The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Networking session on workplace health tjj;hnin Frlday,25- piacc heCdlth n1et\soiking inceting I uesday. The session has been designed for human resource profession- ais, occupationa] health nurses, health and safety representatives and wellness conunittee members. The networking meeting is being offered as a resuit of sugges- tions from professionals who've attended previous workplace health events hosted by the health department, including the AN YOPIVEOMEONEAL1FT? RKU poamand oftexde. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED CA USM RMHOW YOU CM HU. (905)875-15 +Canadian Red Cross The meeting will provide a torumn for participants to network with other professionals, as well as an opportunity to discuss workplace health issues, share success stories and suggestions for implemnenting workplace health programai. There will also be an opportunity to discuss topica and ideas for future meetings, as the health department plans to offer a series of networking meetings througbout tbe year. "With over 200,000 employees in Halton, it is important for organizations to make a commitment to workplace health to improve the health of their employees, their organization and thse Halton commnunity," said Haiton Medicai Officer of Heaith Dr. Bob Nosal. "Mhe physical environment, individual hea]th practices such as heaithy food choices, physical activity programs, organizational culture including flexible work arrangements and fansily-friendly workplaces ail contribute to a heaithy workplace." and employees realize the benetîts of a healthy workplace. A com- miitmnent to workplace healtb from organizational leaders can help organizations attract and retain top performers, allowing them to remnain competitive and to be recognized as an employer of choice. Ini addition, employees working in organizations that place a high value on workplace health can experience improved health, increased job satisfaction, decreased risk of injury and/or illness and an increased ability to balance work and family responsibili- ties. The meeting will be held at the Halton Regional Building, 1151 Bronte Rd., in Oakville, and will mun from, 9 to 11I a.m. For more information or to regîster for thse networking meeting, contact thse Halton Region Healts Department by May 20 at (905) 825-6000, ext. 2904, or visit www.region.halton.on.cahealth. And WVE w/ould love YOU to be there! Saturdlay, May 28th Visit our new Milton location at: 1290 Steeles Ave E e (905) 875-1839 or corne by our original Milton location, we're celebrating there too! 400 Main Street e (905) 876-1976 www.firstchoice.com Ha . F ___Lý_-nkýsFýormaýking ýusyoýurchýoiceý! ý_J V#Wà«pw,,,w -OVwf.ý