Cleveland Clinic to Launch Initiative in West Park

Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Hospital has teamed up with the City of Cleveland and several community partners to offer a new wellness program called “Be Well West Park.” The program will kick off an adult wellness challenge at the West Park YMCA on Wednesday, October 1, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

The event’s launch, part of Cleveland Clinic’s Healthy Community Initiative (HCI), will feature Healthy Heart screenings, flu shots and a starter kit with a pedometer and wellness journal - all of which are designed to help West Park residents maintain healthy lifestyles. The YMCA will provide free exercise and fitness classes during this event.

“Improving the health of our community is a top priority for us and we are proud to work together with our community partners to bring this new wellness program to West Park,” says Neil Smith, DO, president of Fairview Hospital. 

“Be Well West Park” will run eight weeks and includes education on health and wellness related topics, a walking program and pre- and post-program health screenings. The cost to participate is $10 with all proceeds benefiting programs at the YMCA. Prizes will be awarded to the top three registrants, based on participation in walks, exercise opportunities, screenings, and improvement in health numbers ($250 first prize; $150 second prize; and $100 third prize).

This wellness challenge is a collaborative program between Cleveland Clinic’s Office of Community Outreach and several community partners, including Councilman Marty Keane, Cleveland City Council - Ward 17; Commander Thomas McCartney, Cleveland Police - First District; Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation; West Park YMCA; The West Park Historical Society; HCR ManorCare; Key Bank; and Walgreens. Both Councilman Keane and Commander McCartney will be participating in the challenge.

“Be Well West Park” was created as a result of the Community Health Needs Assessment and will combine resources within the West Park community to target education, nutrition and physical activity.

The West Park YMCA is located at 15501 Lorain Avenue in Cleveland. To register, call 216-941-5410 or visit bit.ly/1vNzTxL.