With support of $500,000 from the Provincial Government, Eastern Health will facilitate the development of a Fitness Centre on the first level of the newly opened Dr. Hilda Tremblett Wellness Centre in Bonavista. The addition of the new Fitness Centre at the facility will bring health services and wellness together under one roof.

Opened in 2022, the Wellness Centre provides centralized access to primary health care services, public health, home and community supports, and mental health and addictions services in the Bonavista region. Through a partnership with the Tip-A-Vista Wellness Foundation, this facility represents best practice and community integration with a vision for client-centered services and increased access.

Tip-A-Vista recently entered into a partnership with the YMCA to operate the Fitness Centre. Through this partnership, the YMCA will share their expertise, knowledge and resources, allowing for the development of a new and innovative, multi-faceted centre as a way of building a healthier community.

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“Well-being is about all aspects of our health, and opening a fitness centre at the Dr. Hilda Tremblett Wellness Centre allows the people of the area an opportunity to contribute to their health objectives and be proactive about their health. Our government continues its efforts to increase access to health services, including means to help build healthier towns and communities.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Health and Community Services

“On behalf of Eastern Health, we are pleased to be an active partner of the Dr. Hilda Tremblett Wellness Centre in Bonavista. The addition of a gym to the centre further enhances our vision of community integration. The Wellness Centre provides an ideal space where our teams can provide primary and public health services, and support enhanced mental health and community services, while also promoting a healthy community for the residents of Bonavista.”
Ron Johnson
Vice President of Innovation and Rural Health, Eastern Health

“This investment will allow completion of the Dr. Hilda Tremblett Wellness Centre in the heart of historic Bonavista. The multimillion dollar facility offers various health supports for the community and region. The addition of a gymnasium, weight room, cardio room, and multipurpose space offers amazing opportunities to enhance both our mental and physical wellness. Bonavista once again leads the way in a unique service space that will be mirrored in other municipalities. The Tip-A-Vista Wellness Foundation is thrilled to share this news today.”
His Worship John Norman
Mayor of Town of Bonavista and Co-Chair of the Tip-A-Vista Wellness Foundation

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