THE SOLUTION TO ONE OF THE GREATEST HEALTH PROBLEMS OF THE 21ST CENTURY!
Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) is a global health program designed to improve the health and well-being of people in our community through a prescription of physical activity, lifestyle changes and education from physicians and healthcare providers. EIM is committed to establishing physical activity as a standard in health care and is integral in the prevention and treatments of diseases.
The J.F. Hurley Family YMCA offers the Exercise is Medicine® program through physicians and healthcare providers to reduce the progression of chronic diseases.
VISION STATEMENT
Exercise is Medicine® inspires health by establishing physical activity and lifestyle change as a standard of care for prevention and treatment of disease.
MISSION STATEMENT
Exercise is Medicine® provides an evidence-based, community program committed to compassionately improving the health and well-being of residents through providing physical activity and lifestyle changes where people live, work, and play, regardless of their ability to pay.
LET'S GET STARTED!
Exercise is Medicine® is a comprehensive 12-week medically based program for adults experiencing at-risk chronic health conditions such as hypertension, obesity, hyperlipidemia or hypercholesterolemia. Through EIM®, participants learn how to reduce their risks and improve their overall health by adapting healthy behaviors that include exercise and movement. Upon completion of the 12-week program, participants are encouraged to continue with exercise and healthy lifestyle choices.
COST
Join us for the inaugural 12-week intervention program. Discounted price is made possible through a United Way grant. Limited time only!
$75 Y Members
$125 Non-members
Regular Cost:
$199 Y Members / $249 Non-members
This discounted price also includes full access to the facility for the 12 weeks.
REGISTER
Financial assistance is available.
LEARN MORE
LOCATION
J.F. Hurley Family YMCA Boardroom
828 Jake Alexander Blvd W
Salisbury, NC 28147
WHEN
Participants will meet with a credentialed EIM® staff member every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00-1:00 pm. The program begins January 16, 2024.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Participants must be referred by a medical professional. Medical professionals must complete the following medical clearance/referral form.
Medical Professional Referral
If you would like to self-refer, please use the following self-referral link.
Self-Referral
Instructions are included on the referral forms.
Once referred to the program, an EIM® coordinator will contact you to schedule your initial visit and onboarding appointment. The onboarding appointment consists of a comprehensive wellness assessment, a tour of the facility, engagement with an EIM®-credentialed professional, and setting of realistic and attainable goals and expectations.
Well-trained, caring staff members ensure Exercise is Medicine® participants have the knowledge and tools to make lifestyle changes, incorporate movement into daily life, offer a better quality of life, and reduce the progression of chronic disease.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Please use the following link to learn more about the EIM® program and referral process.
Health Care Providers
