Clinic plan by Tyson Foods could help in COVID-19 fight

Tyson Foods (TSN -1.9%) is planning to open medical clinics at several plants located in the U.S. in a development that could help protect workers from COVID-19, according to Associated Press.

The company plans to initially set up clinics near seven of its plants, including in Storm Lake, Iowa, and Holcomb, Kansas, as part of a pilot program.

The clinics would open early next year, providing primary care to thousands of Tyson workers and their families.

The clinics could also reduce health insurance costs by cutting out unnecessary emergency room visits and helping better manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity.

“Some of our frontline team members aren’t using their health plan benefits, and others don’t seek care until there’s a crisis,” notes Tyson Chief Human Resources Officer Johanna Söderström. “We want to change that by providing access to care that can help detect health conditions early and promote healthy habits,” she adds.

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