Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center earns medical fitness facility certification

DOWNERS GROVE - Recently, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center was named as a Certified Medical Fitness Facility by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA), an international organization which recognizes fitness facilities for their professional expertise, excellence in facilities and programming, and focus on safety.

The 90,000 square foot fitness facility, located on the campus of Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, has been running for nearly 18 years, and is the only fitness facility located in DuPage County and only Advocate fitness facility to be certified by MFA.

"Being recognized for our commitment towards excellence attests to our alignment to the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center vision: 'To become the premier wellness center in DuPage County that provides exceptional member experiences delivered by superior staff and measured by nationally recognized best practices,'" said Perm Mony, director of the wellness center and OP rehab services.

As a certified medically integrated fitness center, the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center features the professional expertise and programming necessary to safely and effectively assist people. Regardless of their current health status, members are able to develop, initiate and maintain an active lifestyle that minimizes the risk of illness/disease and promotes health and wellness.

"Our promise to members, guests and visitors, is to sustain this achievement while continuing to be an advocate for their healthy lifestyle," said Mony.

For more information on Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, visit www.advocatehealth.com/gsam/health-services/health-and-wellness-center/ or call 630-275-2700.