A popular program called Employee Care, which began in Florida in 2011, has proven to be both popular and successful in helping keep our employees healthy and on the job.

It started with one nurse and has since expanded to two, placing them in key areas of the state to personally offer first aid to employees with minor workplace injuries – like sprains, strains or cuts. By addressing these injuries early, employees receive proper treatment quickly – and often times more appropriately than from off-site facilities.

The program is catching on. Employees like the on-site care and the treatment often prevents minor cuts and sprains from becoming bigger issues later – some of which could lead to complications or lost workdays.

In fact, employees are starting to use the service for nonwork health concerns and advice. It’s a normal outgrowth of Employee Care and one the company embraces. Proper treatment and good advice helps all concerned.

In 2014, Employee Care began expanding to other areas of Duke Energy. Today, there are nurses in the Carolinas and the Midwest. In 2015, the program is expected to expand even further.