Hesston, North Newton health facilities getting back from COVID-19

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Bluestem operates two training facilities in retirement centers that are normally open to the public – one in Hesston at Schowalter Villa and the other in North Newton at Kidron Bethel Village.

These exercise facilities, called Bluestem Wellness Centers, are about to reopen to the public after having been closed for months due to COVID-19. Both will be open to the public again on August 9th.

“For senior community-related services, getting back to normal during the pandemic was a lengthy process,” said Jason Jones, director of Bluestem Wellness Centers. “Fortunately, we were able to continue serving the residents of our campus during this time, but we are happy to welcome our community members again.

Jones said operations and procedures will look a little different than they did before the pandemic due to ongoing infection control strategies. There will be special times only for residents as opening times for the public will be reduced.

The Bluestem Wellness Center – Hesston is located at 701 S. Main St. in the Lakeside Village building. The Hesston location offers cardio machines, a full strength training circuit, an indoor pool and hot tub, locker rooms, an indoor walking path, a variety of land and water courses, and more.

The Bluestem Wellness Center – North Newton, 420 Bluestem Street, will take a few more precautions as it is under the same roof as the healthcare and assisted living residents. Visitors to the wellness center should park in the parking lot next to Bluestem Street and enter the building through the east-facing door next to Bluestem Therapy. The staff asks the guests of the wellness center not to enter the main entrance of the Kidron Bethel Village. Mask requirements are also required for community members using the fitness room at the Bluestem Wellness Center – North Newton. There is no mask requirement when using the pool or whirlpool.

The North Newton location offers strength and cardio equipment as well as a saltwater pool with a temperature of 91 degrees.