A Piatt County Hospital wants patients to stay well at the same place they go for healthcare, and vice versa. 

Kirby Medical Center Chief Compliance Officer Andrew Buffenbarger explains that over the last 10 years, the organization has been focused on providing resources related to community wellness. From the on-site cross-fit gym to their aquatics program, they are committed to having a variety of ways that community members can stay well. 

While getting out and practicing strong wellness behaviors is great, Buffenbarger believes that educating people on how to do the exercises on their own and why they do them is equally important. They are also providing education to Piatt County students in the classroom. 

Buffenbarger states that these programs were started in 2016; they really grabbed hold of the community in 2023, forcing the medical center to expand those offerings. Since then, he says they have continued to grow and become more popular. 

If you're interested in learning more about the health and wellness offerings of Kirby Medical Center, visit kirbyhealth.org or find them on Facebook.