Board, Halton Region host wellness workshop Oct. 6, 2011

Dr. Linda Duxbury to headline event celebrating Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month.

The Halton District School Board and the Halton Region Health Department are celebrating Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month with a 2011 Workplace Wellness Breakfast and Workshop. This event will be held at the New Street Education Centre (3250 New Street, Burlington) on Thursday, October 6, 2011, from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration and continental breakfast will be from 8:30-9 a.m. The meeting is free of charge.

“The Board welcomes the opportunity to further strengthen the health of our employees and build a healthier organization by hearing from Dr. Linda Duxbury,” says Kelley Terry, Acting Executive Officer of Human Resources for the Halton District School Board.

Duxbury is one of Canada’s leading workplace health researchers and workplace demographic experts as well as a noted pioneer in the field of organizational health.

This workshop is intended for human resource professionals, senior staff, managers, decision-makers or anyone interested in creating or maintaining a healthy organization or building the business case for change in this area.

“The workplace environment has a direct impact on the health of employees,” said Dr. Bob Nosal, Halton Region Medical Officer of Health. “At Halton Region, creating a healthy work environment is a key organizational value. We are pleased to contribute to this event and look forward to celebrating Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month in Halton.”

Register online by clicking here or call 905-825-6000, ext. 7887. The registration deadline is Monday, September 26, 2011.

For additional information, contact: Ryan Luyk, Program Development Coordinator, Human Resources Dept. Halton District School Board (905) 335-3663, ext. 3311; Toll free: 1 877 618-3456; or

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