THE LOCAL WELLNESS COLLECTIVE
“Rooted in wellness, driven by progress.”
the local wellness collective is a southwind fields initiative meant to provide our locals with access to healthcare that is sensitive and tailored to them, right here in the comfort of familiar surroundings at the Southwind Local Society! In doing so, we can increase effective communication between our Locals and their providers, and decrease anxiety that prevents many individuals with learning differences from seeking out and/or complying with medical and mental health care. By providing a safe, easy alternative that would allow them to easily access their providers at the Local Society, we not only improve both short and long term health outcomes, but we increase self advocacy and a sense of independence for those we serve.
We’ve begun an initiative that includes focused efforts to:
Increase opportunities to exercise,
Better long-term outcomes,
Grow sustainability of continued care;
Increase access to aspects of the community that build health;
Grow healthy habits;
Expand health related possibilities for our Locals.
This includes:
Monthly sporting events
On-site options for primary care through Penrose Medical
On-site options for dental care with Enable Dental
On-site psychiatry through Penrose Medical and counselors who specialize in IDD
On-site options for podiatry, optometry, and dermatology
Increased space at the Local Society to further outreach on health and education classes
Partnership with Bloom Fitness for twice weekly exercise classes at the Local Society
Healthy, weekly meal prep and delivery
Healthy cooking classes
