6 Bringing health care news to your home After months of anticipation, the wait is finally over. With the Columbus Fieldhouse officially open to the public, hospital leaders and community members alike agree that there is truly something for everyone. Earlier this month, the Columbus Fieldhouse opened its doors and welcomed the public inside to tour the new facility. Scott Messersmith, vice president of human resources and operations for the hospital, said he could feel the excitement from people and noticed several open mouths when they walked through the main doors for the first time. “People may not realize this, but the fieldhouse is bigger than our entire hospital facility,” Messersmith said. “The combined footprint for the Columbus Wellness Center and Columbus Fieldhouse exceeds the size of the hospital’s main campus.” Rob Marshall, director of the Columbus Fieldhouse, said now that the facility is open, he hopes it’s filled to the brim with people of all ages and that there are enough programs and activities for everyone. Community at the heart of it “We’re excited to host special events that people may not have thought of being in an athletic environment,” Marshall said. “Now is our time to be creative and bring in people who might not have previously considered visiting the facility, and show them we’re more than a typical athletic environment.” It’s not a secret that it takes a village to complete a project of this size, and hospital leaders are grateful for the community’s outpouring of support. When community members enter the facility, they will see the donor wall of community contributors and the sponsorship banners hung around the gym’s perimeter. now open!
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