First of its kind: HNB unveils on-site Wellness Center with Lanka Hospitals

HNB Acting CEO, Damith Pallewatte (fifth from left) and Lanka Hospital Group CEO Deepthi Lokuarachchi (sixth from left) exchanging the MoU in the presence of (from left) HNB Rajeev Perera Head of Human Capital Operation, Roshantha Jayatunge Head of Human Capital Strategy & Talent Development, HNB Chief Operating Officer Sanjay Wijemanne, Lanka Hospitals Deputy CEO / Director – Medical Services Dr. Lasantha Karunasekara, Lanka Hospitals Group, Group Chief Financial Officer M B G Wickramasiri and Lanka Hospitals Head of Laboratories, Dr. Geethani Galagoda

HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has partnered with Lanka Hospitals to open a state-of-the-art Wellness Center at its headquarters, marking a significant milestone in employee wellbeing initiatives within the banking sector.

The Wellness Center, located on the 11th floor of HNB Towers, was inaugurated on September 9, 2024, in the presence of 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.

“Today marks a historic milestone in HNB’s 135-year journey. We’re proud to be the first private bank in Sri Lanka to establish a state-of-the-art Wellness Center 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 Wellness Center 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,” said Acting CEO Damith Pallewatte.

“This partnership with HNB exemplifies our commitment to extending high-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 Center 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,” said Group CEO of Lanka Hospitals Deepthi Lokuarachchi.

The Wellness Center 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. As one of employee wellbeing’s biggest advocates, HNB’s programmes offer a bevy of health-related benefits, covering aspects from Surgical Hospitalisation Expenditure (SHE), Critical Insurance Cover and door step medical check-ups.