We have completed refurbishing our fitness center named in honor of Michael A. Romano, BVRS’ former board chairperson and retired senior vice president of risk and administrative services for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Michael A. Romano Fitness Center now occupies a larger space with new exercise equipment thanks to funding from Highmark, the Robert & Mary Weisbrod Foundation and the William B. McLaughlin Charitable Trust.

“A fitness regimen is an essential rehabilitation component for persons who have lost or are losing their vision,” said BVRS President Erika Arbogast. “As these individuals lose mobility and confidence in using their remaining senses, they are especially at risk of injury from falls and chronic illness. Our new center provides a larger and brighter exercise area, along with state-of-the-art fitness equipment for our clients.”

“As a company that’s committed to creating stronger, healthier communities, Highmark is proud to support BVRS’ new fitness center which will help you and give you these tips on how to burn fat, which will serve as a key community resource for individuals who are visually impaired throughout Allegheny County,” said Evan Frazier, Highmark’s senior vice president of community affairs.