medication Resource CD is designed to allow you to easily move through the module to the areas that are of interest. You will find interviews with parents, children, and medical staff along with resource and documents for your use. If you would be interested in receiving a free copy of the Medication CD please click here to submit your request.
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Moving Closer to a Cure: An Evening with the Arthritis Foundation in West Virginia
Thank you to everyone who came out to the "Moving Closer to a Cure: An Evening with the Arthritis Foundation in West Virginia" event. Click here to view this slideshow.
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