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Exercise is Medicine (EIM) is a physician-referral program offered by the FirstHealth Centers for Health & Fitness. The program allows patients to meet with an exercise specialist to develop goals and receive an exercise prescription along with a two-week complementary membership in the FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness of their choice.
EIM participation is FREE. There are no charges for the patient’s visits with the exercise specialist, and the patient’s insurance will not be billed. The only costs that will incur are for patients who choose fee services such as membership, personal training and personal nutrition counseling.
The program will last approximately three months should the patient choose the Home Program and approximately six months for the patient who chooses the Membership Program. Home Program patients have the opportunity to meet with their exercise specialist three times. Membership Program patients will meet with the exercise specialist at least four times and have access to all membership amenities, medical fitness staff and fitness coaches. Each meeting will allow the exercise specialist to reassess the patient, modify the exercise prescription and communicate progress to the referring health care provider.
The main purpose for the EIM program is to partner with physicians who can lead patients to understand and act on using regular exercise as a method of treatment for attaining and maintaining health.
Patients who identify with one or more of the following:
Any physician from any location can refer patients to the program.
When physicians formally provide referrals and resources, sedentary patients are more likely to act on the prescription.
Find the FirstHealth Fitness location near you. Our facilities offer a wide range of services, where it's more than just a gym.
FirstHealth Fitness offers flexible program plans to meet member’s unique needs.
Log into your membership account type of either Member or Guest, Corporate or Employee access.
For any questions or more information please feel free to reach out to us.