* DaimlerChrysler Canada , the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit have been recognized by Canadian Healthcare Manager magazine for the unique partnership in delivering a national proactive employee wellness program. * In 2004, the National Quality Institute honoured this unique collaborative partnership between the company, the union and the local health unit for the innovative health, safety and wellness initiatives delivered to DaimlerChrysler Canada employees, retirees and their families. The NQI award established the Working Toward Wellness at DCCI program as an industry benchmark. The “Who’s Who in Healthcare, Employer Award” represents exceptional service in arranging for the delivery of plan benefits, workplace health programs or related services to employees. “We are proud to share this Who’s Who In Healthcare, Employer Award with the CAW and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit,” says Rick Thrasher, Senior Manager, Salary, Benefits and Hourly Compensation. “We are dedicated to delivering quality programs that address the needs and health concerns of our employees and their families. We are pleased that many of our employees have embraced our wellness initiatives and are making healthier lifestyle choices as a result.” “The Canadian Auto Workers is happy to join with our partners, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and DaimlerChrysler in celebrating the Who's Who In Healthcare, Employer Award," says Lyle Hargrove, National Coordinator of Health & Safety Training Fund for the Canadian Auto Workers Union. "This is another example of the CAW working together with our employer to provide programs that encourage healthy lifestyle changes for not only our members but their families as well." “This has been a very successful partnership,” says Deb Bennett, Director of Health Protection for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. “Our primary goal is to provide the healthiest community possible and we believe we are achieving that. We will continue to deliver, what we believe, is the best workplace wellness program in the province.” Canadian Healthcare Manager’s annual “Who’s Who in Healthcare Awards” is designed to honour individuals or a group of individuals who have demonstrated leadership and innovation, and who have made a difference in the delivery of healthcare in Canada . The Who’s Who in Healthcare Awards represent the more than 20,000 readers of Canadian Healthcare Manager, which serves an integrated mix of healthcare stakeholders in both the public and private sectors. About DaimlerChrysler Canada DaimlerChrysler Canada markets Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® vehicles through its network of approximately 475 dealers. In addition to its manufacturing facilities in Windsor , Brampton and Etobicoke, DaimlerChrysler Canada has offices and parts distribution centres throughout the country dedicated to supporting the sales, service and marketing of its products and a research and development centre in Windsor. Source: DaimlerChrysler Canada |