Independent Bank offices to host free wellness check-ups
March 06, 2009
Independent Bank offices across Michigan will host free health and wellness check-ups for members of the community on Friday, March 13 as part of the bank’s “Get Fit” Big Day. Associates celebrate Big Days at the start of each new cycle in the bank’s gift program, which offers free gifts to new customers and current customers who refer friends and family.
The “Get Fit” Big Day marks the first day the bank will begin offering the new get Fit & Fresh™ Lunch on the Go containers, which will be available through the end of April. The gift comes at a time when many people are making an effort to bring lunch from home as an alternative to eating out. The re-useable lunch containers make packing a lunch easy and convenient, which can lead to healthier lunches and money saved.
To celebrate the launch of the new gift and expand on the get fit theme, the bank is inviting representatives from local health centers, doctors offices, hospitals and community health groups to provide free on-site wellness checks to customers and members of the public. The health assessments vary by location but may include cholesterol screening, blood pressure checks and body mass index analysis or consultations from local Weight Watchers groups, holistic health centers, chiropractic offices or dental offices.
Customers and members of the public can also register to win a trip to participate in the Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk on September 7, 2009, compliments of Independent Bank. Individuals can visit any full-service Independent Bank location on Friday, March 13 to register.
“It is our hope that people who might not otherwise be taking the time to focus on their health and well-being will stop in,” said Kelly Wolgamott, assistant vice president of HPC marketing for Independent Bank. “We realize that when money is tight, healthcare is one of the areas that people cut back on. We’d like to combat that problem by reminding people about how important it is.”
Healthcare providers who participate will also be encouraged to provide literature and information about healthy lifestyles, as well as resources available for people dealing with decreased income or loss of health coverage.
