Wellness Partnership Secrets A survey by Burnidge Cassell Associates, Inc., reveals some keys to successful partnerships with health care providers and local governments By Daniel R. Atilano, AIA O ne of the challenges we all face, no matter what our business service, is how to do more with less.
Partnerships can be the answer.
Based on a survey conducted by Burnidge Cassell and Associates in May of this year and interviews with directors from park districts and park and recreation departments, here are a few insights into successful health and wellness partnerships. Professional health care providers, such as hospitals, are the overwhelming favorites for health and wellness partnerships. According to the survey of Illinois park and recreation directors and administrators. Health care partnerships provide many benefits for both parties involved. Rich Grodsky, director of the Elmhurst Park District, stated that the district's Courts Plus facility is able to provide orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, job therapy, weight and health management programs, wellness classes and health screenings through a local health care provider.