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Feb, 13-2013 - Sanford Bemidji Laboratories Receive CAP Accreditation
Feb, 13-2013 - Sanford Bagley Welcomes New Clinician
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Oct, 17-2012 - Sanford Welcomes Mateen Rahman, MD
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Jun, 20-2012 - Aging Services of Minnesota Leadership Academy
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Apr, 04-2012 - JoAnn Swiggum Receives Radiology Excellence Award
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Jan, 18-2012 - Friends of Sanford Health Scholarships Available
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Aug, 22-2012 - SilverSneakers® Now Available at Sanford Bagley Medical Center
SilverSneakers® Now Available at Sanford Bagley Medical Center
Sanford Bagley Medical Center, located at 203 4th Street, is recognizing the unique needs of older adults in the community by partnering with the nationally recognized Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program. Sanford Bagley is now able to offer older adults a way to increase their levels of physical activity while motivating them to remain active. SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults and is available at little or no additional cost (beyond any monthly premium) to eligible Medicare health plan and group retiree members.
“Research points to the significant health benefits of regular exercise for older adults,” says Account Manager Bryan Newton. He adds, "Sanford Bagley is part of 10,000 SilverSneakers participating locations across the country. The locations offer The SilverSneakers Muscular Strength & Range of Movement class as well as additional older adult classes helping their members to stay physically healthy. SilverSneakers also offers a great way for them to socialize, meet new friends and have fun.”
With the SilverSneakers premier network, eligible members receive access to a variety of participating locations throughout the country. Many sites offer amenities such as fitness equipment, treadmills and free weights, and the signature SilverSneakers Fitness Program classes, designed specifically for older adults and taught by certified instructors. Additional signature classes, such as YogaStretch and SilverSplash® may be available at select locations. A designated staff member will assist members along the way.
“We are excited about this opportunity to provide exercise space for SilverSneakers and we look forward to this partnership in keeping our community active,” says Sanford Bagley Administrator Kirby Johnson.
To find out if you are eligible for SilverSneakers, please contact your health plan provider. For more information regarding the SilverSneakers Fitness Program, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 888-423-4632.
About the Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program
The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is offered by Healthways, Inc., an industry leader providing specialized, comprehensive Health and Care SupportSM solutions to help people maintain or improve their health. SilverSneakers was founded in 1992 and is the nation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults, offering an innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially-oriented programming proven to reduce the health care costs of participants. The unique program is offered at approximately 10,000 participating fitness and wellness locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and D.C., at little or no additional cost (other than any medical plan premium) to eligible Medicare and group retiree health plan members. For more information on SilverSneakers, call 888-423-4632 or visit www.silversneakers.com.
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