HNB PLC has partnered with Lanka Hospitals to open a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre at its headquarters recently, marking a milestone in employee wellbeing initiatives within the banking sector.
HNB Acting CEO Damith Pallewatte, HNB COO Sanjay Wijemanne, HNB CHRO K. Indravasan, Lanka Hospitals Group CEO Deepthi Lokuarachchi, Lanka Hospitals Deputy CEO / Director – Medical Services, Dr. Lasantha Karunasekara, Lanka Hospitals Group, Group Chief Financial Officer M. B. G. Wickramasiri, Lanka Hospitals, Head of Laboratories, Dr. Geethani Galagoda, Senior and Corporate Management of HNB and Lanka Hospitals Medical Officers and officials were present. Acting CEO Damith Pallewatte said, “Today marks a historic milestone in HNB›s 135-year journey. We›re proud to be the first private bank in Sri Lanka to set up a state-of-the-art wellness centre within our premises, in partnership with Lanka Hospitals.
“By providing easily accessible, prompt healthcare services, we›re addressing the diverse needs of our staff demographics and ensuring their wellness isn›t compromised by lengthy medical procedures.
“This centre is more than a facility; it›s a testament to our genuine care for our HATNA family and a strategic investment in our human capital.
“As we celebrate this achievement millstone in our journey, we›re not just differentiating ourselves from other banks; we›re setting a new standard for employee care in the banking sector.
“We›re confident that this initiative will yield benefits for our HNB family for decades to come, reinforcing our legacy of innovation and employee-centric practices,» he said.
Group CEO of Lanka Hospitals, Deepthi Lokuarachchi said, “This partnership with HNB exemplifies our commitment to extend quality healthcare beyond hospital walls. By providing on-site wellness facilities, we›re addressing the evolving health needs of the workforce.”
“We are confident in our healthcare an service, exemplified by the fact that despite economic challenges, we›ve invested heavily in cutting-edge medical technology. This Wellness Centre is a culmination of our longstanding relationship with HNB and our shared vision for accessible, premium healthcare. “As we expand our services, including plans for the North and East, collaborations like this underscore our dedication to fostering a culture of wellness across Sri Lanka,» he said.
The Wellness Centre is designed to reduce the time and effort employees spend on healthcare needs, promote preventative care, and address health issues promptly. This forward-looking approach aims to foster a healthier, more engaged, and productive workforce. This initiative is the latest in a comprehensive list of programs that HNB carries out to support employee wellness. HNB’s programs offer a bevy of health-related benefits, covering aspects from Surgical Hospitalisation Expenditure (SHE), Critical Insurance Cover and door step medical check-ups.
