Witness to Wellness Award – Melanie Wilson
Congratulations to Melanie Wilson! Melanie is the new Witness to Wellness Award recipient in the Get Fit Club. The Witness to Wellness program recognizes employees who are dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle.
Melanie works for The Medical Center at Bowling Green as a Registered Radiation Therapist. She was nominated because she changed her lifestyle. Melanie said, “I knew that I wasn’t in good shape, and really, I was in bad shape. I wasn’t exercising regularly and was eating unhealthily. The transformation began with my annual bloodwork, which reflected all the bad things that I already knew existed. My A1C was elevated. My cholesterol and triglycerides were off the charts.”
Melanie went on to say, “An employee with the population health program contacted me. She told me about a DEXCOM program that provides diabetic testing and monitoring supplies. At first, I was hesitant as this meant accepting the facts and being upfront with my family.” Melanie decided to accept the program. This began a new chapter and a new attitude toward better health. Melanie completed diabetes and dietary education. She began walking daily. Melanie said she has lost weight, completed a half marathon (walking only), and has scheduled two half marathons in 2026. She’s proud to say her A1C is now in the prediabetic range, cholesterol is now in the normal range, and her energy has increased.
Melanie says she is an open book when it comes to sharing the good, bad, and ugly of her life with family and coworkers. “My coworkers didn’t have a choice but to join me on this healthy journey.” She invites them to walk around the block with her, and celebrate the success they achieve as a group. Melanie says six of her family members are going to participate in the upcoming half marathon in Lexington, and in this journey, her husband has lost weight as well.
If you know someone who deserves to be recognized for following a healthy lifestyle, go to the Get Fit Club under My MCH Portal and complete a Witness to Wellness Nomination Form.