FIT NEWS
Shweta Patel, M.D. FACOG, Lieutenant Commander of the Medical Corps of the United States Navy, Joins Adams Patterson Gynecology & Obstetrics Adams Patterson Gynecology & Obstetrics is proud to announce that Dr. Shweta Patel will be joining the practice beginning August 15th. Dr. Patel received her Doctorate in Medicine from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She then became a Staff Physician in the Department of OBGYN at the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune and most recently practiced at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Patel is also an Officer in the Medical Corps of the United States Navy. Dr. Patel was born in Europe and came to the US in 1985. From a young age. she was very interested in human science and wanted to be a doctor but didn’t think being an
OBGYN was what she wanted to do—until she experienced it. Practicing as an OBGYN, she is able to follow her passion: operate and develop continuity with her patients, help keep them healthy, and work with a broad range of patients. While she enjoyed Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Dr. Patel was looking for a smaller practice with a strong commitment to improving the level of patient care. She interviewed at several different practices around the Mid-South but realized immediately that Adams Patterson was the place for her. Dr. Patel said, “It was love at first sight. I had a rough travel day and I was completely exhausted when I met the doctors late in the evening. I was so impressed with
how pleasant they were and they made me feel so comfortable, like I was already part of the family.” Dr. Leah Tonkin said, “We are so excited to have Dr. Patel as part of our group. She brings exceptional talent and skills to the practice and she fits right in.” “Our practice is focused on staying abreast of the latest advancements in women’s healthcare and her values align with all of the doctors and staff at Adams Patterson. Dr. Patel is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Patel, contact Adams Patterson Gynecology & Obstetrics, (901) 767-3810
CHC and YMCA partner to create Church Health YMCA at Crosstown Concourse Thanks to a new partnership between the Church Health Center and the YMCA, the Church Health YMCA will open as part of Crosstown Concourse in early 2017. A press conference is scheduled for Thursday, August 4, 11:00 a.m. at Crosstown near the Beacon sculpture, with Crosstown Concourse as the backdrop. Members of the new Church Health YMCA will also have access to all other YMCA locations in the city. Plans for a preview party to showcase the new Church Health YMCA are in the works for the fall.
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The Church Health Center has a long-standing reputation for giving people the tools they need to live healthier lives, and the YMCA is a leading nonprofit strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, working to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
“This true partnership is about us being better together,” said Church Health Center CEO Dr. Scott Morris. “Our mission at Crosstown Concourse is to serve more people and serve them better. Having the YMCA in our corner and us in theirs just makes sense, and it couldn’t have come at a better time.” The Church Health Center will enhance the member experience with programming such as specialty yoga, creative movement and dance classes, Pilates equipment classes, individual and group medical fitness programming, programming for the intellectually disabled, and physical therapy. Church Health Center will offer other wellness education services, too, including an expanded nutrition training kitchen, programming for children and teens, and creative movement classes. “The Y is thrilled to be able to collaborate with the Church Health Center to provide programs,
services and initiatives to improve health and well-being, nurture kids’ potential and provide support to our neighbors in Midtown and greater Memphis,” said Shauna Bateman, director of the new Church Health YMCA. “Within the Crosstown partnership, we have an opportunity to leverage each of our organizations’ strengths to broaden impact. Personally, I am excited to work within the community that I live, to be part of the vibrancy, optimism and enthusiasm that frames Crosstown Concourse and our city.” “The Board and Staff of the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South are honored and excited to be involved in this unique and historic partnership,” said Keith Johnson, president and CEO of YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South. “We feel that we are a perfect complement to this vertical urban community and look forward to becoming more engaged with the many stakeholders that will make
up this special group. We see this as an opportunity for people to belong to the Church Health YMCA in Crosstown Concourse and to YMCAs across the city and region. Thank you to Church Health for giving us this opportunity to serve our community in this way.” “The Church Health Center and the YMCA joining forces at Concourse is a perfect example of the ‘better together’ mantra we’ve promoted from the beginning of the Crosstown project,” said Crosstown Development Executive Director Todd Richardson. “Their partnership not only allows the organizations to do what they’re best at, but the Y’s involvement expands the reach of our wellness programs and resources to serve more diverse needs throughout the Memphis community. I know everyone – whether resident, employee, student or visitor – will be elated to have the YMCA’s high-quality service and expertise as part of the vertical village.”