Health-Focused Accommodations Attracting Couples to Central Ohio Health Campus

    COLUMBUS, OH, March 02, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Couples looking for unique - and healthy - ways to celebrate their relationships have an exciting new option. OhioHealth has created a "Healthy Escape Weekend" package for couples, highlighting its well-appointed private lodges located within walking distance from the McConnell Heart Health Center in Columbus.

Big Red's Lodges allow Ohio couples to experience a revitalizing retreat with a focus on their wellness. A night's stay at the wellness-oriented accommodations includes access to the McConnell Heart Health Center. Much more than just a health club, the McConnell Heart Health Center combines a state-of-the-art facility, a comfortable environment and a multi-disciplinary staff of professionals to help anyone achieve their personal best.

"The idea behind the Healthy Escape Weekend packages is to encourage central Ohio couples to work together at achieving a healthy lifestyle," said Director of Retail Operations, Michael Marcus. "We feel that the whole experience will show couples that taking steps toward adopting a healthier lifestyle is a great way to spend quality time together."

The Healthy Escape Weekend is available for one or two night packages and includes the following:

- One/Two night(s) stay in Big Red's Lodges
- A complete fitness and health assessment
- Personal training and education sessions customized to your lifestyle goals
- Customized programs designed for couples, so you can take your workout home with you
- Weekly follow up e-mails with a trainer for one month following visit, ensuring success with your customized fitness program
- Optional customized healthy dinner at Fish Market
- Continental healthy breakfast
- Optional Bod Pod[R] during training
- Complete access to McConnell Heart Health Center, including use of pools, basketball court, indoor track, state-of-the-art exercise equipment and more

Couples have a wealth of training options and fitness classes, allowing them to completely customize their experience.

In addition to the health and fitness focused activities, the weekend getaway offers plenty of time for couples to spend alone, exploring the wooded walking trails or enjoying the lodge. Big Red's Lodges are located in a secluded, wooded alcove, offering plenty of privacy and tranquility. The lodges provide a perfect balance of rustic tranquility and modern convenience; each lodge includes a cozy living room with a fireplace, a modern kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker, a spacious bedroom and a bathroom. In addition, each guest lodge features flat screen televisions and complimentary wireless high-speed Internet connection.

For more information about the Healthy Escape Weekend and for reservations, please visit www.ohiohealth.com or call (614) 566-3798.

About OhioHealth:

OhioHealth, named by FORTUNE Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and 2010 is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, charitable, healthcare organization serving and supported by the community. Based in Columbus, Ohio, it is a family of 18 hospitals, 23 health and surgery centers, home-health providers, medical equipment and health service suppliers throughout a 40-county area. OhioHealth hospitals in central Ohio are Riverside Methodist Hospital, Grant Medical Center, Doctors Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital and Dublin Methodist Hospital. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.ohiohealth.com.

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