28-02-2025
Local school district offering free, low-cost healthcare to staff
A local school district is giving free or low-cost healthcare to its teachers.
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As reported on News Center 7 at 6, free to low cost healthcare is something school employees have longed for.
'We recognized that there was a barrier to access for health care, primary health care,' Michelle Rogan, employee with Springfield City Schools said.
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In a partnership with Marathon Health, the district broke down that barrier.
The collab includes healthcare for employees with Springfield City Schools, the city of Springfield, and McGregor Metal.
Michelle Rogan, human resources manager with the district, said it's a big step.
'The priority of health care for the team is exciting. Healthier employees are happier employees,' Rogan said.
A new health building designed to exclusively serve those communities was finished last year.
Rogan said it's within 15 minutes of anywhere in the city.
Another district employee, Evan Copeland, said it's already making a difference.
'I've been here three times since September. That would not have happened previously,' Copeland said.
He said each time he's been able to make an appointment and be seen the same day.
'It really makes me value the district. It makes me value the benefits that we offer. Knowing that I have an employer that's invested in my health and my wellness, it really makes a difference,' Copeland said.
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