YMCA of Greater Brandywine Vice President Featured on Season 3, Episode 14 of The Medical Fitness Podcast

We’re honored to have Veronica Lopez, RN and Vice President of Health Strategies at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, featured in Season 3, Episode 14 of The Medical Fitness Podcast, hosted by David Flench, President & CEO of the Medical Fitness Association (MFA).

Episode Highlights at a Glance

• First-ever MFA Certification for a YMCA
  Veronica shares the journey of making YGBW the first YMCA in the United States to earn Medical Fitness Association Facility Certification, a milestone built on teamwork and vision.

• Building a Culture of Health Across Nine Branches
  Learn how cross-functional teams, evidence-based practices, and strategic leadership shaped a health-first culture across our nine branches.

• Innovative Mobile Solutions: The Fit Truk
  Discover how YGBW reimagined community outreach with the Fit Truk—a mobile fitness and screening unit designed to meet residents where they live and work.

• Coming Soon: “Prescribe the Y
  Veronica previews the upcoming Prescribe the Y initiative, integrating encrypted electronic health records (EHRs) and clinical referrals to personalize preventive care and improve health outcomes.

Why This Episode Matters

• A Blueprint for Community Health Integration
  This conversation offers a replicable playbook for YMCAs, healthcare partners, and public health leaders on how to elevate credibility and impact through medical fitness certification 
• Bridging Healthcare Gaps
  In communities with limited healthcare access or transportation barriers, YGBW’s model demonstrates how community-based programs can step up and make a tangible difference 

Listen & Share

Episode 14 is now available across all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the official MFA website. Join Veronica and David as they chart a path forward for the role of YMCAs in preventive care and community health equity.

Whether you’re a clinician, fitness professional, Y leader, or community stakeholder, this episode offers powerful insights and actionable strategies.

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