Taking the lead in healthcare advancement – Roanoke County VA (USA)
Journal Title: Medical Science Pulse - Year 2014, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Healthcare services and the expected need for expansion has fueled the need to take a look into the immediate future for the Roanoke valley. Building a healthy environment for the citizens of the valley does not only include bricks and mortar. The facilities are very important, but a healthy community begins from within. Roanoke county has taken the initiative to institute a wellness center for our 900 plus employees. We have always been supportive of our local healthcare providers, Carilion Clinic and Lewis-Gale Medical Center, but taking a pro-active part will lead to many positive results. We have already realized a reduction in healthcare claims and a corresponding decrease in the overall payment of these. Our wellness center operation has resulted in less time loss from work due to illness, an overall healthy workforce and most importantly an educated employee regarding their personal healthcare situation. We realize that a healthy workforce is a more productive one.Healthcare education and preventive care programs such as eating healthy foods and exercise translates into lower health insurance premiums for individuals as well as the County.
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Joseph B. Church
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