2025 is here, and a healthier year is within reach. If improving your personal fitness has made your list of New Year’s resolutions, I’m excited to share a new resource to help you succeed.
In December, we officially opened the UVA Health Team Member Gym, adjacent to the Battle Building Main Lobby. Open Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. – 9 p.m., this facility is free and badge-accessible for all UVA Health team members.
As one of the winning ideas from the 2022 Spark Innovation Competition, the gym was thoughtfully designed by a passionate team led by our University Medical Center CFO and fitness enthusiast, Mike Marquardt. To avoid noise from dropped weights that would disrupt surrounding care spaces, the team selected strength training equipment, cardio machines, and a spacious stretching area that could still accommodate a full-body workout. The team also left room for future growth, setting aside space and resources to add equipment based on your ideas!
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We understand how busy your days can be, and our ultimate goal is to make fitness more accessible. Whether you prefer to work out before your shift, during a break, or after work, having this gym on-site gives you the flexibility to fit wellness into your schedule. Plus, it helps you get home faster, supporting the work-life balance we all value.
This initiative is part of our goal to be the best place to work. It’s just one of many ambitious initiatives we have set in UVA Health’s Strategic Plan. Like New Year’s resolutions, small steps lead to big results — whether that’s reaching personal fitness goals or achieving our 10-year vision for UVA Health.
I hope this space inspires you to prioritize your health and reach your goals in 2025. And keep an eye out for more blogs about exciting initiatives at UVA Health University Medical Center this year!
Take care and be well,
Wendy
P.S. I would love to learn more about your resolutions at UVA Health for 2025. Please share them with me through the Be Heard Suggestion Box!