Community Health and Wellness
Our goal is to provide services and programs that encourage and support healthy living and wellness for everyone in the communities that we serve. With our program, LiveMemorialWell, serving as the backbone of our department, we strive to be your partner in health. We hope to provide education, inspiration, motivation, and encouragement as you learn new things, eat better, move more, and share your passions with others.
Services
- We have a full-time Community Outreach Specialist responsible for organizing and facilitating educational programs for a variety of patient and community groups, as well as businesses and organizations. Here, we coordinate Memorial Health System’s involvement in community health fairs and schedule speakers for many topics.
- For health fair participation requests, please fill out the Speaker’s Bureau form or email dshuler@mhsystem.org.
- We also host weekly and monthly screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, hearing, and vision. These are available free of charge to our 55 PLUS community.
- To learn more about our weekly and monthly screenings, visit our Classes and Events page.
Exercise Classes
Our Wellness Center team leads group exercise classes for the members of our communities, ages 18 and older, every Monday and Wednesday at our Marietta location in the Frontier Shopping Center. Our Variety Class may include cardio/aerobic components, strength training with free weights, bodyweight training, balance, flexibility, and more. Tai Chi Qi Gong (Tai Chi Easy) uses simplified Tai Chi based on the four recognized styles of Tai Chi. Tai Chi can improve the quality of life for everyone, whether well or unwell, including those experiencing:
- Chronic pain & health conditions
- Limited mobility
- Anxiety or depression
- Deficient immune systems
Class Schedule:
Variety Class
For intermediate to advanced participants
Monday and Wednesday | 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Location:
Frontier Shopping Center
146A Gross Street
Marietta, Ohio
Tai Chi Qi Gong
Beginner-friendly, can progress to more advanced classes.
Monday and Wednesday | 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. | $10 a month for unlimited classes or $5 walk-in fee, per class
Location:
148 Gross Street, Suite A
Marietta, Ohio
Health system employees and spouses, as well as volunteers, join for free! Call (740) 568-5380 for more information.
Matter of Balance Classes
During our Matter of Balance classes, we will teach you the skills you need to reduce your fear of falling, and ways to enhance your strength and balance.
- No cost to participate, lunch provided at each session
- Four-week program, two days per week
- Classes offered multiple times throughout the year
For more information on upcoming classes or to register, call (740) 374-1799. Or visit our Classes and Events page.
Diabetes Exercise Program
Our Diabetes Exercise Program is a free program located at the Belpre Medical Campus.
- Free, six-week, small group class for patients with Type I or Type II Diabetes
- Virtual classes are available
- Established curriculum with gradual progression of exercises
- Learn how exercise can reduce your blood sugar levels, and work toward a healthy lifestyle change
- Patients must have a referral from a provider (such as a primary care provider) to participate
For more information or to enroll, call (740) 423-3636.
Pre/Post-Natal Care Coaching and Group Classes
These classes, located at the Belpre Medical Campus at 803 Farson Street, Belpre, Ohio, address the physical, mental, and emotional health needs before, during, and after pregnancy. Learn about exercise, rest and recovery, self-care, and sleep for the pre-and post-natal mother, as well as nutritional needs during all stages.
Group class:
- Six-week class with a focus on the three phases of the postpartum journey
- Free to participate
- Patient must have medical clearance from a provider to participate
For individual coaching, please contact Stephanie Bauman for pricing information and to schedule an appointment at (740) 423-3636.
For more information or to enroll, call (740) 423-3636.
