Wallwin Electric and Healthscore team up on Healthcare - Sept. 2003

Wallwin Electric Services Ltd. in Barrie is taking action to improve the health of their employees by working together with Healthscore. Since early 2003, the two companies have partnered together to offer Wallwin’s employees and their families, the opportunity to focus on and improve their health, while lowering the utilisation and costs of corporate health care benefits. “The financial benefits are simply a bonus,” explained Craig Wallwin, President of Wallwin Electric Services. “Our primary intention is to provide our employees and their families with the programs and services that allow them to fully enjoy and appreciate their lives through improving their health and awareness of health issues and risks.”

The Healthscore program has been developed to assist companies and their employees with an interactive evidence-based health care program designed to inspire staff and management to greater health. Their industry-leading health assessment helps companies target the greatest risks to their employees’ health and productivity, in an effort to combat the rising costs of corporate health benefits.“Over 30 Wallwin employees and their family members, have already taken part in the Healthscore program and more are joining on an ongoing basis. We’ve received very positive feedback from our employees on the professionalism and knowledge of the Healthscore team.” says Chris Dixon, Wallwin Controller.

Healthscore Executive Director Dr. Steve Rallis explains, “Our goal is to help individuals focus on and improve the quality of their health. We perform a comprehensive physical assessment followed by personalized feedback and a series of goal setting exercises that address their particular health risks. By then providing the opportunity to participate in an ongoing motivational program with repeat assessments, we help individuals reach and exceed these goals.”

“The present approach to health and wellness is simply not an option in an era of double digit health care inflation.” says Dr. Rallis. “By helping us pioneer a truly unique approach to corporate wellness, we believe that Wallwin is well positioned to continue to offer its employees the absolute best in additional benefits for years to come.”