Fort Mitchell, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2015) – Continuing its commitment to Northern Kentucky while promoting healthy and active lifestyles, The Christ Hospital Health Network donated exercise equipment for the City of Fort Mitchell’s Wellness Room in the new city building the city is dedicating this week.
The Christ Hospital, which is planning to construct a large medical building as part of a mixed used development at the former Drawbridge Inn site in Fort Mitchell, donated the exercise equipment that will be used by city employees, including emergency first responders.
“The City of Fort Mitchell is very grateful to The Christ Hospital for providing new equipment for our Wellness Room for city employees,” said Mayor Jude Hehman. “There is nothing more important than good health and the new equipment will help build healthier lifestyles for our first responders and employees. We look forward to watching the progress of our staff and thank the administrators of The Christ Hospital for their generosity.”
The Christ Hospital is honored to be a member of the Fort Mitchell and greater Northern Kentucky community as its moves forward with its mission of expanding healthcare services, consumer choice, and convenience in the region, said Vic DiPilla, Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer for The Christ Hospital.
“One of our major goals is improving patient access by taking healthcare directly to where people live and work,” DiPilla said. “What better way to achieve that goal than helping establish the Wellness Room at the new Fort Mitchell City Building. Fort Mitchell is a wonderful place to live and work and we are proud to partner with Mayor Hehman and the City of Fort Mitchell and look forward to continued collaboration in the future.”
Employees, including City of Fort Mitchell police, fire, and EMS first responders can exercise, workout, and improve their health without ever leaving the city building, DiPilla said.
“It is especially important to support first responders not only in Fort Mitchell but in all our communities,” he said. “At The Christ Hospital, we see every day the important role first responders play in taking care of our loved ones and keeping our communities safe.”
The Fort Mitchell City Building will be formally dedicated Saturday, Sept. 19.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network: The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn with five ambulatory centers and 181 neighborhood offices conveniently located throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes, affordable care and the finest experiences. Led by the region’s Most Preferred Hospital (National Research Corporation) for 19 consecutive years, the network is dedicated to transforming care by delivering integrated, individualized healthcare and wellness services through its comprehensive physician network and advanced specialty service. The Christ Hospital is among only 6% of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and among the top 5% of hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction. For more than 125 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to all those it serves.