Illinois School Bus Company, a subsidiary of Cook-Illinois, announced a partnership with Saint Xavier University (SXU) to open a new, on-site health clinic in Crestwood, Illinois.
Employees of the bus company can receive health assessments from a board-certified SXU Family Nurse Practitioner on Fridays from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
According to the university, the partnership makes Illinois School Bus Company the first school bus company in the country to offer free on-site medical care for employees.
The clinic will offer a wide range of medical services, such as flu shots, glucose testing, nutritional counseling, wellness education and others, as well as the treatment of common health issues like allergies and colds. The services are provided at no cost, with deductibles and co-insurance costs waived.
“We want to do everything we can to ensure we have a healthy staff that is ready to take on the day,” said John Benish Jr., co-owner of the Illinois School Bus Company. “Any time we can offer a perk that can help them feel better about coming to work, we are happy to provide that.”
“One of the biggest challenges for people is access to prompt quality care,” said Kathy Rohan, director of the Center for Nursing Innovation at SXU. “Worksite clinics not only provide that access, they also support wellness and chronic disease management. When we can target interventions for specific populations, it improves productivity. Employees feel better and are available to work, which is a valuable benefit and creates a win-win situation.”
