Healthy Outcomes Conference Agenda

Healthy Outcomes Conference 2008  
April 9 – 11, 2008, Fairmont Lake Louise

Dress for the conference is business casual.
Dinner on Thursday evening is formal business attire.
All sessions will take place in Mount Temple A.

Theme: Engaging Employees in the Promotion of their Own Health

Wednesday April 9th

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.              Optional Drop-in Speaker Rehearsals (Mount Temple A)

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.              Opening Cocktail Reception and Dinner (Victoria Ballroom)

Thursday April 10th

7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.              Breakfast (Tim Wilson Restaurant)

8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.              Opening Remarks (Mount Temple A)

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.            Keynote Address - Engaging Employers in the Promotion of Workers' Health

Sponsored by: Ceridian/Green Shield Canada

Dr. Goetzel will offer evidence supporting the following points. A large proportion of diseases and disorders from which people suffer is preventable; modifiable health risk factors are precursors to many diseases, disorders, and premature death; many modifiable health risks are associated with increased health care costs within a short time window; modifiable health risks can be improved through effective health promotion programs; improvements in the health risk profile of a population can lead to reductions in health costs; well-designed programs can be cost/beneficial - they can save more money than they cost, thus producing a positive ROI. The session will present research arising from WHP and HPM efforts at large employers such as Citibank, Johnson & Johnson, Dow Chemical, and Procter and Gamble. Program impacts are assessed based on a number of critical success factors including improvements in health, reductions in medical expenditures, and enhanced worker productivity.

Presenter:
Dr. Ron Z. Goetzel, Research Professor and Director, Institute for Health and Productivity Studies,
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
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Designated Respondents:
Julie Gaudry, Wellness Manager, RBC
Sandy Chipchar, Senior VP, Human Resources, ATB Financial


10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.          Networking Coffee Break (Foyer)


11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.          Session 2A: Workplace Wellness Programs: Do They Make A Difference?

In 2003, Campbell Canada launched a comprehensive workplace Wellness program entitled Wellness Within. We have observed high participation and satisfaction rates among our workforce but, does it really make a difference to their health and is their an economic benefit? To fully evaluate the program we have embarked on an IRB approved research project "Heart to Heart" with the objective of evaluating the impact of this comprehensive worksite wellness inititiative on cardiovascular risk and health
in addition to health economic outcomes. We're almost half way through and have seen some interesting result which we'll share.

Presenter:
Fanny Karolev, Manager, Health and Wellness, Campbell Company of Canada
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                                                                 Session 2B: The Obesity Epidemic

Its Impact in the Workplace and What Employers Can Do
Obesity in Canada is approaching epidemic proportions.  Learn about the impact of obesity in the workplace and what plan sponsors can do to encourage a healthy workforce.  Dr. Misra will provide helpful tips and will also educate on the latest in both medical and non-medical treatments for overweight and morbidly obese individuals.

Presenter:
Dr. Monali Misra, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, St. Joseph’s Healthcare, McMaster University
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Designated Respondents:
Marilee Mark, Vice-President, Marketing, Manulife Financial
Janet Carr, Public Health Nurse, Ottawa Public Health

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.            Lunch Reception (Tim Wilson Restaurant)


1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.                 Session 3: More than a Band-Aid: A Holistic Approach to Organizational Health

Too many organizations rush to slap on an ”Employee Wellness” band-aid to cure a multitude of ills - from high drug costs to disability absences to work/life balance - without taking the time to make a proper diagnosis. Only a holistic approach to organizational health can truly address the symptoms, and the prescription will vary from one workplace to another.  Hear how Frito Lay, a high performance workplace, has started to "heal" their work life quality challenges.

Presenter:
Rochelle Morandini, Organizational Health, Canada RFM/HM, Hewitt Associates
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Designated Respondents:
Neil MacKenzie, Manager, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
Fanny Karolev, Health and Wellness Manager, Campbell Company of Canada

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.             Session 4: Integrating Pharmacist Intervention in the Community

Hearts in Motion Program : An Innovative Model for Vascular Health
Community Cardiovascular Hearts in Motion is a 3-month multidisciplinary program providing assessment, risk factor management, education, exercise, nutrition, and behaviour change components.  Outcomes to date have shown significant positive changes in lipid, hypertension and weight management along major improvements in exercise ability. Adherence was positively changed by the pharmacist intervention directed at the family physician as well as the patient. The Hearts in Motion program interventions are easily sustainable for improving patient adherence and can be translated to cost-savings in health care.

