Tyson Foods this week announced it has opened its first of seven “Bright Blue” health centers in Tennessee as part of a partnership with Marathon Health. Tyson Foods also announced it is donating a total of one million meals to the five largest school districts in Northwest Arkansas.
In a press release, Tyson said its health centers provide primary and preventive care, including “health screenings, lifestyle coaching and health education, as well as behavioral health counseling.” “They also collaborate with plant community health providers, including primary care physicians and specialists, to ensure appropriate care is delivered,” the release said.
“We’re piloting these health centers to promote a culture of health and wellness in our company that results in a healthier workforce,” Tyson Foods chief medical officer Dr. Claudia Coplein said. “Some of our frontline team members aren’t using their health plan benefits, and others don’t seek care until there’s a crisis. We want to change that by providing access to care that can help detect health conditions early and promote healthy habits.”
Tyson plans to open seven more health centers in the coming months.
Additionally, Tyson announced it is planning to donate 240,000 pounds of food to the five largest school districts in Northwest Arkansas. Those districts include Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Siloam Springs and Springdale.
“We’re proud to be able to support our local school districts. No student should have to worry about where their next meal will come from,” Tyson Foods senior director for corporate social responsibility Debra Vernon said. “The protein donation will provide critical resources to those in need in our community.”
