Buena Vista Regional Medical Center - Young at Heart

What is it?

Young at Heart is a free health information club, offering health education, motivation, and wellness services. Benefits and opportunities include monthly education sessions with health care professionals, a 30-minute nutrition consultation, blood pressure checks, glucose testing, colorectal screening kit, body composition test, PSA test, cognitive testing, notary public service, and fitness and health center discounts.

Who is it for?

Area residents 55 years of age and older.

Why do they do it?

Buena Vista leaders feel that it is their responsibility to promote healthy lifestyles and assist citizens in making good health care decisions. This also provides them an opportunity to hear direct feedback from area citizens and enhance the services they offer.

Impact

Participation in monthly events ranges from 60 to 100 people. Many of these participants also become volunteers or auxiliary members.

Contact: Katie Schwint
Executive Director, Communications
Telephone: 712-213-8601
E-mail: schwint.katie@bvrmc.org