Virtua’s new Health and Wellness Center in Washington Township: See what’s inside
Imagine this: You arrive for your annual doctor's visit.
After dropping off the kids at a supervised child care
center, you meet with your doctor who orders lab work.
You get your test done, squeeze in a workout and pick
up the kids before grabbing a healthy lunch.
And, you never had to leave the building.
And, you never had to leave the building.
Located in Washington Township, Gloucester County,
Virtua's new Health and Wellness Center opening in fall
2009, will house physician offices, diagnostic imaging,
a fitness center, child care, a medspa, and an immediate
care center all under one roof.
"Today, health care is as much about keeping you
healthy as it is caring for you when you're not," says
Andrew Cohen, MD, Virtua family physician who
practices in Washington Township. "For so many of us
with busy schedules, that care needs to be convenient."
And, with so many services in one place, visitors
at the new center won't waste time traveling from
one appointment to another. With onsite physician
offices, diagnostic testing and an outpatient surgery
center, visitors can see their doctors and undergo
tests or procedures in one place.
Joann Richichi, DO, Virtua obstetrician/gynecologist
practicing in Washington Township, is excited about the
center's opening.
"I've always wanted to provide my patients with
the ultimate clinical care while caring for women's
overall well-being," she explains. "Virtua and I share
the same philosophy, and I look forward to practicing
at the new site."
That's because Virtua's women's health programs
emphasize wellness, prevention, early detection and
the most advanced technologies for obstetrics and
gynecology, cancer, orthopaedics, heart disease, breast
health, arthritis, and cosmetic dermatology. "It's great
to have a center like this so close to home," she says.
A regional leader
The new center, located on Hurffville-Crosskeys Road,
will include a complete spectrum of health and wellness
services from a family friendly fitness center to an
advanced outpatient surgery center.
Dr. Cohen explains that every aspect of Virtua's
new site was designed with families in mind. "Even if
they aren't seeing a physician, families can exercise at
the fitness center, relax with a massage at the medspa
and enjoy a meal together in the café."
Dr. Richichi notes Virtua's vision of convenient care
fits in perfectly with the culture of the community.
"Washington Township is a family focused
community," she says. "Because I've practiced here
so long and I know the community, I know Virtua
will be a perfect fit."