Mary Roseburr has lived in her Linwood neighborhood for 60 years.
She started walking daily about 35 years ago and hasn’t looked back.
Nowadays, the 80-year-old gets her steps in at the Linwood YMCA.
And soon, she’ll have access to another service never offered before at a KC Metro YMCA.
In a few months, a 7,000 square foot clinic will serve Y members and the surrounding community.
The hope is having a clinic so close to home will help fight against chronic disease.
Doctors on site will refer patients to the Y for programs that help manage health conditions, like diabetes, arthritis and high blood pressure.
Roseburr said the investment in her neighborhood is much needed.
“I raised a family here," she said. "I know that people around here, including myself have had to drive a bit to get to doctor’s appointments. For some, that’s enough to keep them at home, which creates health issues.”
