Hospital highlights

Whitman Hospital and Medical Center offers several services that can help people with the resolve to improve their physical health. The SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) program was developed based on findings of The Senior Falls Prevention Study which found that exercise classes for seniors should include strength and balance training. The study also showed that regular physical activity helps prevent and manage chronic diseases as well as preventing falls.

The goals of the class are to improve strength and balance and decrease the risk of falls. They start with a warm-up for 15 min...