Waymart FTC Patients Experience Benefits of Exercise

Under Deputy Bassett's leadership, SCI Waymart uses innovative programs from the Forensic Treatment Center Activities Department to inspire FTC patients to be active.

Claudine Barton, FTC's activities/vocational specialist, developed a basic physical wellness program to inspire exercise with the FTC patients during the time of limited movement. The program consists of music and basic movement stations in the dayroom where the patients rotate among the stations to participate in moderate physical activity. The program has been very inspirational and participation has been over 80 percent.

Patients are realizing the physical and mental wellness benefits while also promoting life skills and healthy choices. Security staff have also been instrumental in ensuring safety and coordination to make this program a success.

Waymart offers a shoutout to the FTC Activity Department Supervisor Ben Cole and Vocational Specialist Claudine Barton.