GE Appliances Opens Onsite Advanced Primary Care Clinic for Monogram Refrigeration LLC Employees and Families in Tennessee

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GE Appliances Opens Onsite Advanced Primary Care Clinic for Monogram Refrigeration LLC Employees and Families in Tennessee

2025-06-09 23:28 Last Updated At：23:41

SELMER, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 9, 2025--

America’s #1 Appliance Company 1, GE Appliances, a Haier company, today announced the opening of a new onsite advanced primary care clinic at its Monogram Refrigeration LLC plant in Selmer, Tennessee. This state-of-the-art clinic will serve employees and their covered family members (age two and older), marking the first workplace-based health clinic of its kind in McNairy County. The new advanced primary care clinic is in addition to the traditional health coverage benefits offered by the company.

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“In today’s fast-paced world, providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare is more important than ever—especially in rural manufacturing communities,” said Rocki Rockingham, Chief Human Resources Officer for GE Appliances. “This clinic is more than a benefit; it’s a key part of our strategy to be an employer of choice and attract and retain the talent we need to operate and grow in a competitive labor market. Our employees deserve the best, and that includes healthcare that’s close to work, easy to access, and focused on their whole well-being.”

The new facility is GE Appliances’ third onsite advanced primary care clinic, with a fourth location planned to open in Alabama. Monogram Refrigeration LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Appliances, manufactures luxury refrigeration products and Zoneline® air conditioners in Selmer and is one of the largest employers in the region.

“When manufacturers invest in the holistic well-being of their workforce, they’re doing more than offering benefits—they’re making a powerful statement that their people are their greatest asset,” said Carolyn Lee, President and Executive Director of the Manufacturing Institute. “These investments in people play a critical role in both attracting and retaining talent. At the Manufacturing Institute, our research consistently shows that team members are more likely to stay—and thrive—when they believe their employer truly cares about them. It’s not just the right thing to do; it’s a smart strategy for attracting and retaining the skilled talent that drives our industry forward.”

Healthcare Where It’s Needed Most

The clinic is designed to deliver high-quality, value-based care that puts patients at the center of their healthcare journey. It will remain open until 6 p.m.—later than other regional clinics—and will offer an array of services, including:

These offerings are designed to meet the unique healthcare needs of employees and their families, ensuring timely and convenient access to care without having to travel long distances.

Proven Results and Expanding Access

The Selmer clinic builds on the success of GE Appliances’ existing onsite clinics at its plants in Louisville, Kentucky and LaFayette, Georgia. Over the past two years, the company has seen:

Employees are averaging 4.82 visits per year, far surpassing industry benchmarks, demonstrating strong engagement and driving improvements in health outcomes. “We believe healthier employees make for a stronger workforce and a stronger community,” said Michele Clark, Global Wellbeing Leader at GE Appliances. “By investing in advanced primary care close to where our people live and work, we’re not only helping them stay healthier—we’re giving them a reason to stay in a manufacturing career over other opportunities.”

About GE Appliances

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are a leading U.S. manufacturer of home appliances with 15,500 team members nationwide. GE Appliances, found in half of all U.S. homes, is proud to be rated America’s #1 Appliance Company 1, trusted by millions of families nationwide. We manufacture and sell products under the Monogram™, Café™, GE Profile™, GE®, Haier™, and Hotpoint™ brands. Our operations support nearly 98,000 additional American jobs and represent an investment of more than $3.5 billion since 2016. We are deeply committed to the communities where we live and work, passionate about getting closer to our product users to understand their needs and driven by the belief that there’s always a better way.

To learn more about our company, brands, career opportunities, and impact, visit geappliancesco.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of nurses in three hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations through the weekend failed to yield breakthroughs in their contract disputes.

The strike was taking place at The Mount Sinai Hospital and two of its satellite campuses, with picket lines forming. The other affected hospitals are NewYork-Presbyterian and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.

About 15,000 nurses are involved in the strike, according to New York State Nurses Association.

“After months of bargaining, management refused to make meaningful progress on core issues that nurses have been fighting for: safe staffing for patients, healthcare benefits for nurses, and workplace violence protections,” the union said in a statement issued Monday. “Management at the richest hospitals in New York City are threatening to discontinue or radically cut nurses’ health benefits.”

The strike, which comes during a severe flu season, could potentially force the hospitals to transfer patients, cancel procedures or divert ambulances. It could also put a strain on city hospitals not involved in the contract dispute, as patients avoid the medical centers hit by the strike.

The hospitals involved have been hiring temporary nurses to try and fill the labor gap during the walkout, and said in a statement during negotiations that they would “do whatever is necessary to minimize disruptions.” Montefiore posted a message assuring patients that appointments would be kept.

“NYSNA’s leaders continue to double down on their $3.6 billion in reckless demands, including nearly 40% wage increases, and their troubling proposals like demanding that a nurse not be terminated if found to be compromised by drugs or alcohol while on the job," Montefiore spokesperson Joe Solmonese said Monday after the strike had started. "We remain resolute in our commitment to providing safe and seamless care, regardless of how long the strike may last.”

New York-Presbyterian accused the union of staging a strike to “create disruption,” but said in a statement that it has taken steps to ensure patients receive the care they need.

"We’re ready to keep negotiating a fair and reasonable contract that reflects our respect for our nurses and the critical role they play, and also recognizes the challenging realities of today’s healthcare environment,” the statement said.

The work stoppage is occurring at multiple hospitals simultaneously, but each medical center is negotiating with the union independently. Several other hospitals across the city and in its suburbs reached deals in recent days to avert a possible strike.

The nurses’ demands vary by hospital, but the major issues include staffing levels and workplace safety. The union says hospitals have given nurses unmanageable workloads.

Nurses also want better security measures in the workplace, citing incidents like a an incident last week, when a man with a sharp object barricaded himself in a Brooklyn hospital room and was then killed by police.

The union also wants limitations on hospitals’ use of artificial intelligence.

The nonprofit hospitals involved in the negotiations say they’ve been working to improve staffing levels, but say the union’s demands overall are too costly.

Nurses voted to authorize the strike last month.

Both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani had expressed concern about the possibility of the strike. As the strike deadline neared, Mamdani urged both sides to keep negotiating and reach a deal that “both honors our nurses and keeps our hospitals open.”

“Our nurses kept this city alive through its hardest moments. Their value is not negotiable,” Mamdani said.

State Attorney General Letitia James voiced similar support, saying "nurses put their lives on the line every day to keep New Yorkers healthy. They should never be forced to choose between their own safety, their patients’ well-being, and a fair contract.”

The last major nursing strike in the city was only three years ago, in 2023. That work stoppage, at Mount Sinai and Montefiore, was short, lasting three days. It resulted in a deal raising pay 19% over three years at those hospitals.

It also led to promised staffing improvements, though the union and hospitals now disagree about how much progress has been made, or whether the hospitals are retreating from staffing guarantees.