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John T. Carson Joins Risk Strategies as Employee Benefits Leader, New England Region

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced that John T. Carson has joined as Employee Benefits Leader, New England Region.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced that John T. Carson has joined as Employee Benefits Leader, New England Region.
  • Carson brings over 20 years of business development and executive leadership in health, retirement, equity compensation, and HR/payroll administration to Risk Strategies.
  • “John is an experienced senior executive with a strategic mindset and the ability to successfully execute to meet the needs of both clients and the company,” said John Greenbaum, National Employee Benefits Practice Leader, Risk Strategies.
  • “Risk Strategies has a unique ability to take a strategic, holistic, and specialist approach to client partnerships,” said Carson.

TELUS Health named an Overall Leader in Next-Generation Benefits Administration in Canada and the United States

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC and CANTON, Mass., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - TELUS Health, a global healthcare leader providing comprehensive physical, mental and financial wellbeing services for employers and families worldwide, is pleased to announce its latest recognition as an Overall Leader for next-generation benefits administration in both Canada and the United States by NelsonHall.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC and CANTON, Mass., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - TELUS Health, a global healthcare leader providing comprehensive physical, mental and financial wellbeing services for employers and families worldwide, is pleased to announce its latest recognition as an Overall Leader for next-generation benefits administration in both Canada and the United States by NelsonHall.
  • "Being recognized again as an Overall Leader by NelsonHall not only acknowledges our team's dedication but also reinforces our commitment to continuously improve our services.
  • This ensures our clients receive industry-leading benefits administration services," said Neil King, Managing Director, Employer Solutions, TELUS Health.
  • This allows us to provide localized solutions that open new doors for employees across North America, particularly in the United States," said Brad Fusco, Vice-president, Retirement and Benefits Solutions and US Commercial & Region Lead, TELUS Health.

TELUS reports operational and financial results for fourth quarter 2023; announces 2024 financial targets

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Friday, February 9, 2024

See Fourth Quarter 2023 Operating Highlights within this news release for a discussion on TTech and DLCX results.

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  • See Fourth Quarter 2023 Operating Highlights within this news release for a discussion on TTech and DLCX results.
  • "Today, TI reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2023 results that featured solid revenue growth, notwithstanding a continued challenging operating environment.
  • Furthermore, in 2024, we anticipate improving financial contributions from TELUS International, as well as from TELUS Health and TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods," Doug concluded.
  • Digital health transactions in the fourth quarter of 2023 were 157.9 million, up 3.7 per cent over the fourth quarter of 2022.

TalkLife secures new investment from TELUS to improve mental health support

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Amid a global mental health crisis, TELUS is exploring new, innovative ways to make mental health support more accessible by partnering with peer support platform TalkLife creating a safe space for people to connect

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  • Amid a global mental health crisis, TELUS is exploring new, innovative ways to make mental health support more accessible by partnering with peer support platform TalkLife creating a safe space for people to connect
    VANCOUVER, BC and BRISTOL, England, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - UK-based scaleup TalkLife , an innovative global online peer support community for people to talk about their mental health, has secured a capital investment from TELUS Ventures, the investment arm of world-leading communications technology company, TELUS.
  • TalkLife is also a valued partner of TELUS Health , a global healthcare leader supporting over 69 million lives worldwide.
  • "TalkLife is pioneering a new kind of mental health support that's accessible, relevant, and has the research backing to prove that it really works.
  • It will contribute to scale operations, and cement TalkLife's place as the leading peer provider of mental health support globally, helping those who might struggle to access traditional mental health support because of stigma, cost, or availability.

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation reports that more men are addressing stress, anxiety and depression

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation (CMHF) is helping more men tackle chronic stress, anxiety and depression with the MindFit Toolkit, presented by TELUS Health. In 2023, the number of virtual counselling sessions completed by men increased by 13 times compared to the same period in 2022 and CMHF expects further expansion this year.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation (CMHF) is helping more men tackle chronic stress, anxiety and depression with the MindFit Toolkit , presented by TELUS Health.
  • “We are encouraged by the significant increase in men accessing MindFit Toolkit, taking self-assessments and completing counselling appointments,” said TC Carling, CMHF President & CEO.
  • CMHF in collaboration with TELUS Health seeks to help more men and their families access professional mental health support.
  • The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation is supported in part by the Province of B.C., the Government of Canada, as well as generous donors and partners.

