MADISON — The Wellness Center at Madison Hospital will close its operations on Jan. 4, so the facility can be converted into an outpatient center for the rapidly growing Madison community, the hospital announced today.
“We know this is disappointing news for our members, but the growth in our community’s population requires us to take significant steps to address their health care needs now and in the future,” Madison Hospital President Mary Lynne Wright said.
She said her team was working to help identify alternative fitness opportunities for wellness center members. Information on other options, including the Madison YMCA, will be available at the Wellness Center.
Wright said programs such as the Parkinson’s class will be offered at a different location in Madison.
When renovations are completed, Wright said the facility would offer advanced imaging (MRI, CT and ultrasound), pharmacy, cardiac testing, cardiac and pulmonary rehab, and Breast Center.
There will be no layoffs as a result of this closure; and this decision does not impact the Wellness Center in Jones Valley in Huntsville, the hospital said.
