EMORY HEALTHCARE CO-SPONSORS WORKSITE SAFETY CONFERENCE

May 1998

Media Contacts: Traci Simmons, 404/727-8599, tgsimmo@emory.edu

ATLANTA -- The Association for Worksite Health Promotion announces the Southeast Regional Conference to be held on June 8 - 9. The conference, co-sponsored by EMORY HEALTHCARE, will be held at the Emory Conference Center Hotel located at 1615 Clifton Rd. This year's theme is "Partnering for Better Health: Strategies for Maximizing Outcomes."

This two day conference provides an opportunity for professionals working in the area of worksite health promotion to assemble for continuing education, networking and program enhancement. Two educational tracks will be offered throughout the conference; the first addressing fundamental philosophies and the second focusing on advanced practices.

Professionals partnering to promote wellness in the worksite are encouraged to attend, including but not limited to wellness and fitness professionals, nurses, physicians, educators, students, human resource managers, benefits coordinators, risk managers, worker's compensation specialists, case managers, managed care specialists, occupational health professionals and vendors.

For conference information or to receive a conference brochure, please contact Shelly Kubeck at 770-969-2992 or by e-mail: Shelly.Kubeck@owenscorning.com

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