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As part of its Healthy City Initiative, the City will be available as a resource to <br /> local organizations who would like more information on starting a wellness program for <br /> their employees. Interested businesses are invited to attend this kick-off to learn more. <br /> The major sponsor of the Healthy City Initiative is Ergonomic Health Solutions, <br /> partner organizations include On-Site Health Solutions, and the O'Brien Fitness <br /> Center/South Bend Parks & Recreation Department. The South Bend Parks & <br /> Recreation Department has been a national leader in these efforts during the past 4 <br /> years, partnering in the "We Can" program with the National Heart, Lung, & Blood <br /> Institute (NHLBI), the National Institute on Health (NIH), the Surgeon Generals Office, <br /> the National Recreation & Parks Association. Local partners include Memorial Hospital 7 <br /> Health Services, the National Dairy Council, Martin's Supermarkets, the American <br /> Culinary Federation/South Bend Chapter, Purdue Extension Service, and the St. Joseph <br /> County Health Department. <br /> The Healthy City Initiative is one component of a multi-faceted program that also <br /> includes Clean City, Safe City, Technology, and Smart Growth, to build a 21St Century <br /> City. For more information on the Healthy City Initiative, contact Susan Wallace, <br /> Benefits Manager, at 574.235.9216. <br /> - 30 - <br />