Greg and Jennifer Ruggles, owners of XPAC, welcome people to the company’s Milan facility on Monday, Aug. 5, for the opening of the company’s new health clinic. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON
MILAN – Employees at a major employer in this community now have a new health clinic at their disposal. That clinic, which began operations on Monday, Aug. 5, offers free medical services for XPAC employees, and is located at the company headquarters at 525 10th Ave. East. “We wanted to do something for our employees. […]
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MILAN – Employees at a major employer in this community now have a new health clinic at their disposal. That clinic, which began operations on Monday, Aug. 5, offers free medical services for XPAC employees, and is located at the company headquarters at 525 10th Ave. East.
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony is held for a new health clinic at XPAC in Milan on Monday, Aug. 5. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON
This is one of the medical rooms in the new health clinic at XPAC in Milan. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON
Jennifer and Greg Ruggles, owners of XPAC, look over one of the medical rooms in the new health clinic on Monday, Aug. 5, at XPAC in Milan. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON
XPAC has more than 1,100 employees. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON
“We wanted to do something for our employees. … This is an excellent benefit for them,” said Denise Kelly, director of human resources at XPAC, during a Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony for the health clinic.That event attracted about 40 people from the business community to celebrate the clinic’s opening. Some facts about the new clinic include:
It is staffed by a nurse practitioner and medical assistant with the oversight and supervision of a Genesis staff physician.
The clinic will provide acute care, wellness education, and occupational health services at no cost to employees. XPAC employees can use the clinic for health issues and concerns for work and non-work related issues. Employees are not required to change doctors to use the clinic.
The facilities in the new clinic include a reception area, examination room and treatment room.
XPAC employees can see health care professionals at the clinic by making an appointment through their work supervisor. Also, walk-in patients will be seen. In fact, on Monday morning, clinic workers saw their first patient – an XPAC employee with an injury.
The in-house health clinic has been talked about and in the planning stages for at least 10 years, said Greg Ruggles, owner of XPAC, during Monday’s ceremony. “This has been a pipe dream for years. … Finally, after a long period of time, we got it done.” In addition to providing a valuable service to employees, the clinic is expected to help the company when it comes to recruiting new workers. It can now highlight the clinic as one of its benefits to employees, XPAC officials said Monday.“This is a gorgeous space and we’re happy to have it,” said Ms. Kelly.During Monday’s opening ceremony, Illinois Rep. Gregg Johnson (72nd District) said the new clinic helps the company, employees and the community.“Taking care of your workers isn’t just the right thing to do, but also a winning business factor,” he added.XPAC, which opened in 1974, specializes in customized logistics and total supply-chain solutions, and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Some of its services include parts packaging and packaging methods, assembly and painting.The company currently has more than 1,110 employees, according to Mr. Ruggles.
