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Midlands Businesses Collaborate to Change the Culture of Wellness
COLUMBIA, SC - August 26, 2010 - The American Heart Association will host the Midlands' first Culture of Wellness: Healthy Worksite Workshop on Thursday, August 26 at the South Carolina Hospital Association, William L. Yates Conference Center. The event, open to Human Resources and Wellness Program Directors across the Midlands, will focus on real-world examples of what works in the workplace, numerous wellness initiatives and incentives, how to build and launch an effective wellness program and local resources available to area businesses.
The American Heart Association is committed to partnering with organizations across the community to implement initiatives to assist local businesses in fostering heart healthy work environments to combat cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes.
Robert M. Marshall, Vice President and General Manager, Carolinas Market Unit for The Pepsi Beverage Company, and this year's chair of the American Heart Association's 2011 Start! Midlands Heart Walk Marshall says this is an event not to be missed. "This is a great opportunity for Midlands' businesses to take an active role in creating a Culture of Wellness and to help save lives."
Attendees will hear from a talented group of speakers including: Barbara Kelly, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina; Robert Barrilleaux, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina; Camille Mills, Palmetto Health; Judith Verona, SCANA; Nancy McClendon, Richardson Plowden; and Carmen Wilson, Providence Hospitals.
For information about the Start! Heart Walk, call the American Heart Association at 803.806.3092 or visit www.startmidlandssc.org
About the American Heart Association
Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association today is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. These diseases, America's No. 1 and No. 3 killers, and all other cardiovascular diseases claim nearly 870,000 lives a year. In fiscal year 2006-07 the association invested more than $554 million in research, professional and public education, advocacy and community service programs to help all Americans live longer, healthier lives. To learn more, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit americanheart.org.
