Expanded On-Site Healthcare Services by Jeff Meiners Crest recently took another big step in increasing our on-site, no- cost health care benefits by adding the services of a nurse practitio- ner. Ann Lee has been a practicing nurse for nearly thirty years and recently decided to take her career to the next level by working to become a nurse practitioner. She has spent most of her career in the KSB system since migrating to Illinois from New Mexico and has now found her home at Crest Foods in a position that is new both to her and Crest. We’re thrilled to have Ann as part of our
Heidi McGlown & Ann Lee
own health care team and trust that her services will offer a huge convenience and cost savings to Crest employees. In her short time here, Ann has noted that she can’t help but be impressed with the sense of camaraderie that she sees amongst employees and hopes that her position develops into a natural part of that atmosphere. Like most that visit Crest for the first time, she had no idea as to the complexity of work that was going on to supply many food items for the grocery store shelf from little Ashton in the middle of no place. She is especially enjoying apply ing the science of her new job in helping people diagnose and ultimately treat medical conditions that they are deal- ing with. She feels that one of the huge advantages to actually being on-site at Crest is that she gets to see her pa- tients on a regular basis and can monitor progress and change course of treatment if necessary on a basis that just isn’t possible from a normal doctor office setting. We’re confident that the level of personal attention for people utilizing the services of Ann Lee will be at the highest possible levels. It is important to note that Ann is not at Crest to replace the work that nurse Heidi is doing, but to make additional services available to Crest employees. There will continue to be services that Heidi specializes in, services that both Heidi and Ann can provide and those that only Ann will be able to provide. This all will be a little confusing to most early on, but we are confident that we’ll all become familiar with their roles in a short period of time. Ann’s primary focus is to be available to assist with acute health problems that you might visit a doctor’s office for. If you are experiencing bothersome health symptoms, she can assist in understanding your issues, assessing, ordering lab work or tests, giving out prescriptions or making referrals to other healthcare personnel. She is also available to help manage chronic illnesses such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes, asthma and COPD.
Ann Lee, Nurse Practitioner (x214) (available 4 days a week) - Diagnose and treat medical conditions - Prescribe medication
Heidi McGlown, Registered Nurse (x268) (available 4 days a week) - Soft tissue therapy (treating aches and pains as- sociated with physical work) - Wellness testing (for Crest wellness program or doctor visits) - Blood pressure checks and monitoring
- Manage chronic illnesses - Ordering lab work or tests - Making referrals
- First aide and wound care - General health counseling
8 Crest Ink January, February & March 2020
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