In Conjunction with Marathon Health, Tyson Foods will open seven Health Centers to contribute to the wellbeing of staff. The Tyson Foods, We Care workplace safety program provides on-site occupational health nurses at plant locations. The Centers will concentrate on providing early detection of chronic conditions and will provide guidance on lifestyles that promote health.
Locations will be operational in New Bern, TN; Green Forest, AR; Lexington, NE; Wilkesboro, NC; Center, TX; Storm Lake, IA; and Garden City, KS. The New Bern, TN facility is in operation and the remaining six will be inaugurated between mid-May and early summer.
Tyson Foods requires fulltime employees to have either company-sponsored healthcare coverage or be covered through a member's plan.