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HealthPartners and TURCK Open Worksite Clinic
April 10, 2007
PLYMOUTH, Minn. HealthPartners and TURCK today announced the opening of a new worksite clinic called "HealthPartners Well@Work TURCK." Located in TURCK's Plymouth, Minn. manufacturing location, the new clinic exclusively serves TURCK employees who can make appointments online or by telephone. The clinic is the second worksite clinic HealthPartners has opened in the Twin Cities in less than a year.
Staffed by an Advanced Practice Provider, HealthPartners Well@Work TURCK offers wellness counseling, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of minor acute conditions such as colds, flu, gastro-intestinal disorders and headache and screening services such as blood draws and blood pressure checks (see list of services attached). A physician will be available for consultation by clinic staff at all times and clinic staff will immediately refer patients with serious conditions to the appropriate healthcare provider.
"We are very pleased to offer this benefit to our employees," said Dean McCaskill, TURCK president and CEO. "We pride ourselves on being a very progressive company with a clear focus on our employees and their health. Quality, on-site medical care with no copays will not only benefit our employees, it will help us maintain a high level of productivity and manage health care costs by promoting health and wellness and a lower overall level of absenteeism."
"When healthcare services are proactive, easily accessible and appropriate, employees get the right care at the right time," said Marcus Thygeson, M.D., HealthPartners vice president and associate medical director for consumer health solutions. "This approach not only keeps the workforce healthy, it helps improve employee productivity and keeps healthcare expenditures down."
Thygeson said innovative care approaches such as worksite clinics can contribute to lowering employer healthcare costs by focusing on the overall health and wellness of employees. He notes that American employers spend more than $300 billion annually on health insurance for employees.
Clinic hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Note to Editors:
A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at TURCK, 5000 Fernbrook Lane N., Plymouth, Minn. today at 11:30 a.m.
About HealthPartners
Founded in 1957, the HealthPartners (www.healthpartners.com) family of healthcare companies serve more than one million medical and dental health plan members nationwide. It is the largest consumer-governed, nonprofit health care organization in the nation, providing care, coverage, research and education to improve the health of members, patients and the community. For the third year in a row, HealthPartners is rated one of the best commercial health plans in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, NCQA's "America's Best Health Plans 2007" and is ranked "Highest in Member Satisfaction among Commercial Health Plans in the Minnesota-Wisconsin Region" by J.D. Power and Associates.
About TURCK
TURCK is a leading manufacturer of Inductive Proximity Sensors, Capacitive Proximity Sensors, Connectors, Cables, Cordsets, Fieldbus products and Automation Controls. With more than 2500 employees working in 25 countries and representatives in another 60 nations, TURCK has annual revenues in excess of 300 million euros.
SERVICES
Acute Care
Acute Respiratory Illness- Bronchitis
- Cold & Flu
- Hay Fever/Seasonal Allergies
- Laryngitis
- Sinus Infection
- Strep Throat
- URI
Eyes & Ears- Conjunctivitis & Styes
- Otitis Media/Ear Infection
Gastro-Intestinal- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
- Heartburn/Indigestion
Headache
Minor Skin Irritation- Athlete's Foot
- Cold Sores/Fever Blisters
- Minor Skin Infection
- Poison Ivy
- Ringworm
- Tick Bites
Musculoskeletal- Back Pain
- Carpal Tunnel
- Joint Pain (ankle, knee, neck, shoulder)
- Sprain/Strain
Urinary Tract Infection (female)
Screening
- Blood Draw
- Diagnose acute conditions
- Monitor chronic conditions
- Pre-visit labs
- Blood Pressure Check
- Blood Sugar (accucheck)
- Optimal care opportunities/gaps for CAD, DM, Depression
- Readiness for healthy behavior change
- Strep (rapid test)
- Strep (with culture)
- Vision Screening
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