Island Coast Pediatrics is a local group of Pediatricians in Lee County for over 18 years, with offices in: Ft. Myers, Cape Coral and Bonita Springs (soon to be Estero). They have been committed to caring for the Newborn, Child and Adolescent children of Southwest Florida for over 18 years. They recently announced plans to roll out a new Employee Wellness Program, beginning January 2008. This new health incentive program is targeted to get their seventy employees active for the New Year. Joining forces with Fitness On The Move Lifestyle Center, Island Coast Pediatrics will offer a new employee benefit of a company sponsored wellness and exercise program aimed at improving employees overall health and fitness. Additionally, they hope to reduce employee illnesses, enhance employee productivity and spark healthy lifestyle changes.
“Our employees at Island Coast Pediatrics have given so much to our patients and community over the years, so we decided to give back to them” said Dr. Jose Padilla, MD, a managing partner with Island Coast Pediatrics. In addition, “we feel strong about working with Fitness On The Move because of their continued involvement with other area companies.”
Island Coast Pediatrics will reimburse employees a significant portion of gym membership fees, after employees meet certain wellness criteria over several months of regular exercise. In addition, the company will jump start the new Employee Wellness Program with a three-month fitness challenge – awarding participants opportunities for excellent prize money for the most improved.
Fitness On The Move has been serving fitness needs of Lee County for over 12 years. The health club was instrumental in establishing in-house wellness programs for other local companies such as: Chico’s, AccuData, and InterOp Technologies. Fitness On The Move is located at 13010 Metro Parkway in Ft. Myers.
“If we can make a difference in the health & well-being of just one employee, it will all be worth the efforts,” said Holly Velez, RN, BSM, Practice Administrator for Island Coast Pediatrics. Holly also has a vision to incorporate better nutrition and fitness for overweight kids through fun education and physical challenges for the children of Island Coast Pediatrics and Lee County area as well.
