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Committee considers ultrasound-based screenings, annual "Health Week" for employees
Summary
Committee members discussed replacing proposed full‑body scans with faster ultrasound options, plans for mobile units, and an annual Health Week; insurance (H&W) may cover screenings as preventive care under the plan.
Emergency Manager George Mauldin summarized earlier conversations with Hussein Torbati and recommended moving away from full‑body scans toward faster ultrasound screenings as a more suitable and cost‑effective option for county employee health checks. He said the program could include noninvasive cardiovascular screening to detect blockages and that mobile units might be used; parking logistics were flagged as an implementation item.
Committee members discussed employee buy‑in, noting some resistance to change and suggesting use of testimonials from employees in other counties. Mauldin reported that insurance (H&W) is open to covering these screenings as preventive care under their plan, which the committee discussed as a key factor in feasibility.
