OYSHMB Flags Off Aerobics, Dance Initiative Across Four Major State Hospitals

… As Dr. Fagbemi urges public to join weekend aerobics and dance sessions at RRSH, Oni Memorial, Adeoyo Maternity, Jericho Nursing Home Hospitals

The Chairman of the Oyo State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Akin Fagbemi, has officially inaugurated and flagged off a weekly Aerobics and Dance Class at four major state hospitals -Ring Road State Hospital, Jericho Nursing Home, Adeoyo Maternity Hospital, and Oni Memorial Children’s Hospital.

The initiative is primarily aimed at promoting staff wellness and fostering preventive healthcare practices within the hospital community.

The inaugural session witnessed an enthusiastic turnout of hospital staff, leadership, and dignitaries who actively participated in a full one-hour dance and aerobics workout, signaling a strong commitment to prioritizing health among healthcare workers.

Addressing attendees, Dr. Fagbemi emphasized the vital role of wellness for healthcare professionals, stating, “As caregivers, we often prioritize the well-being of others while neglecting our own.

Today is a reminder that preventive health starts with us. When our health professionals are strong and healthy, it reflects in the quality of care given to patients.”

He urged all staff to embrace regular physical activity, highlighting its long-term benefits in enhancing productivity, motivation, and overall well-being. Dr. Fagbemi also extended encouraging words to patients, reaffirming the government’s dedication to delivering quality and compassionate care across all state medical facilities.

Furthermore, the Chairman enjoined the public to patronize and join the aerobics and dance exercise sessions every weekend at various centers across the state, emphasizing that these activities are open to all and serve as a vital tool in promoting community health and wellness.

The Chief Medical Director of Ring Road State Hospital, Dr. Aremu Oladipo, actively joined the aerobics session, dancing alongside staff members as a gesture of solidarity and support for the wellness initiative.

In his remarks, Dr. Oladipo praised the Chairman’s forward-thinking approach, describing the event as “a needed breath of fresh air in hospital routines.”

Representatives of the Ring Road State Hospital staff expressed profound appreciation for the Chairman’s leadership and the launch of the fitness program. “We appreciate our energetic, vibrant, indefatigable Chairman for flagging off this aerobics and dance class today at RRSH. The full one-hour dancing session was truly inspiring,” a staff spokesperson said.

The staff further acknowledged the importance of integrating preventive medicine into daily routines and commended the Chairman’s commitment to innovation in hospital administration.

Other notable dignitaries present included the Director of Finance and Accounts, the Director of Medical Laboratory Science, and the Deputy Director of Medical Services, Dr. Fajinmi—all of whom actively participated in the wellness session.

The event concluded on a high note, fostering renewed dedication to teamwork, health consciousness, and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery across Oyo State.