Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce that its Fitness
Center has achieved Facility Recertification by the Medical Fitness Association,
the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically
integrated wellness and fitness facilities.
This recertification represents a significant continuing commitment by
Thibodaux Regional to offer the highest standards of professional expertise
and quality programming and services. Thibodaux Regional Fitness Center
is committed to assisting members in developing and maintaining a healthy
lifestyle that minimizes the risk of illness and disease and promote overall wellness.
The Medical Fitness Association’s Facility Certification is the first
and only certification offered specifically to facilities in the medical
fitness industry—an industry that serves over four million members
worldwide. Based on the Association’s internationally recognized
Standards and Guidelines for Medical Fitness Facilities, the certification
process involves an in-depth, on-site review of a facility’s adherence
to a set of prescribed standards and guidelines. The certification process
is an integral part of ensuring that facilities provide a high level of
quality and safety in the programs and services they deliver in order
for them to become fully integrated into the local continuum of healthcare.
The Medical Fitness Association Facility Certification is recognized as
a mark of excellence in the health and wellness industry.
“Achieving recertification from the Medical Fitness Association reflects
the hard work and continued dedication of our entire team,” said
Christina Myhand, Fitness Center Director. “This certification underscores
Thibodaux Regional’s commitment to offering exceptional services
in education, operational excellence, customer service, and emergency
preparedness. We are proud to be one of just 52 fitness centers in North
America, and the only one in this region, to receive this prestigious
recognition.”
According to David Flench, FACHE, FMFA, President and CEO of the Medical
Fitness Association, “As the incidence of chronic disease continues
to rise, the need for medical fitness facilities to offer a high standard
of programming for the communities they serve is more important than ever.
Studies have shown that when people maintain an active lifestyle, especially
in a safe environment, they reduce the risk of illness down the road.
Thibodaux Regional Fitness Center has taken an important step in providing
this extraordinary level of care.”