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Citizens Memorial Hospital - Senior Health Center
The Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Senior Health Center offers health and fitness-related services designed for individuals 55 and older. Membership is free; services include open pool time and hot tub use, exercise equipment, exercise classes, strength-building classes, blood pressure monitoring, walking trail, lending library, computers and Internet access and health education.
What is it?
The Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Senior Health Center offers health and fitness-related services designed for individuals 55 and older. Membership is free; services include open pool time and hot tub use, exercise equipment, exercise classes, strength-building classes, blood pressure monitoring, walking trail, lending library, computers and Internet access and health education.
Who is it for?
Individuals 55 and older in the CMH service area.
Why do they do it?
The initiative was developed in response to community partnerships between CMH, the City of Bolivar, Polk County Health Center and various local businesses and individuals who recognized the need for affordable and accessible health and fitness opportunities for seniors.
Impact
Since the Senior Health Center’s opening in 2004, 2,546 people have enrolled with an average of 13 new enrollees per month. Member surveys indicate health benefits such as increased strength, more energy and decreased blood pressure.
Contact: Jody Pool
Senior Health Center Coordinator
Telephone: 417-777-7171
E-mail: jpool1@citizensmemorial.com
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