WENATCHEE, WA - Stemilt is celebrating a milestone in advancing employee wellness this year with the 10^th anniversary of its on-site family health clinic, implemented in 2015. Stemilt’s Director of People Experience, Zach Williams, said the Stemilt Family Clinic has played a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of Stemilt’s workforce and their families and shares new results of its impact over time.

“The clinic is one of the most impactful investments we’ve made in our people,” said Williams in the recent release. “The Stemilt Family Clinic’s accessible model has led to strong results, particularly in managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, where employees show high rates of compliance and ongoing engagement in their health plans. Since its inception, the clinic has had a 16% higher control rate for diabetes than the average for clinics in the region. It also has a 90% prescription fill rate vs. the 50% national fill rate. This ensures that employees have access to the medications they need, rather than foregoing treatment due to cost.”

What began as a small step towards advancing healthcare at Stemilt has blossomed into a vital resource that employees utilize daily. Before the Stemilt Family Clinic opened at Stemilt’s Euclid location in partnership with the health care organization, Confluence Health, in 2015, it launched a pilot program. Anovaworks, an occupational health and wellness provider, and Stemilt joined forces to offer immediate treatment for workplace injuries, onsite hearing and vision testing, and care for minor illnesses and health concerns at its Olds Station office.

“Over the past 10 years, Stemilt has provided two resources dedicated to supporting the well-being of our employees, otherwise known as Stemilters,” said Williams. “For those in need of quick, thorough care, they can go to the Anovaworks clinic, and for long-term, primary care, they can meet with their provider at the Stemilt Family Clinic. These services have been beneficial in retaining and attracting talent, especially during cherry season. Knowing that they can have their health care needs met conveniently onsite, 96% of H2A seasonal employees return year after year.”

The Stemilt Family Clinic provides Stemilters and their immediate dependents with free, primary health care and prescriptions. In collaboration with Confluence Health over the past decade, the clinic has expanded its team of providers to meet growing demand.

“The decade-long partnership between Confluence Health and Stemilt to provide no-cost healthcare through an on-site clinic in Wenatchee has been a wonderful collaboration,” commented Jacob Espinoza, primary care service line director at Confluence Health, who oversees the clinic. “Offering primary care and pharmacy services, the clinic treats patients who might not otherwise seek care. With an average of more than 350 visits per month, services include same-day appointments, vaccines, prescriptions, and more, all free of charge to Stemilters and their immediate families. Without insurance paperwork, providers focus on care, building trust, and encouraging timely treatment.”

Shared values of cultivating a healthy workforce and caring for the community are what drive Stemilt and Confluence Health to look towards the future of the clinic with optimism. By prioritizing accessible healthcare for employees and their families, together, they are setting a standard for wellness and community support that will benefit the people they serve for years to come.

“At Stemilt, it’s important to us that our employees come to work not having to worry about how they’re going to keep themselves and their family healthy and well,” said Williams. “As we celebrate 10 years of the Stemilt Family Clinic, we celebrate our team members who are the heart of Stemilt. We plan to continue ensuring they have convenient access to healthcare as part of our long-term commitment to supporting the people behind World Famous Fruit.”