On December 19, the GLOW YMCA in collaboration with Rochester Regional Health (RRH) cut the ribbon on Batavia’s new Healthy Living Campus. The new 78,000 sq. ft. modern facility will offer everything from primary care and exercise studios to cancer screening, nutrition education services, recreation, and multi-use spaces for all ages under one roof. This building is the new joint home to RRH Batavia Primary Care, the Genesee County YMCA and United Memorial Medical Center Healthy Living programming.
“The GLOW YMCA and Rochester Regional Health Healthy Living Campus is a place for children, adults and families from all walks of life in our community, to come together and improve their lives – spirit, mind and body,” said Rob Walker, GLOW YMCA CEO. “The state-of-the-art center will not only be a benefit for the health of our residents, but also for the health of our local businesses, transforming downtown Batavia.”
The Healthy Living Campus features 20 exam rooms and two treatment rooms where UMMC providers offer primary care and telemedicine appointments, behavioral health and crisis intervention support as well as cancer prevention outreach, chronic illness and community education services. The site includes new and expanded gathering and educational spaces for UMMC Healthy Living offerings including the much-loved Baby Cafe group for new parents.
The YMCA portion boasts a brand-new aquatic center, group exercise studios, a wellness center with top-of-the-line fitness equipment, an indoor track, teaching kitchen and adventure room play area for children. The new Y also includes classrooms offering Pre-K programs during the year and camps in summer. There are also a variety of family-friendly, innovative, intergenerational spaces where seniors, teens, and families can connect and thrive through collaborative activities
“After many years of planning and construction, it is so rewarding to see the Healthy Living Campus opening its doors. A project of this magnitude and significance would not have been possible without the incredible support from our valued donors and volunteers,” said Josh Bender, Genesee County Executive Director. “We are tremendously excited for the Genesee County YMCA to come to life and are grateful for our unique partnership between the YMCA and Rochester Regional Health.”
Dan Ireland, President of UMMC agrees “The Healthy Living Campus isn’t just an innovation for Batavia – it’s setting the tone for how communities nationwide could think about wellness. Imagine a place where you can have your annual health checkup, take part in a heart-pumping exercise class, and watch your child excel in a Pre-K program all in the same space.”
“In rural areas, where long distances and limited transportation make accessing care difficult, the Healthy Living Campus is a shining example of what can be achieved through innovation and collaboration,” said Richard “Chip” Davis, CEO of Rochester Regional Health. “Our work is guided by our mission to uplift humanity through care for our community. We understand the unique challenges rural areas face, and we’re committed to meeting them where they are with dynamic, responsive solutions like this one.”
The Healthy Living Campus is more than just a building – it’s a testament to what’s possible when a community comes together to reimagine health and well-being.
Visit the Healthy Living Campus at 211 East Main Street, Batavia, to see everything it has to offer. Learn more at https://glowymca.org or https://www.rochesterregional.org/locations/medical-campuses/healthy-living.
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