County Executive Chris Abele and then-County Board chair Marina Dimitrijevic were behind the program’s rollout.įour years ago, as the health and wellness program was in its infancy and up and running, employee participation was at 51 percent, Schuenke says. Milwaukee County joined the fray in early 2013 after leaders in both branches of government offered hearty support. Nowadays, insurance companies providing coverage to public and private employers are putting more emphasis on health and wellness programs with the hope that these preventative measures will better the health of enrollees and lower their medical costs. “It’s about more than just eating your fruits and vegetables.” “We have a lot of opportunities (for employees),” says Claire Schuenke, wellness coordinator within Milwaukee County’s human resources department. Hoping to lead by example to the community-at-large, a nearly five-year-old program is touting all facets of a healthy lifestyle. These activities are part of a ramped-up effort aimed at promoting the broad principles of health and wellness, according to county officials. She mentioned that quality services rendered by the hospital have endeared it to many health seekers, saying that the scope of its Radiological Services has now been expanded in addition to the Electronic Medicine initiative of the hospital.On any given day across Milwaukee County, staffers might be seen taking a stretch break at the zoo, buying produce from Growing Power near the courthouse or taking a class on mindfulness at a local provider. These include enrollment and consultation, treatment of common ailments such as Malaria, Hypertension, Diabetes, Dental care, Ultrasound Scan, Radiological and Laboratory Investigations, Neonatal Services, Obstetrics and Gynecological Care and Delivery, all within the scope of the coverage of the Health Insurance Scheme”, the Medical Director disclosed. “RGH provides enrollees with some of the best healthcare benefits under the Scheme. She stated that the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS) team at the hospital remains committed to ensuring that all enrollees have access to good, quality and affordable healthcare under the initiative. Odutayo said, “We have quite a large number of enrollees who have registered and are already enjoying the services provided by the scheme, by God’s Grace, we hope to add more enrollees under the scheme”. While describing the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme as a safety net for solving health issues without burning a hole in the pocket, the Medical Director invited more enrollees to register with the hospital, particularly the elderly. She averred that with the launch of “Ilera Eko” project by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Randle General Hospital is also at the forefront of advocacy to ensure that more Lagosians embrace the initiative. Odutayo, who made the call recently while reviewing the activities of the scheme since its introduction at the hospital in 2019, stated that 8,702 residents have so far registered with the hospital, being one of the facilities approved for the scheme, noting, however, that only 1,153 have so far accessed the health services. (Mrs.) Aduke Odutayo has described the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme introduced by the State Government as the wisest way to plan and solve health challenges for all residents, just as she urged more Lagosians to enroll on the scheme.ĭr. The Medical Director of Randle General Hospital, Dr. … Says Over 8,000 Enrollees Are Registered With The Hospital
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