TELUS Health and Clinia join forces to transform health navigation and personalize care

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

MONTREAL, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS Health, a global leader in health technology, and Clinia, a leading provider of health-grade search technologies have announced an exclusive strategic partnership to revolutionize health navigation and deliver personalized care throughout individuals' health journeys. By harnessing Clinia's AI-powered technology stack, TELUS Health aims to streamline provider registry networks management, facilitate seamless interconnectivity and drive improved cost sustainability for payors and providers, eliminating the problems associated with traditional provider registry networks.

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  • By harnessing Clinia's AI-powered technology stack, TELUS Health aims to streamline provider registry networks management, facilitate seamless interconnectivity and drive improved cost sustainability for payors and providers, eliminating the problems associated with traditional provider registry networks.
  • “The overwhelming amount of health information available online can be incredibly time consuming to navigate for both payors and individuals here in Canada, and globally," said Martin Bélanger, Managing Director, Payor and Provider Solutions, TELUS Health.
  • “TELUS Health already owns key services and solutions that are essential to building a unified and seamless health journey.
  • This capital demonstrates the power of Canadian innovation and will accelerate growth connecting the company into TELUS’ ecosystem to foster further innovation benefiting customers globally.

TELUS Mental Health Index reveals workers lose 55 working days per year due to workplace conflict

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS Health today released its monthly TELUS Mental Health Index, revealing that workers who experience conflict at work lose an average of 55 work days per year.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS Health today released its monthly TELUS Mental Health Index, revealing that workers who experience conflict at work lose an average of 55 work days per year.
  • Twenty-eight per cent of workers in Canada have a mental health score of 50 or lower.
  • Among workers reporting diagnosed depression and anxiety, there is a loss of 55 and 53 working days per year in productivity, respectively.
  • The October TELUS Mental Health Index also includes important findings related to diagnosed and undiagnosed health conditions, work-life balance and expectations of COVID-19 policies in the workplace.

TELUS Mental Health Index reveals U.S. workers with depression lose 51 working days in productivity per year

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS Health today released its monthly TELUS Mental Health Index, revealing that U.S. workers with diagnosed depression lose 51 working days in productivity per year. The Index also found that 27 percent of workers say better support for their wellbeing is more important than a 10 percent increase in salary.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS Health today released its monthly TELUS Mental Health Index, revealing that U.S. workers with diagnosed depression lose 51 working days in productivity per year.
  • The isolation score of workers improved nearly one point, yet remains the second lowest mental health sub-score for the 18th consecutive month.
  • The October TELUS Mental Health Index also includes important findings related to diagnosed and undiagnosed health conditions, work-life balance and expectations of COVID-19 policies in the workplace.
  • Read the full U.S. TELUS Mental Health Index report findings here .

Government of Canada celebrates the launch of the Canadian Business Disability Network to help advance the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce

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Monday, December 4, 2023

As celebrations for International Day of Persons with Disabilities continue around the world, today, the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera attended the launch of the Canadian Business Disability Network, hosted by Manulife Canada.

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  • As celebrations for International Day of Persons with Disabilities continue around the world, today, the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera attended the launch of the Canadian Business Disability Network, hosted by Manulife Canada.
  • Under the employment pillar of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, the Disability Inclusion Business Council (DIBC) was formed.
  • "The launch of the Canadian Business Disability Network is a true testament to the government and Canadians' commitment to building accessible businesses.
  • The Canadian Business Disability Network announced today, has the following as members: EY Canada, Manulife Canada, TELUS Health, and IBM Canada.

Winners for 2023 Webster Awards Announced

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The winners in the 14 categories for the 2023 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced this evening during a live in-person event, hosted by CHEK TV's Paul Haysom and Gloria Macarenko from CBC Radio who also conducted a fireside chat with the featured guest, veteran anchor/journalist, Lisa LaFlamme.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The winners in the 14 categories for the 2023 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced this evening during a live in-person event, hosted by CHEK TV's Paul Haysom and Gloria Macarenko from CBC Radio who also conducted a fireside chat with the featured guest, veteran anchor/journalist, Lisa LaFlamme.
  • For those who wish to see who the finalists and winners are of the 2023 Webster Awards, and to view the finalists' work, this can be accessed now at www.jackwebster.com .
  • Lisa LaFlamme, featured guest at the 2023 Webster Awards- BC's best journalist celebrated.
  • Also, during the 2023 Webster Awards, Frances Bula was honoured as the 2023 Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, the Global Reporting Centre was honoured as the 2023 Bill Good Award recipient, and 2023 Shelley Fralic Award recipient, Sophie Lui of Global BC, was also honoured.