The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) is pleased to invite community leaders and members of the media to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the district’s new Employee Health Clinic, a significant investment in employee well-being, workforce support, and long-term financial sustainability. The clinic will be operated in partnership with Marathon Health, a leading provider of advanced primary care that partners with employers nationwide to deliver high-quality, accessible care for employees and their families.
The ribbon cutting is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, at the Okaloosa Technical College Fort Walton Beach Campus, 1976 Lewis Turner Blvd., Unit 2, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Guests are asked to arrive at 1:45 p.m., with opening remarks beginning promptly at 2:00 p.m. The event will provide attendees an opportunity to learn more about how the clinic will serve OCSD employees while strengthening the district’s ability to support students and families.
“The Employee Health Clinic reflects OCSD’s commitment to caring for its employees by offering free medical services, no-cost pharmaceuticals for eligible employees and dependents enrolled in the district’s health plan, and improved access to preventive and chronic care,” stated Superintendent Marcus Chambers. “The clinic also supports the district’s transition to a self-funded healthcare model, which has resulted in approximately $3 million in annual savings, while maintaining high-quality coverage and reducing family premiums.”
“This clinic represents a long-term investment in our people,” said Assistant Superintendent Lindsay Maxey. “When we take care of our employees, we strengthen our ability to take care of students and ensure the continued success of our district.”
“Partnering with the Okaloosa County School District to bring advanced primary care directly to employees is an important step toward improving access to care while helping the district manage long-term health care costs,” said Marathon Health CEO, Jeff Wells. “When care is convenient, affordable and relationship-based, employees are more likely to seek preventive care and manage chronic conditions earlier.”
Community leaders and media planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP to catherine.card@okaloosaschools.com.