« All NewsLexington Medical Center’s Health Directions Has A New Address
Posted by: Jennifer Wilson, Public Relations Manager | December 18, 2012
West Columbia, S.C. – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce that Health Directions has moved to a new, 12,000 square foot location in West Columbia. Health Directions, the health and wellness component of Lexington Medical Center, is now located at 3239 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. That’s next door to the previous location. The new facility offers larger group fitness classrooms and locker rooms, improved cardio theater capabilities, more equipment and a more open, easily accessible floor plan.
As part of the new building’s Grand Opening Celebration, Health Directions will offer special events each week in January and every new guest will receive a 1-week free trial pass.
January 14 – 20th: Nutrition Week. Seminars will include Eat to Lose Weight with registered dietitian Laura Stepp and free food samples from Good Life Cafe on January 15th at 11:00 a.m. and January 17th at 5:30 p.m.
January 21 – 27th: Fitness Week. Events will include Cardio Fitness Challenge and Ask A Personal Trainer, a 15-minute Q&A with a Health Directions personal trainer.
January 28 – February 3rd: Stress Management Week. Attend Relaxation Training for Stress Management with John Leech, Lexington Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Manager, on January 29th at 11:00 a.m.
Additionally, there will be Orientation from January 1 – 13 so that current and new members can familiarize themselves with the new facility and fitness equipment. Each person who tours the new facility will receive a free water bottle and enter a drawing for fitness prizes
Please visit or call 803-791-2113 to register for the above events.
Health Directions is designed not only for Lexington Medical Center patients and employees, but also for members of the community. Stop by to visit! Hours of operation are Monday – Thursday 5:45 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday 5:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Lexington Medical Center, in West Columbia, S.C., anchors a county-wide health care network that includes six community medical centers throughout Lexington County and employs a staff of 5,200 health care professionals. The network also includes the largest extended care facility in the Carolinas, two occupational health centers and more than 40 physician practices. At its heart is the 414-bed state-of-the-art Lexington Medical Center, with a reputation for the highest quality care. Lexington Medical Center won "Best Hospital" by readers of The State for ten years in a row, "Best Hospital" by readers of the Free Times, "Best Place to Have a Baby" by readers of Palmetto Parent, the "Consumer Choice Award" from the National Research Corporation and the prestigious "Summit Award" from Press Ganey.
