Rochester Regional Health and GLOW YMCA Celebrate Opening of Healthy Living Campus

“The GLOW YMCA and Rochester Regional Health Healthy Living Campus is a place for children, adults and families from all walks of life in our community, to come together and improve their lives-spirit, mind and body,” said Rob Walker, GLOW YMCA CEO. “The state-of-the-art center will not only be a benefit for the health of our residents, but also for the health of our local businesses, transforming downtown Batavia.”

 

The Healthy Living Campus features 20 exam rooms and two treatment rooms where UMMC providers offer primary care and telemedicine appointments, behavioral health and crisis intervention support as well as cancer prevention outreach, chronic illness and community education services. The site includes new and expanded gathering and educational spaces for UMMC Healthy Living offerings including the much-loved Baby Cafe group for new parents. 

 

The YMCA portion boasts a brand-new aquatic center, group exercise studios, a wellness center with top-of-the-line fitness equipment, an indoor track, teaching kitchen and adventure room play area for children. The new Y also includes classrooms offering Pre-K programs during the year and camps in summer. There are also a variety of family friendly, innovative, intergenerational spaces where seniors, teens, and families can connect and thrive through collaborative activities.

 

“After many years of planning and construction, it is so rewarding to see the Healthy Living Campus opening its doors. A project of this magnitude and significance would not have been possible without the incredible support from our valued donors and volunteers,” said Josh Bender, Genesee County Executive Director. “We are tremendously excited for the Genesee County YMCA to come to life and are grateful for our unique partnership between the YMCA and Rochester Regional Health.”

 

 Dan Ireland, President of UMMC agrees “The Healthy Living Campus isn’t just an innovation for Batavia—it’s setting the tone for how communities nationwide could think about wellness. Imagine a place where you can have your annual health checkup, take part in a heart-pumping exercise class, and watch your child excel in a Pre-K program all in the same space.”

 

“In rural areas, where long distances and limited transportation make accessing care difficult, the Healthy Living Campus is a shining example of what can be achieved through innovation and collaboration,” said Richard “Chip” Davis, CEO of Rochester Regional Health. “Our work is guided by our mission to uplift humanity through care for our community. We understand the unique challenges rural areas face, and we’re committed to meeting them where they are with dynamic, responsive solutions like this one.” 

 

The Healthy Living Campus is more than just a building—it’s a testament to what’s possible when a community comes together to reimagine health and well-being.

 

Visit the Healthy Living Campus in the heart of Batavia to see for yourself everything it has to offer. 

 

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The GLOW YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. All the efforts and offerings of the GLOW YMCA are guided by the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Every day, the Y works side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure everyone regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Each year, the GLOW YMCA provides $200,000 in financial assistance to make sure that happens. Learn more at https://glowymca.org.

 

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Rochester Regional Health is the region’s second-largest employer. Learn more at RochesterRegional.org.