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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 6th, 2010
(919)
969-7022 |
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NC PREVENTION PARTNERS, PFIZER, CHARLOTTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, and
FIT CITY CHALLENGE JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES TO REDUCE
PREVENTABLE HEALTH CARE COSTS
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CHAPEL
HILL - May 6, 2010 - NC Prevention Partners (NCPP) with support from Pfizer, Inc.
launched a three year employer wellness partnership today with the Charlotte Chamber
of Commerce and the Fit City Challenge that will guide businesses on how to
build healthier workplaces, healthier employees, and reduce preventable health
care costs.
"Many companies offer
wellness, yet are frustrated because they are missing the employees who may
benefit the most," said Meg Molloy, President and CEO of NC Prevention
Partners. "We guide businesses to shift
to an organizational focus, including critical executive level strategies that
establish a culture of wellness, and fundamental prevention policies that
support employees to be tobacco-free, make good nutrition decisions, and routinely
get physical activity. This provides a
wellness environment in which all employees participate and succeed."
The Charlotte Prevention
Academy Class of 2010-2013 will begin a three year change process by reviewing
initial feedback on a confidential Prevention Report Card on their current mix
of wellness practices from NCPP's signature WorkHealthy
America (WHA) product. They will understand how their practices
compare to the robust scientific standards, to other businesses in their
community, and to businesses of their size and sector. They will leave with tailored action plans
and tools to reshape their workplace policies and management strategies. Academy members will be supported with
ongoing access to the WHA's on-line toolboxes, and webinars to learn how to
implement key policies and share best practices. As they make changes, will
have ongoing opportunity to reassess their practices and view how their Report
Card grades are progressing.
"It's
a win-win proposition. We support any effort that benefits not only the overall
well being of people employed in Mecklenburg County, but also of the
businesses they work for. It just makes good financial sense" said Bob Morgan,
president of Charlotte Chamber of Commerce.
The Charlotte Prevention Academy is
the second of a series of four community Prevention Academies led by NCPP and
supported by Pfizer. The series began in
Greensboro in March, and future Academies will be held in Alamance and
Asheville. More information may be
viewed at http://www.ncpreventionpartners.org/preventionacademy.
"One of Pfizer's commitments is to advance wellness and prevention," said Carl Wilbanks, Pfizer's regional president, southeast. "We are proud to work in partnership with NC Prevention
Partners, the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Fit City
Challenge and local businesses to offer the Prevention Academy to businesses of
all sizes and establish a strong prevention framework in Charlotte.
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About
NC Prevention Partners:
NC Prevention
Partners is a non-profit organization that helps make North Carolina a
healthier place to live and work. We focus on nutrition, physical activity and
quitting tobacco use to achieve our mission of "Prevention first for a
healthier North Carolina." www.ncpreventionpartners.org
About Charlotte Chamber of Commerce:
The Charlotte
Chamber is a membership, volunteer-led organization whose vision is to make
Charlotte the best place to run a business and to live. Find out more at www.charlottechamber.com
About the Fit City
Challenge:
Fit City Challenge is a community based initiative to
encourage Mecklenburg County residents to increase their level of physical
activity and consumption of fruits and vegetables. Fit City Challenge provides a website, www.fitcitychallenge.org, where
participants can find tips, tools and resources on how to live a healthy
lifestyle whether at home, school, work or play.
About Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier world
At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to
improve health and well-being at every stage of life. We strive to set the
standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and
manufacturing of medicines for people and animals. Our diversified global
health care portfolio includes human and animal biologic and small molecule
medicines and vaccines, as well as nutritional products and many of the world's
best-known consumer products. For more than 150 years, Pfizer has
worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. To learn more about our
commitments, please visit us at www.pfizer.com.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Meg Molloy
meg@ncpreventionpartners.org
(919)
969-7022, ext. 204
Day
of event, cell phone: (919) 612- 5644
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