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There’s a new face at Sheltering Arms!  We’re very excited to announce the addition of Aaron Jones, M.D. to our team of physicians. Dr. Jones received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and completed his Medical Degree and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency with VCU Health System. He also has experience evaluating and treating patients in the urgent care setting.

Currently, Dr. Jones sees patients at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Hanover, and at the Sheltering Arms outpatient clinics in Hanover and on Maple Avenue. He has particular expertise in the following areas:

Stroke Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Treatment and Management of Sports Injuries
Treatment and Management of Acute and Chronic Back Pain and Extremity Pain
Electrodiagnostics (EMG studies)
Amputation Management

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jones, or any of the Sheltering Arms physicians, call (804) 764-1001 or toll-free 1-877-56-REHAB.

Sheltering Arms is once again collaborating with Governor Timothy M. Kaine to declare the third week in September Rehabilitation Awareness Week in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition to the governor’s signed proclamation, Sheltering Arms will honor the hard work and triumphs of all physical rehabilitation patients during this week with the third annual Celebration of the Power to Overcome. This event will take place on Wednesday, September 23 in the Grand Ballroom of The Jefferson Hotel.

The keynote speaker for this year is Mr. Scott Burton, an award-winning comedian, world-class juggler, and cancer survivor who travels across the country providing inspirational entertainment.  He will share with us the story of his strenuous yet inspirational path of rehabilitation.

Many state representatives have already committed to attending, and the audience will be comprised of former patients, supporters of Sheltering Arms, and many important decision-makers in the healthcare field.  Any donations from the event will subsidize our mission to deliver services to all those in need, regardless of ability to pay.

This will be a truly inspirational event not only for individuals currently facing health challenges, but for all of us who face an uncertain future. Please take some time during the Rehabilitation Awareness week to renew your commitment to the 52 million Americans living with disabilities who, with the help of physical rehabilitation, are able to regain function and enjoy life!

Big changes are on the way at the Sheltering Arms facility at Memorial Regional Medical Center in Hanover County!  We’re in the process of consolidating clinic space on the MRMC campus. Once renovations are complete, physician services and outpatient physical therapy will all be offered in the same clinic, in Medical Office Building I.

With ample parking and easy access to a variety of clinical specialists, patients will be more able to relax and focus on one thing – getting better! Stay tuned for pictures of the newly remodeled space.

The brand new Sheltering Arms Spine Clinic is up and running at our Bon Air location, and you can learn more about it in an upcoming segment on WRIC, TV-8!

Dr. Scott Schimpff, board certified in both Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, uses the latest equipment and x-ray technology to ensure precision in his techniques to help his patients relieve back, neck and hip pain at the Spine Clinic. In addition, he has a full spectrum of treatment resources available to help patients all under one roof, including a warm-water therapeutic pool!   With medical professionals like Dr. Schimpff and the myriad resources available at Sheltering Arms, pain can be resolved quickly and thoroughly.

Learn more about the Sheltering Arms Spine Clinic on WRIC’s Medical Minute on during the 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. newscast on Monday, July 6.

On May 28th, 2009, Sheltering Arms welcomed former patients and community members to a free seminar to learn about the Bioness® devices and therapy programs offered at several Sheltering Arms locations. Over sixty people registered for the educational session held at the Science Museum of Virginia.

Sheltering Arms was the first health care provider in the state of Virginia to offer the award-winning, user-friendly Bioness® medical devices, which use electrical stimulation to help patients recovering from neurological conditions regain mobility and independence.

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