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.
Wellness Center
Our Frontier Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness equipment available for use, including cardiovascular machines (treadmills, stationary bikes, seated stepper, ellipticals), strength training equipment (pin-adjustable selectorized machines), free weights (dumbbells, resistance bands, medicine balls), yoga mats and blocks, as well as functional training equipment such as BOSU balls and physio balls.
The Wellness Center is open to community members aged 55 and over, as well as Memorial Health System employees and volunteers. We also provide services to Memorial Health System Surgical Bariatric Program patients and Thriver (cancer survivor) patients. ALL members must complete our enrollment process, which includes completion of the health information packet, as well as receiving a medical clearance waiver from their provider, such as a primary care provider. This paperwork is renewed annually by all members.
- Wellness Center Information:
- Hours: Monday – Friday | 6 a.m. – Noon | 2 – 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Frontier Shopping Center | 148 C Gross Street | Marietta, Ohio
- $60 annual membership fee per person. Free for Memorial Health System employees, volunteers, and Silver Sneakers participants
- Staff is onsite at all times to assist with member needs, including supervision for safety, progression of exercise programs, and education on various fitness, wellness, and nutrition topics
New members? Download the Wellness Center Enrollment Packet here:
Then follow these steps:
- Print packet (if you cannot print, feel free to stop by our facility to pick up a packet)
- Complete the health information pages and the waiver/release of liability
- Write your name and phone number on the medical clearance form and take it to your provider. Ask them to fill it out and fax it to us at (740) 376-1990
- Once we receive your forms, we will call you to set up a day and time for a facility orientation*
- Bring the rest of the health information packet with you on the day of your orientation
*What to expect during your orientation:
- Discussion about your fitness and wellness goals (i.e. what brings you here and what would you like to accomplish?)
- Discussion about relevant past medical history, such as orthopedic injuries or surgeries, as well as any limitations or restrictions
- Demonstration and explanation of exercises and use of equipment based on our discussion
- Be prepared to get on the machines to give them a try!
- Dress for success! Please wear comfortable clothing you can move easily in, closed-toe shoes, and avoid dangling jewelry
- Collection of annual fee and/or Silver Sneakers payment information (Silver Sneakers participants pay nothing out of pocket)
- Assignment of a code number to get into the facility (locked 24/7 for safety)
- We will spend about 45 minutes to one hour with you, one-on-one, in order to ensure you feel safe, comfortable, and confident in our facility
Please contact us with any questions or concerns at (740) 568-5380.
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.
Variety Class
Our Variety Class may include cardio/aerobic components, strength training with free weights, bodyweight training, balance, flexibility, and more.
For intermediate to advanced participants
Hours: Monday, Wednesday | 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Frontier Shopping Center | 148 Gross Street, Suite A | Marietta, Ohio
Tai Chi Qi Gong
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
Beginner-friendly, can progress to more advanced classes.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday | 9: 45 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Frontier Shopping Center | 148 Gross Street, Suite A | Marietta, Ohio
Pricing: $10 a month for unlimited classes, or a $5 walk-in fee per class
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, your risk of falling, and ways to enhance your strength and balance.
- No cost to participate, light snacks are 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 that takes place at the Belpre Medical Campus.
- Free, six-week, small group class for patients with Type I or Type II Diabetes
- 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) 568-5380
*If you’d like to work with one of our Registered Dieticians or Diabetes Educators, please call (740) 568-1702. You can also visit Endocrinology | Memorial Health System (mhsystem.org) for more information.
Outreach
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, and hearing. These are available free of charge to our 55 PLUS community.
- See below for additional details, or visit our Classes and Events page
Outreach Screenings
Screening for blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight.
- Every Friday from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. in our Outreach Department
- Frontier Shopping Center | 148 Gross Street, Suite A | Marietta, Ohio
- Fourth Tuesday of the month from 9 – 11 a.m.
- Lower Salem Village Hall | 205 2nd Street | Lower Salem, Ohio
- Second Thursday of the month from 10 – 11 a.m.
- John Dodge Senior Center | 218 4th Street | Beverly, Ohio
Please note: No appointment is necessary for our screenings
Free Hearing Screenings:
Offered monthly with our Department of Audiology.
- Wayne Street Medical Campus | 800 Wayne Street | Marietta, Ohio
- Call (740) 568-4731 for upcoming dates and to register
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