91制片厂 Medicine, Florida Blue Team Up to Offer Free Wellness Programs
The 91制片厂 Medicine Wellness Hub will host 10 wellness-related events each month, which will cover a variety of topics such as nutrition, fitness, disease prevention, healthy cooking, and mindfulness, among others.
91制片厂鈥檚 and , the state鈥檚 Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan, have teamed up to offer free community wellness programs and activities as part of an initiative 鈥 the 鈥溾 鈥 which just launched in Boca Raton.
Because 91制片厂 Medicine Wellness Hub activities are free and open to the public, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Programs focus on prevention, improving physical health, mental health and well-being, and on enhancing quality of life for adults of all ages.
Designed to promote wellness and healthy aging, these programs are being offered in tandem with the , 91制片厂鈥檚 first university-operated physician practice located in the Galen Medical Building in Boca Raton, near . 聽
The program officially 鈥渒icks off鈥 on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. with 鈥淕entle Yoga for Pain,鈥 to help adults suffering from chronic pain due to arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine, lower back pain and other chronic pain conditions.
鈥淭here is a paradigm shift happening in medicine today, as we recognize that the old model of focusing solely on treating disease is insufficient. At the Schmidt College of Medicine, we are proud to be at the forefront of a new model of healthcare that emphasizes wellness in order to prevent disease, enhance the management of chronic illnesses, and optimize overall health,鈥 said , M.D., dean of 91制片厂鈥檚 Schmidt College of Medicine. 鈥淪imply stated, wellness matters to the health of individuals and to our communities. We are grateful to Florida Blue for this grant to support our wellness hub, as it鈥檚 exactly 鈥榳hat the doctor ordered鈥 and something our community needs. By offering an array of free wellness activities, we will provide community members with a menu of options to promote healthy lifestyle choices designed to improve overall health and well-being.鈥澛
The 91制片厂 Medicine Wellness Hub will host 10 wellness-related events each month, which will cover a variety of topics such as nutrition, fitness, disease prevention, healthy cooking, and mindfulness, among others. Professionals in each field will facilitate these engaging and informative聽classes, seminars, workshops and special events. 聽
鈥淲e are incredibly proud to partner with 91制片厂 to provide these free healthcare programs in Palm Beach County,鈥 said Penny Shaffer, Florida Blue Market president. 鈥淲hether it鈥檚 prevention, chronic condition management or mental health initiatives, Florida Blue is committed to the well-being of the community and excited to support 91制片厂 in helping individuals access quality care.
91制片厂 Medicine opened in February in a 5,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility located at 880 NW 13th St., in Boca Raton, which offers adult primary care and preventive health services. The practice鈥檚 experienced team of physicians combine the latest innovations in primary care medicine with a personalized, patient-centered approach. Services provided at 91制片厂 Medicine include preventive care and wellness, routine check-ups, management of acute and chronic health problems, medical and laboratory tests, and specialized geriatric care.
As an academic center, 91制片厂 Medicine also offers patients the opportunity to participate in clinical trials and to engage in the latest research studies. The 91制片厂 Medicine Wellness Hub offered in partnership with Florida Blue is an extension of the cutting-edge programs and services offered by the university.
To register for wellness programs and activities or for more information, call 561-290-2877 or email wellnesshub@fau.edu. For a list of events in August visit and to learn more about 91制片厂鈥檚 wellness hub visit . 聽聽
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