In January, as the Columbus Fieldhouse celebrated its one-year anniversary, Doug Janssen, PT, DPT, reflected on the excitement of the celebration and the popularity of the facility, which offers a one-ofa-kind array of wellness, sports and rehabilitative and fitness activities for the community. “Literally, on day one, it was busy with activity in every place you looked,” said Janssen, director of Rehab Services at the Wellness Center. “And that’s exactly what it was built for.” The 260,000-square-foot facility, known as “The House,” is “basically athletic Disneyland,” said Rob Marshall, certified athletic trainer and fieldhouse director. “It has such a wide variety that, regardless of your age or your interest level, there is something in here that you’re going to feel is fun.” Exceeding expectations It’s still early days for the fieldhouse, but already this gift of wellness for the community is helping Columbus Community Hospital fulfill its mission to improve the health of those it serves. “It’s been a great addition to the community,” said Keith Luedders, vice president of ancillary services at CCH. “We want to improve health not only by medical treatments, but also by prevention. Offering and encouraging wellness and activity are ways we can do that.” “It’s far exceeded our expectations in terms of use,” said Mike Hansen, FACHE, president and CEO of Columbus Community Hospital. Hansen notes that fieldhouse visitors come from Columbus, surrounding towns and across the state. The facility provides an economic boost through events like January’s Norm Manstedt Wrestling Tournament, which drew hundreds of athletes and spectators. It could also help employers attract new employees to move to the area. But the fieldhouse’s main goal is to help people get physically active. “We want to provide a lot of different activities for people — especially during the wintertime, when things are really kind of brutal here in Nebraska,” Hansen said. “This is another opportunity for people to continue to stay physically active all year long.” Columbus Fieldhouse celebrates first anniversary Bringing health care news to your home 8 FOR ALL WELLNESS (continued on page 10)
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