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
Harrison Cty YMCA Lodgerville Branch119 Tolley Drive
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 842-6904
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
M & S Pool Service WVA2412 Collis Ave
Huntington, WV 25703
(304) 525-4039
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
M & S Pool Service2412 Collis Avenue
Huntington, WV 25703
(304) 525-4039
Upcoming
Events
Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program
When: May 02, 2013 – May 03, 2013Where: Embassy Suites
Sign up!
2013 JA Motorcade
When: May 18, 2013Where: Ault Park Concours d'Elegance
Sign up!
Youth Judging Committee
When: June 09, 2013Sign up!
Get In
Touch
Charleston, WV 25301
304.205.1510 phone
412.539.1182 fax
West Virginia Arthritis News
WV Rep. McKinley named co-chair of arthritis caucus
Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., has been named co-chair of the Bicameral Congressional Arthritis Caucus. The mission of the caucus is to serve as a clearinghouse for information or arthritis. The caucus works to raise awareness and educates members on how it affects their communities.
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2013 JA Conference Scholarship Applications

Scholarship applications for the National JA Conference are now available! This year’s conference will be held in Anaheim, CA from July 18-21.
Click here for an application and more information.
Two Biologics Help Children with Systemic Juvenile Arthritis
New studies testing the effectiveness of two biologics in children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) have found that both drugs – tocilizumab (Actemra) and canakinumab (Ilaris) – result in major improvements. In some cases, kids felt better within a day.
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