Presenter:
Nicholas Giacomantonio, Associate Professor, Medicine, Dalhousie University/Cardiologist, QEII Health Sciences Centre
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Designated Respondents:
Mark Haley, Assistant Vice-President, McMaster University
Wanda McKenna, Director, Workplace Health, Benefits and Pensions, McMaster University


2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.              Networking Coffee Break (Foyer)


2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.              Session 5A: Case Study - Getting Participation in Healthy Workplace Programs

Engaging employees to participate in workplace health programs can be challenging. But engaging employees in 200 locations across Canada was a daunting task. This session will show how Purolator approached the challenge, linked it to their employee engagement strategy and succeeded in developing and delivering programs to address the needs and preferences of their 12,500 employees. Learn how Canada's largest courier company achieved a high level of participation in it's employee survey, cross country fitness challenge, 'biggest loser' contest, 'sweatless' workouts and leadership development programs.

Presenter:
Doug Kube, Director, Human Resources, Purolator Courier Ltd.
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                                                Session 5B: Living Well at RBC: Overview of an Employer's Wellness Strategy

Wellness is a tangible way to show that companies and their leaders care about employees and it is an effective, economical, and socially responsible reaction to business and people needs. At RBC, we actively promote a healthy and safe work environment and encourage employees to lead a healthy lifestyle. This session will highlight RBC's experience with developing and implementing it's wellness program built on awareness, engagement and incentives.

Presenter:
Dr. Julie Gaudry, Wellness Manager, Royal Bank of Canada
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Designated Respondents:
Jim Beaudry, National Health and Wellness Coordinator, Canadian Auto Workers Union
André Morneau, Vice-President, Morris & Mackenzie Inc.

4:00 p.m.                                 Closing Remarks

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.              Cocktail Reception (Mount Temple B)

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.              Dinner Reception (Mount Temple B)

Friday April 11th

7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.              Breakfast (Tim Wilson Restaurant)

8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.              Opening Remarks (Mount Temple A)

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.            Keynote Address

Gordon Hogg, Minister of State for ActNow BC, will speak to delegates about British Columbia’s renowned ActNow BC health promotion initiative. The growing evidence of increased obesity, diabetes and chronic diseases in adults and now in children, has prompted the Province of British Columbia to take action by encouraging all British Columbians to eat healthier, increase their physical activity, eliminate tobacco use and ensure healthy pregnancies. The goal for the Government of British Columbia is to have the healthiest region ever to host an Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. Launched in 2005 by the Premier of British Columbia, ActNow BC is gaining world-wide attention for its unique delivery model in health promotion and chronic disease prevention.

Presenter:
Minister Gordon Hogg, Minister, ActNow BC

Designated Respondents:
Leanne MacFarlane, Director Business Development, Managed Health Care Services Inc.
John Tompkins, Principal, Senior Consultant, Hewitt Associates

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.            Session 7: People Leader’s Role in Health and Productivity

As a participant of this informative and interactive session, you will:

• Understand the role of people leaders, unions and HR in supporting employee health: chronic diseases,
  physical and mental health
• Understand factors that lead to absenteeism, presenteeism and disability
• Understand the process for engaging employees in managing their health
• Learn how to access tools that support your role in health and productivity

Presenters:
Rod Phillips, President and CEO, Shepell-fgi and
Karen Seward, Senior Vice-President of Business Development and Marketing, Shepell-fgi
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Designated Respondents:
Garth Lockwood, Manager, Employee Benefits, Petro-Canada
Brad Smith, General Manager, Total Compensation, Canada Post


11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.          Networking Coffee Break (Foyer)

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.          Session 8: Health Promotion at Work: A Case Study

Co-presented by Lori Casselman from Buffet and Doug Smeall from Sun Life, this session will look at actual examples of how workplace wellness programs, when effectively implemented, can help drive employee engagement and measurable change in employee health and risk management.

Presenters:
Lori Casselman, Vice-President, Buffett & Company Worksite Wellness Ltd. and
Doug Smeall, Asst. Vice-President, Business Development, Health Management Services, Group Benefits, Sun Life Financial
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Designated Respondents:
Lyle Hargrove, Director Health And Safety Training Fund, Canadian Auto Workers Union
Stephen Deegan, Vice-President, HR, Puralator


12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.            Interactive Lunch Reception (Mount Temple A)

Saturday April 12th

Ski Day at Fairmont Lake Louise (More information on ACTIVITIES page)

** All agenda times subject to change. **