CENTERBURG — Knox Community Hospital will soon move out of Centerburg High School’s weight room next January, ending an 11-plus-year residency.
The move has been in the works since 2021 with former Centerburg Supt. Mike Hebenthal shepherding the project. It has continued and along with current Supt. Ryan Gallwitz, according to Debbie Link, Director for the Center for Rehabilitation & Wellness.
Knox Community Hospital’s new facility, including Connections Fitness, will just be further down Columbus Road, bringing several improvements.
The 17,000 square-foot facility costing roughly $9 million, includes primary and specialty care offices, outpatient imaging, physical therapy, a fitness center and a therapy pool. There will also be an exterior yoga and exercise patio, with no other expansions planned at this time, Link said.
“In terms of health care and overall wellness, our primary care providers will be able to serve more patients, the facility offers space and equipment for services that were not available within our current primary care clinic in Centerburg,” Link said. “Also, specialty care services including (but not limited to) cardiovascular, women’s health and orthopedic services will be offered in the new center.”
KCH will continue to collaborate alongside Centerburg Schools with athletic training as well as exploring potential opportunities for student career development and school employee wellness programs, Link said.
The wellness center is set to open for patient services Jan. 23 and the fitness center is scheduled to open Jan. 17.
Pricing
Connections Fitness membership pricing for 2022-2023 is $45 a month, $75 a month for couple membership and $100 a month from a family membership.
All the equipment in Centerburg’s weight room is the district’s property, Gallwitz said, and will be used by high school students.
KCH is currently offering a “Join Now & Save” pre-sale for those who sign up before the Centerburg location opens, which includes 80% off the enrollment fee, Link said.
The first 100 who enroll during our pre-sale will see the best discount. For those interested, call 740-398-1708.
