Press Release - Business Health Services Safety Conference

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 23, 2009

CONTACT: Rita Baiocco Kester 971-983-5314 or rkester@silvhosp.org

Business Health Services Conference Educates Local Businesses

      WOODBURN, Ore. -- More than 80 representatives from area businesses gathered to learn how they can create a safe workplace environment for their employees at the Business Health Services Conference held Thursday, October 15 at Wellspring in Woodburn.

      Attendees had an opportunity to hear from industry leaders on a variety of issues ranging from return-to-work issues, to diversity in the workplace, to employee substance abuse and updates on regulatory and legislative issues.

      International speaker and corporate trainer, David Rabiner, CSP was the keynote speaker. He led an engaging presentation of how small shifts in attitude can make big differences in one’s success, emotional well being, and the amount of fun one can have at work. “Rabiner was exceptional,” said Silverton Fire District Capt. Ed Grambusch. “I’m very encouraged to attend future conferences BHS hosts, and would encourage others to do the same.”

      Other speakers included Lisa Wilch, claims director for SAIF Corporation, Grant Beardsley, clinical toxicologist and drug testing services manager for Peace Health Laboratories, and Dan Schweigert, MD, a lifestyle and sports medicine physician for Silverton Hospital Network.

      In keeping with the healthy environment theme, participants enjoyed a lunch containing only ten percent fat that was prepared by Chef Eric of Vitality and a stretch break led by Susan Benner of The Fitness Center at Wellspring. Chair massages were also available to attendees throughout the day.

      John Atkins, city manager of Molalla, was very pleased with the conference. “I learned something today that was very helpful and that I can put into practice right away,” he said. “If I come away from a conference with one good idea, I consider it a success.”

      Since its June 2007 launch, Silverton Hospital Network’s Business Health Services serves as a comprehensive and customized employee health resource for its clients. Today, nearly 200 clients are served throughout the mid-Willamette Valley. BHS performs site visits to analyze the worksite and familiarize their medical and service providers with their client’s job descriptions, light duty options, and specific workplace challenges. BHS also offers on-site health and safety trainings, and suggests programs and services to help businesses stay in compliance with state and federal regulations.

      Business Health Services, which is based at Wellspring in Woodburn, is a full-service occupational medicine clinic, providing treatment for on-the-job injuries, individualized return-to-work plans and the entire range of medical monitoring and screening services for today’s workplace.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 23, 2009

CONTACT: Rita Baiocco Kester 971-983-5314 or rkester@silvhosp.org

Business Health Services Conference Educates Local Businesses

WOODBURN, Ore. -- More than 80 representatives from area businesses gathered to learn how they can create a safe workplace environment for their employees at the Business Health Services Conference held Thursday, October 15 at Wellspring in Woodburn.

Attendees had an opportunity to hear from industry leaders on a variety of issues ranging from return-to-work issues, to diversity in the workplace, to employee substance abuse and updates on regulatory and legislative issues.

International speaker and corporate trainer, David Rabiner, CSP was the keynote speaker. He led an engaging presentation of how small shifts in attitude can make big differences in one’s success, emotional well being, and the amount of fun one can have at work. “Rabiner was exceptional,” said Silverton Fire District Capt. Ed Grambusch. “I’m very encouraged to attend future conferences BHS hosts, and would encourage others to do the same.”

Other speakers included Lisa Wilch, claims director for SAIF Corporation, Grant Beardsley, clinical toxicologist and drug testing services manager for Peace Health Laboratories, and Dan Schweigert, MD, a lifestyle and sports medicine physician for Silverton Hospital Network.

In keeping with the healthy environment theme, participants enjoyed a lunch containing only ten percent fat that was prepared by Chef Eric of Vitality and a stretch break led by Susan Benner of The Fitness Center at Wellspring. Chair massages were also available to attendees throughout the day.

John Atkins, city manager of Molalla, was very pleased with the conference. “I learned something today that was very helpful and that I can put into practice right away,” he said. “If I come away from a conference with one good idea, I consider it a success.”

Since its June 2007 launch, Silverton Hospital Network’s Business Health Services serves as a comprehensive and customized employee health resource for its clients. Today, nearly 200 clients are served throughout the mid-Willamette Valley. BHS performs site visits to analyze the worksite and familiarize their medical and service providers with their client’s job descriptions, light duty options, and specific workplace challenges. BHS also offers on-site health and safety trainings, and suggests programs and services to help businesses stay in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Business Health Services, which is based at Wellspring in Woodburn, is a full-service occupational medicine clinic, providing treatment for on-the-job injuries, individualized return-to-work plans and the entire range of medical monitoring and screening services for today’s workplace.

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Visit www.silvhosp.org