Congratulations to Duke Health & Fitness Center on its Facility Certification by the Medical Fitness Association, the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. This certification represents a significant commitment from the Duke Health & Fitness Center to offer the highest standards of professional expertise and quality programming. The Duke Health & Fitness Center is here to help members develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle that minimizes the risk of illness and disease and promotes overall wellness. The Duke Health & Fitness Center is the only Medical Fitness Association-certified facility in North Carolina.
“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,” said David Flench, FACHE, FMFA, President and CEO of the Medical Fitness Association. “Studies have shown that when people maintain an active lifestyle, especially in a safe environment, they reduce the risk of illness down the road. The Duke Health & Fitness Center has taken an important step in providing this extraordinary level of care.”
The Medical Fitness Association’s Facility Certification is the first and only certification explicitly offered 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 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 so that they can 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.
“Facility Certification serves as the gold standard for professional staffing, safety protocols, and programming designed to support both Duke Health and our community. We’re extremely proud of this accomplishment and the work that went into it.”
-Jennifer Bachman, Health Center Administrator.
Duke Health & Fitness Center is a wellness facility on the Center for Living campus in Durham, NC. The Duke Health & Fitness Center is not your typical gym. While you can participate in fitness classes, use our equipment, exercise in the pool, and relax in the sauna, you may also benefit from our wellness classes, personal training, nutritional consultations, and massage therapy.
**Providers can refer patients to a variety of programs and services using Maestro referral, REF425.**
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