By: Kishwaukee Staff
Member is Grateful for the Fast Actions of Staff after Experiencing Two Strokes at the Center.
Bernie L. moved to the area in 2017 with his wife. His daily exercise consisted of biking and walking. Following a bike accident, Bernie was sidelined for a while and looked for a place to remain active during his recovery. The Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center matched his needs so he enrolled.
“The friendly and nonjudgmental staff, the full range of facilities and the variety of group classes has helped me maintain a daily exercise regimen,” says Bernie.
One day as he was waiting for my second swim class of the day to begin, Bernie had a stroke. Sharon spotted the problem immediately and called the emergency team. They responded quickly and professionally. In less than 30 minutes, Bernie was in the hospital emergency room being cared for. The staff contacted his wife so that she was at the hospital shortly after he arrived. The entire incident was remarkably calm, smooth and professional.
“Four weeks later, I was experiencing a second stroke at the beginning of a swim class, and Sharon called the team again with the same positive results. Because I had been participating in exercise classes, and because the strokes were mild, I recovered within a few hours of each stroke. I continue to participate in two swim classes each day and attribute my general fitness to the program(s) at Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center.”
Many classes at the center are included in the membership. For Bernie, there is sufficient variety in the offerings to help him achieve and maintain his fitness goals.
“Every class has its own feel. Regular attendees bond over the common experience, and get to become friends as a result. If you need the motivation that comes with class participation, then there is a class that will appeal to you so you can schedule it.”
When asked if he would recommend Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center, Bernie says:
“If you are looking for a center where you can build strength through individual workouts. The staff and facilities are ideal. The staff are experts in their fields and the equipment is varied and up to date. I can think of no better way to improve one’s health and fitness than participating in the programs at the Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center. It’s not just an exercise club. This is the first time in my long life that I have maintained a regular exercise program. For me, that’s the bottom line.”
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