OKCIC Wellness Center Earns Elite Medical Fitness Certification

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Wellness Center has recently achieved the prestigious certification by the Medical Fitness Association. The Medical Fitness Association is recognized as one of the leading organizations dedicated to wellness and fitness facilities that are integrated with medical care.

The Significance of the Medical Fitness Association Certification

The achievement of this certification represents a significant commitment to excellence on the part of the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Wellness Center. It shows the center’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of professional expertise, evidence-based care, and quality programming.

This accomplishment is also a historic milestone as it’s the first time a facility in Oklahoma and an American Indian facility has received this Medical Fitness Association certification.

The Impact of the Certification on Patient Care

This certification is a testimony to the hard work, integrity, and professionalism that the staff at the wellness center have dedicated to prioritizing patient needs. The center is focused on offering quality health care and wellness services.

Through the use of initiatives like Medical Fitness, the wellness center aims to integrate clinical care with physical fitness. This strategy assists patients in managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, pre-diabetes, and obesity, leading to improved daily functioning and better long-term health outcomes.

The Role of the OKCIC Wellness Center in Patient Wellness

The OKCIC Wellness Center, with 2,500 patient encounters each month, is supported by 12 life coaches and certified personal trainers. Patients referred by their providers can benefit from a 12-week medically integrated fitness program – Medical Fitness. This program includes individualized exercise prescriptions, one-on-one personal training, and progress tracking to aid sustainable health improvements.

The OKCIC’s facility certification has further strengthened its commitment to bridging medical care and wellness through prevention, rehabilitation, and lifelong healthy habits. This achievement is a step further towards fulfilling the clinic’s vision to be a national model for American Indian health care.