Joint Effort, offered in partnership with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, is a 12-week orthopedic weight loss program designed specifically for individuals who have been advised to lose weight before undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery.
Guided by a compassionate team of wellness professionals, this program combines low-impact exercise, nutrition education, and personalized support to help you safely reduce weight and improve mobility, with a goal of enhancing your surgical outcome. Whether you’re preparing for a knee, hip, or another orthopedic procedure, we’re here to help you take the first step toward a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Joint Effort participants will receive a 3-month Facility Membership to the Morris Hospital YMCA and participate in:
- Weekly water fitness classes at the Morris Hospital YMCA
- A fitness orientation to learn how to properly utilize equipment in the YMCA wellness center
- Weekly support group meetings
- Monthly meetings with the Morris Hospital Wellness Team to weigh-in and track your progress
Participants must receive a referral from a Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers provider to enroll in this program.
Fees:
FREE for YMCA Facility Members, $175 for Community Members
*Spouses or caregivers may join Joint Effort participants for an additional fee of $50.
To learn more about the Joint Effort program, please contact the Morris Hospital YMCA at (815) 513-8080, or speak to your Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers provider.
