Committed to Wellness
The MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Wellness Initiative is committed to providing associates with opportunities to improve their overall health and well-being. This program has also enhanced focus on providing excellent care to those we serve, which includes patients, visitors, fellow staff and affiliates. Below are highlights of wellness opportunities offered at MedStar Georgetown.
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Wednesday Wellness WalksWednesday Wellness Walks are weekly, outdoor walks – held during the warmer months – led by different members of the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital executive leadership team and enjoyed by many associates throughout the Hospital. |
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Flights of FitnessThe Flights of Fitness stairwell is painted with an inspirational mural that encourages associates to take the stairs and incorporate more physical activity into their work days. |
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Lombardi Arts and HumanitiesThe Lombardi Arts and Humanities program provides associates with opportunities for yoga and meditation. Movement Artists lead individuals in breathing and stretching exercises to help feel refreshed and reinvigorated in the midst of the hectic work day. The “Freddy and Diana Prince Labyrinth” was built on campus to provide a tranquil space for both patients and associates. The labyrinth is used for meditative walking and is said to help reduce stress and tension. |
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Weight Watchers at WorkMedStar Georgetown's Weight Watchers at Work program offers:
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Wellness FairHundreds of associates attend the MedStar Georgetown Wellness Fair to participate in health screenings, enjoy tasty and nutritious food and obtain a variety of wellness information. |
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Passport to FitnessThe Passport to Fitness program provides incentives for associates to travel to various Hospital departments to pick up wellness information, while being physically active as they walk from department to department. |
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Healthy Cook-OffThe MedStar Georgetown Healthy Cook-Off encourages associates to submit nutritious recipes and cook their approved dish for a panel of judges. Winners for both “sweet” and “savory” categories receive a prize and recipe cards for all entries are available for associates to take away. |
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Fitness Club DiscountsYates Field House is an on-campus fitness club for Georgetown University students, faculty and staff as well as MedStar employees and their families. Memberships are available at a discounted rate. GlobalFit Gym Network discounts are available to MedStar associates and their families. GlobalFit has a lowest-price guarantee on memberships with thousands of gyms to choose from, and exclusive savings on home equipment, weight loss options and online programs. |