Clinical Small Group Exercise Class

Published March 30, 2021

One of our recent highlights at Healthplex’s Mission Fitness has been our Clinical Small Group exercise class. Participants meet 5x/week with our Clinical Integration Coordinator, Zach Cavazos. One of the major benefits of the Clinical Small Group class is that it is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Every participant trains to improve strength, endurance, cardiovascular performance, and balance throughout the week.

“What we admire about the class is the structure and innovative exercises incorporated into the class to improve on our weaknesses,” said Minnie Kikuchi. Zach Cavazos, the clinical lead of the program had this to say, “Guiding the class is my favorite part of the day. I enjoy getting close with the members not only as clients, but as friends.” We have learned many things from this program the past few months. Most importantly, we learned that we must put a focus on improving our health to give our immune systems the ability to stay healthy.

The class is exceeding our expectations in terms of benefits for the participants. For example, it has a huge value with a lot to offer in terms of the usual benefits of exercise. One aspect we didn’t anticipate is how the social aspect is playing such a huge part in maintaining good mental health. For example, many have noticed having an increasingly positive state of mind.

MRMC Wellness Center’s Transition: Focus on Health

Published March 15, 2021

Member participates in outdoor fitness class at MRMC Wellness Center.

2020 made every fitness center re-evaluate their health and alter their regular exercise routines. The Matagorda Regional Medical Center facility was no exception. MRMC Wellness Center’s transition focuses on health, wellness, and safety. As the major wellness resource in our small community, we are a significant part of the community’s focus for improving overall wellness. We also serve as a place to catch up and socialize with friends. The COVID pandemic definitely put a damper on social gatherings and brick and mortar (face to face) group exercise/personal training.

Our south Texas county was one of the hardest hit with Covid infections and our Hospital was full for weeks with patients. It left our members and MRMC team missing one another and counting down the days until the facility could reopen. Throughout all the changes and losses, we count our daily blessings as we adjust and begin a new normal and continue to work on our overall health/wellness. Some of the changes we implemented at the MRMC Wellness Center’s facility were spacing equipment out, limiting total occupancy capacity, wearing masks, taking daily temperature readings, and adding additional cleaning/disinfecting regimens throughout the day.

Healthplex Associates (HPA) consults with hospitals, health systems, foundations, and universities across the United States to create and manage clinically integrated fitness facilities. Healthplex Associates has developed unique programs to ensure the smooth transition from the clinical setting to the wellness center for people who need long term lifestyle management support for optimal health. HPA has achieved national leadership through innovation and our dedication to patients and clients.

Our combined staff has now served over 400 clients ranging from large hospitals to smaller, community based rural hospitals. We work exclusively with organizations ranging from healthcare systems, universities and foundations who are committed to a vision of improving the health and wellness of the community in which they serve.

Healthplex Associates has developed a unique, hands-on style to assisting and advising clients with an approach that stresses partnerships. We provide an array of services in the Medical Wellness Industry. These services include feasibility studies, audits of existing medical fitness centers and management. Fundamentally, we believe that true community health must include fitness/wellness services and because of our deep healthcare background (all of our principals have health care management or clinical backgrounds), our Healthplex team fully understands the client’s mission and the complexity of today’s healthcare environment.

The management team of Healthplex Associates is made up of some of the nation’s most experienced experts in the field of medically based fitness. Few management firms can boast of the experience in health care, clinical services, and operations of medically based fitness centers that HPA possesses.

Montage Wellness Centers Serve the Needs of California

Published February 25, 2021

The Montage Wellness Centers in Marina and Salinas, CA have remained closed since the middle of July 2020. The closure is mandated by the State and County Health Departments as an infection control measure for COVID19. Keeping with our mission, “to serve the population health and wellness needs of the Monterey Peninsula”, Montage Wellness Centers are opening a large vaccination clinic. The vaccination clinic is launching on February 10, 2021 in our Marina facility, with over 500 vaccinations distributed. We are building our vaccination doses to 1,000 each day as long as the vaccination supply continues to be provided by State and County sources. Combined, we are inoculating over 10,000 members of the public over age 75 and qualified health care workers.

The Marina facility is transforming into a large vaccination clinic by removing all the cardio equipment from the fitness floor. In addition, the fitness studios are being used as vaccination rooms and administrative support areas. Individuals that qualify for the vaccination follow a five step process after they register online for their designated appointment time. First, all individuals provide proper identification for age or health care worker qualification status. Second, they receive their vaccination cards, with the type of vaccine and lot number. Next, they enter into the registration system. Then, they are eligible to receive their vaccine. After receiving a vaccination, individuals must remain in the observation area for 15 minutes. The entire process upon arrival lasts about 25 minutes.

Several HPA staff members are working in the vaccination clinic and are performing a wide variety of duties. These duties range from front line welcoming service to call desk and registration support. The efforst between medical, fitness and volunteer staff is being praised by the public. Montage Health is the largest distributer of vaccines in Monterey County. We plan to continue the public vaccination efforts through April and hope to reopen the fitness facilities this summer.

Welcome Back! Pennsylvania Centers

Published January 6, 2021

Healthplex Associates opens Pennsylvania Centers

Healthplex Associates welcomes back The Center for Fitness and Health and EQT Recreation Center. The recent shutdowns the Pennsylvania centers finally came to an end on Monday. HPA’s wellness centers are seeing an increase in attendance. Members are excited to get a jump start on their 2021 fitness and health goals! Chad Vorderbrueggen, the fitness director at the Center for Fitness and Health, said ” Fitness in 2021 is making a big comeback. It’s very important and recognized in this pandemic that health and wellness is the wave of the future, especially to fight off diseases. “. At the EQT Recreation Center, general manager Louis Pellegrini said people were waiting at the door when the facility opened at 8 AM Monday. ” The first day back has been fantastic’, he said. “People were ready.”

Wellness Centers Giving Back to Their Communities

Published December 24, 2020

Healthplex Wellness Centers are Giving Back

Healthplex Associates is thankful for all of our wellness centers! They are busy giving back to their communities during the holiday season. From food drives to angel trees, Healthplex Associates is focusing on spreading joy!

Indianapolis Healthplex-Happy Birthday

Published October 5, 2020

Indianapolis Healthplex Birthday Week.

HPA wishes Happy Birthday to the Indianapolis Healthplex! In Celebration, the Healthplex having an exciting Member Appreciation week!

Member Satisfaction-Healthplex Webinar

Published February 29, 2020

Member Satisfaction Webinar

Please Healthplex Associates March 4th at 12:30 P.M. EST for a FREE webinar on Taking the Pulse: Measuring Member Satisfaction. Member satisfaction surveys are a valuable tool in medical wellness centers for many reasons. Learn the who, what, why, when, and how of customer satisfaction surveys.