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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
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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.

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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
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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.

LifeWorks Community Action to distribute 1500 Thanksgiving baskets to Saratoga County families in need

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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BALLSTON SPA, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeWorks Community Action's Food Programs will be aiding a record-high number of Saratoga County families this Thanksgiving.

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  • BALLSTON SPA, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeWorks Community Action's Food Programs will be aiding a record-high number of Saratoga County families this Thanksgiving.
  • Residents who have registered for Thanksgiving assistance will be able to pick up their baskets on Saturday, November 18th from 9 am – 3 pm at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds.
  • Demand for Thanksgiving assistance has nearly doubled in 5 years from 800 to more than 1500 families served.
  • Powered by a dedicated crew of approximately 300 volunteers, LifeWorks Community Action will ensure families in need have a wholesome Thanksgiving meal.

TELUS reports operational and financial results for third quarter 2023

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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This growth was driven by higher service revenues in our two reportable segments: TELUS technology solutions (TTech) and Digitally-led customer experiences – TELUS International (DLCX).

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  • This growth was driven by higher service revenues in our two reportable segments: TELUS technology solutions (TTech) and Digitally-led customer experiences – TELUS International (DLCX).
  • See Third Quarter 2023 Operating Highlights within this news release for a discussion on TTech and DLCX results.
  • Digital health transactions in the third quarter of 2023 were 150.6 million, up 5.2 per cent over the third quarter of 2022.
  • Consolidated capital expenditures of $769 million, including $22 million for real estate development, decreased by 17 per cent in the third quarter of 2023.

LifeWorks Community Action to Host Media Day to Showcase Weatherization Program

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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BALLSTON SPA, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeWorks Community Action's Energy Services division will host a live weatherization event on Wednesday, October 11, to demonstrate how a weatherized home reduces energy burdens for families by enhancing energy efficiency. The LifeWorks team and its partners will explain the process as they weatherize a residential home in a single day. Media are invited and encouraged to attend to learn more about this crucial community program.

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  • The LifeWorks team and its partners will explain the process as they weatherize a residential home in a single day.
  • Media are invited and encouraged to attend to learn more about this crucial community program.
  • There are numerous older homes, mobile homes, and apartments in Saratoga and Schenectady counties that could benefit from the federally and state-funded home weatherization assistance program offered by LifeWorks.
  • LifeWorks Community Action is a member of the National Community Action Partnership and the Community Action Network, established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.

Point Source Youth Scales Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention for Youth Homelessness to Five U.S. Cities

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Point Source Youth (PSY), with partners across the U.S., have generated a growing body of evidence and practice knowledge on effectively implementing Direct Cash Transfer interventions with young people.

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  • Point Source Youth (PSY), with partners across the U.S., have generated a growing body of evidence and practice knowledge on effectively implementing Direct Cash Transfer interventions with young people.
  • Building on the incredibly successful Homeless Prevention and Diversion Fund (HPDF) model developed by A Way Home Washington , PSY is scaling the model of using Direct Cash Transfers as a homelessness prevention intervention for young people.
  • "Henry Street Settlement is proud to be a partner in the national launch of Point Source Youth's visionary Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention program to prevent youth homelessness," said David Garza, Henry Street president and CEO.
  • Through the DCT-P pilot, YOTO hopes to learn more about how direct cash transfers can help alumni youth obtain a faster path out of housing instability.

Hazel Claxton Appointed to Bank of Montreal Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bank of Montreal today announced the appointment of Hazel Claxton, former Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Morneau Shepell Inc. (now part of TELUS Health), to its Board of Directors.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bank of Montreal today announced the appointment of Hazel Claxton, former Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Morneau Shepell Inc. (now part of TELUS Health), to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Hazel to the Board of Directors," said George A.
  • Ms. Claxton currently sits on the boards of Allied Properties REIT, TELUS Corporation, University Pension Plan Ontario and Unity Health Toronto.
  • Ms. Claxton holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Queen's University and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Hazel Claxton Appointed to Bank of Montreal Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of Montreal today announced the appointment of Hazel Claxton, former Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Morneau Shepell Inc. (now part of TELUS Health), to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of Montreal today announced the appointment of Hazel Claxton, former Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Morneau Shepell Inc. (now part of TELUS Health), to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Hazel to the Board of Directors," said George A.
  • Ms. Claxton currently sits on the boards of Allied Properties REIT, TELUS Corporation, University Pension Plan Ontario and Unity Health Toronto.
  • Ms. Claxton holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Queen's University and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

TELUS reports resilient operational and financial results for second quarter 2023

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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See Second Quarter 2023 Operating Highlights within this news release for a discussion on TTech and DLCX results.

Key Points: 
  • See Second Quarter 2023 Operating Highlights within this news release for a discussion on TTech and DLCX results.
  • "For the second quarter, our TELUS team once again demonstrated execution strength in our TTech business segment, characterized by the potent combination of leading customer growth, complemented by strong operational and financial results," said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO.
  • Digital health transactions in the second quarter of 2023 were 152.9 million, up 5.2 per cent over the second quarter of 2022.
  • TTech real estate development capital expenditures increased by $8 million in the second quarter of 2023, due to increased capital investment to support construction of multi-year development projects including TELUS Ocean.

TELUS Health’s Mental Health Index reveals workers in Canada link employer support of physical health with positive mental health

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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TORONTO, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks), today released a special report on physical wellbeing as a part of its Mental Health Index, revealing workers in Canada see a correlation between employer support of physical health and positive mental health.

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  • TORONTO, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks), today released a special report on physical wellbeing as a part of its Mental Health Index, revealing workers in Canada see a correlation between employer support of physical health and positive mental health.
  • The Index found that workers in Canada continue to demonstrate strained mental health but with some signs of improvement.
  • Ten per cent of those surveyed said that improvements in mental health would be most helpful in managing physical health; the mental health score of this group (50.5) is 14 points lower than the national average (64.6).
  • Despite this support, the mental health score of this group is 14 or more points lower than the national average (64.6).