Nursing Career Fair July 15, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Nursing Job Fair : Seeking registered nurses and nursing techs. Register today! Free
Staying Engaged in Life October 21, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am Join our recreational therapists to understand why leisure is so important. You'll learn strategies for staying engaged, resources in your community, and options for adaptive recreation equipment.
Staying on the Road to Recovery October 21, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Join Dr. Mark Bender, Medical Psychologist, to learn about the common challenges after discharge from inpatient rehab. Develop important skills to enhance your quality of life!
RVA Aphasia Meeting December 9, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm General Michael Hayden is a retired U.S. Air Force four-star general and the former director of the National Security Agency and Central Intelligence Agency. He is a stroke survivor who is now living with aphasia.
Improving Arm & Hand Functioning February 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am Join Jessie Lowman, Occupational Therapy Leader, to learn tips on how to improve arm and hand function including: • Strategies facilitating arm & hand use • Syndromes of arm/shoulder • Diagnosis affecting arm/shoulder • Home exercise tips that improve grip, endurance, and strength Due to COVID precautions, this event will be held virtually via Microsoft […] Free
How to Keep Your Wheelchair Running Smoothly February 17, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Join Megan Murphey, Assistive Technology Specialist, to learn tips on how to keep your wheelchair running smoothly including: Power assist options for wheelchairs New accessories for wheelchairs New seat functions for power wheelchairs Review of wheelchair maintenance Due to COVID precautions, this event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Please complete the brief form […] Free
Limb Loss Awareness Event April 28, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Join us for a virtual event featuring Robert Anthony – a motivational speaker, professional prosthetic educator, U.S Amputee Soccer player, American Ninja Warrior Season 9 participant, and founder of "Limb Possible” – as he shares his inspirational story and the challenges he’s overcome. We’ll also share helpful information about community resources and support groups. Free
Stroke Awareness Month – Featuring Olivia Lewis May 25, 2022 @ 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Join us for a virtual event featuring brainstem stroke survivor and motivational speaker Olivia Lewis as she shares her inspirational story and the challenges she’s overcome throughout her own recovery journey. Free
Brain Exercises August 18, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am Learn strategies for an engaged and active mind after returning to the community Free
Fighting Fatigue August 18, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Combating tiredness and fatigue after a stroke By: Logan Shuping, PT, DPT, NCS, Clinical Leader – Stroke Unit Free
Nursing Open House October 5, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Please join us for our Nursing Open House! Sheltering Arms Institute nursing team members will be on site to offer tours of the facility and answer questions about our physical rehabilitation hospital.If you are interested in more information, but cannot attend the open house, please complete the brief form on ShelteringArmsInstitute.com/nurses or email nursing@sai.rehab and a member of our HR team will reach out to you to answer your questions and schedule a personal tour.We look forward to meeting you! Free
Navigating Follow-Up Medical Care March 14, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Successfully navigating follow-up medical appointments is a critical part to your continued recovery and well-being. Join us in learning some practical strategies to maximize your communication and follow up visits with your medical team.
