service for the entire state of Virginia, as well as parts of West Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. Life-Guard helicopters operation began in 1981 and Lifeguard became Virginia's first air ambulance service. Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences The Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences is a 55,000 square foot facility that provides general orthopaedic, total joints care, sports medicine, brain disorder and neurosurgery services. Carilion Wellness Carilion Wellness is a system of fitness centers owned and operated by Carilion Clinic. With locations in Roanoke, Botetourt and Blacksburg, Carilion Wellness has more than 6,700 members. The fitness centers offer exercise classes, gym equipment, indoor and outdoor pools, as well as wellness programs and services such as nutrition consultations and personal training. Velocity Care Carilion Clinic runs eight urgent care centers under the brand name Velocity Care. The urgent clinics offer walk-in medical services for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Services include lab work and imagining services, and treatments for common illnesses and injuries. Community benefit Carilion Clinic contributes a portion of its revenue to various medical causes around the Roanoke Valley. In 2016, around $171 million were donated. This includes $72 million for charity care, $55 million for other uncompensated care, $33 million for education, $11 million for community outreach, and $842 thousand for research. See also Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Carilion New River Valley Medical Center Nancy Agee References External links Carilion Clinic Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute Jefferson College of Health Sciences Companies based in Roanoke, Virginia