The PA Pharmacy sponsors three initiatives that can deliver ExerWellness to “connected communities in motion.”
This blog is a collection of articles and ideas around prescribed exercise and exercise as a prevention tool for communities.
Hey there-
Got your LinkedIn invite. Curious about how your “pharmacy” works, how you gather/incorporate and access network “providers”, who might refer patients/clients to you and how you might choose to refer clients to your network.
Sounds like a great idea, especially in light of an aging population, obesity and chronic illnesses.
Best,
Noelle Ronald
Hi Noelle:
Thanks for your question and comment. The concept for the PA Pharmacy grew from interest and need presented to us from physicians who wanted to prescribe specific physical activity to their patients but did not feel as if they had adequate information about what was available (safe, effective and relevant to disease, age or condition) that they could prescribe. The process of aggregating exactly the information the “early adopters or “exercise as medicine” leaders wanted and needed will allow us to expand in communities in the best way. Not by “selling” the concept, but by filling real needs and letting it grow virally among professionals in both the fitness/wellness program vertical and within the medical professionals, employers and providers. Testimonials from trusted peers is often the best source of expansion and growth. If you would like a more detailed response, please contact us at genfit@bendbroadband.com
Hey Judy,
Thanks for the invite to the group! I thought there might be an interest for the global audience to learn about an exciting concept that was forwarded to me via Facebook. Silver Sneakers, an exercise alternative for Seniors is currently being introduced into the US Market. You can access the website http://www.silversneakers.com/ for more information about the program. It would appear that some insurance companies and health care providers are supporting the program. I look forward to hearing any comments or feedback from researchers or individuals that have participated or investigated the effects of this program.
Thanks again,
Robin
HI Robin:
I am very familiar with the effective and well-distributed Silver Sneakers network and program. In cities where that program is available we will want to list is as part of the Physical Activity Pharmacy data so that even more destinations might host it and more physicians could prescribe it. Because many great programs are not available in every geographic location – our role is to identify those programs, professionals and destinations that currently offer effective programs that meet a minimum standard so physicians can trust that prescribing those specific programs will result in quantified wellness outcomes. We appreciate your comments and hope you stay in touch with the PA Pharmacy – and share it as you’d like.