October 16, 2008 – HALIFAX, NS - The Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) has been named a Health Innovator for the second year in a row. The award was presented by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce as part of its annual Healthy Workplace Award competition.

"For us, as an employer, awards are about more than getting a trophy," said WCB CEO, Nancy MacCready-Williams. "They become part of who you are. And employees take pride in being part of something they themselves had a hand in implementing."

The WCB was chosen in acknowledgement of its fully implemented, innovative and comprehensive wellness program that includes a full-time health and wellness coordinator dedicated solely to improving the health and well-being of WCB employees.

The Healthy Workplace Awards were handed out during a special Chamber luncheon on October 14.

About the WCB:
The Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is committed to keeping Nova Scotians safe and secure from workplace injury. The WCB provides workplace injury insurance for more than 18,000 employers, representing about 300,000 workers across the province. The WCB sets the standard for workplace injury insurance by informing and inspiring Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. If an injury occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work.

For more information, please contact:

Julie Trites
Communications Advisor
902.491.8103
Julie.trites@wcb.gov.ns.ca