Health Center off to Great Start

By Ross Winklbauer

The new health center operated by Quad Med opened on January 2nd, 2003. I had the opportunity to sit down with the doctors and talk with them regarding how things were going after the first month.

I asked them about the type of response they have received so far from the patients. The doctors stated it’s been great and even better than they had expected. The clinic has been averaging over 20 patients a day so far and the response has been very positive. In fact, some patients have already made them their regular doctors. The patients have stated they like the fact they’re not being rushed in or out and that the doctors have been taking their time getting to know the patients and what their problem is.

Even the doctors said they are enjoying the fact their not being pushed to get numbers like at some other clinics.

On the fitness side of the clinic, things have been going great according to Fitness Coordinator, Dana Skinner. She has already been made full time and she has some very positive ideas that she would like to implement in the near future. By March, she wants a group exercise program going and also a quit smoking class by summer. Dana said she has over 225 members enrolled in the fitness center so far and she still has some February dates opened for the short orientation that is needed before you can use the center. So give her a call and she can get you started.

I also spoke with Stephanie Wahlen, Occupational Therapist and Michelle Garner, Physical Therapist.

They told me they treat both industrial and non-industrial injuries. Many of our members have met with Stephanie through the years because she has treated many of us.

Michelle is new to Quad Med and says she has enjoyed the people she has met so far. She is looking forward to working with our members in the future.