Wabash, Ind. – April 4, 2017 – Parkview Wabash Foundation and Parkview Wabash Hospital are privileged to announce plans for a public access walking path that will be developed and made possible by support from the Wabash County community.
The Parkview Wabash Walking Path will be found on the campus of the new Parkview Wabash Hospital and will be an extension of the existing Wabash Cultural Trail. Enhancing Wabash’s already extensive cultural and environmental offerings with the trail extension will provide individuals and families of all ages more opportunities to pursue active, healthy lifestyles.
“Connecting the walking path to the city wide path system, we hope to increase the likelihood of area residents walking or riding to our new facility. The end result will hopefully be that it provides a safe atmosphere for improving physical and mental well-being for Wabash County residents, hospital staff and visitors,” said Marilyn Custer-Mitchell, president, Parkview Wabash Hospital.
Parkview Wabash Foundation is seeking support from individuals and organizations who share a commitment for improving the quality of life of Wabash County community members through the realization of this project. Donations in support of the Parkview Wabash Walking Path will directly improve the health and well-being of Wabash County residents. In fact, those who increase their level of physical activity by taking advantage of the new and existing walking paths will likely decrease their risk for chronic health conditions.
“Partnering with our community to make this a reality is an excellent example of how the people of Wabash County support their neighbors. Healing often happens after a diagnosis, but through generous support of this project, healing can happen by preventing many avoidable conditions through the many benefits of increased physical activity,” stated Beth Squires Stein, director, Parkview Wabash Foundation.
Donations from community members and organizations will help make this community asset a reality. If you would like to support the new Parkview Wabash Walking Path, please contact Beth Squires Stein, Parkview Wabash Foundation Director, at lizabeth.stein@parkview.com
or 260-569-2254.