Leslie Mento, right, a physical therapist at Sheltering Arms’ Bon-Air location is the lead for their Long COVID program. He helps Joy Hauser-Long, 45, of Blackstone, Va., July 30 with her long-term COVID issues.
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Long COVID’s lasting impact on Richmond residents
Leslie Mento was working as a front line health worker and physical therapist in New York when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. He was among the first in the country to help patients suffering from long-term effects of the virus, a condition then known as post-COVID. Now based in Richmond, Mento continues his work with Long COVID patients at Sheltering Arms’ Bon Air clinic. His experience reflects how the lives of many have been reshaped by this persistent illness and the ongoing efforts to address its impact.
