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Canfield & Tack wins 2007 Wealth of Health Award

Co-sponsored by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Rochester Region and the Rochester Business Journal, the Wealth of Health Awards recognize local companies that have implemented programs or policies to encourage healthful practices among workers and promote employee wellness.

Honorees are judged according to how creatively they devise programs, worker participation in wellness initiatives and on how successful the programs have been in achieving results.

Canfield & Tack was recognized for our “Strive for Five” and “Biggest Loser” programs. “Strive for Five” was launched to help create and strengthen healthy lifestyle habits, including increased activity and healthy eating. Thirty-six percent of our employees participated in Strive for Five. Participants logged more than 4 million steps, ate 550 servings of vegetables, and drank more than 1,600 gallons of water. The “Biggest Loser” program included participation of over ¼ of our employees and resulted in a total of 207lbs being lost collectively.

In addition to these programs, the company offers healthy menus at all company-sponsored corporate events, filtered water coolers throughout the plant, and healthier choices in the vending machines, such as fresh salads, fruit, yogurt and nuts.

The company plans to expand its programs in the coming year, offering cholesterol screening and nutrition education.