hhgregg Plans Employee Wellness Clinic

Electronics and appliance retailer hhgregg inc. is opening an employee wellness clinic at its Indianapolis headquarters. The company is partnering with health services company OurHealth on the clinic, which begins serving patients this week.

Indianapolis - hhgregg, a publicly owned and operated appliance and electronics retailer in the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast United States is opening an onsite health and wellness clinic at its corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, IN to grow employee focus on wellness and prevention.

hhgregg has partnered with OurHealth, an independent provider of integrated on-site health management services, to manage and operate the clinic services. The clinic, which is located at 4151 East 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240, begins serving patients this week.

"It's very exciting for hhgregg to be able to provide our associates and their families access to a convenient, no-cost primary care clinic," said Charles Young, hhgregg's Chief Human Resources Officer.

On-site services include annual exams, immunizations, blood tests, generic drug prescriptions, acute care and other screening and treatment procedures. The new physician services are offered to associates, spouses and dependents on an hhgregg sponsored health plan.

"As a company we understand the importance of the health and wellness of our associates and are committed to continue providing them with the tools and resources to maintain a positive, healthy lifestyle," said Young.

OurHealth and hhgregg worked closely together to determine the best on-site solution to meet the unique needs of hhgregg.

"Employers are constantly faced with the challenge of reducing healthcare costs, and simultaneously looking for ways to improve the health of their associates. OurHealth provides an aligned strategy and integrated solution focused on enabling patients to live healthier lives and more effectively manage health conditions," stated Jeffrey M. Wells, MD, OurHealth's President and Co-founder. "Our independence and approach additionally allows us to help patients more effectively navigate the complex healthcare system in a value-based fashion. We are thrilled and privileged to enter a partnership with hhgregg and be entrusted with the opportunity to make an impact on the health and well-being of its associates and their families."

SOURCE: hhgregg