Inaugural conference to take place in Montreal on October
19
MONTREAL, Oct. 18, 2017 /CNW/ - More than 300
professionals in the health care field will gather in Montreal, Quebec to learn about best
practices in the healthcare industry at the first edition of Expérience Innovation Santé (EXIS), a conference focused on health
innovation, on October 19, 2017. EXIS will bring together health professionals and managers from
across Canada to listen to relevant and insightful presentations on healthcare issues and
trends.
Morneau Shepell's Dr. Bill Howatt, chief research and
development officer, workforce productivity, and Dr. Tyler Amell, partner, are among eight
speakers at the conference. Dr. Howatt will present on total health and resiliency, with a focus on chronic disease and what
employers can do to help maintain employees' well-being. Dr. Amell will discuss innovative perspectives on workplace mental
health and productivity, and how employers can improve the lives of their employees.
Participants of the conference will also be able to experience exciting exhibits such as a mental health virtual reality booth
and Ubisoft's O'Zen program, which helps users manage stress and improve concentration.
Media are invited to attend and are required to confirm their attendance through media@morneaushepell.com.
Event Details:
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What:
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Expérience Innovation Santé (EXIS), a conference focused on health
innovation
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When:
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Thursday, October 19, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (presentations
begin at 9:00 a.m.)
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Where:
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TOHU, 2345 Jarry St. E., Montreal, Quebec, Map
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Who:
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The event will feature the following Morneau Shepell speakers:
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- Dr. Bill Howatt, Chief Research and Development Officer,
Workforce Productivity
- Dr. Tyler Amell, Partner
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Media in attendance are encouraged to check in with the onsite media coordinator at the event: Benoit
Lavigne, belavigne@morneaushepell.com.
About Morneau Shepell
Morneau Shepell is the only human resources consulting and technology company that takes an
integrated approach to employee assistance, health, benefits and retirement needs. The Company is the leading provider of
employee and family assistance programs, the largest administrator of retirement and benefits plans and the largest provider of
integrated absence management solutions in Canada. As a leader in strategic HR consulting and
innovative pension design, the Company helps clients solve complex workforce problems and provides integrated productivity,
health and retirement solutions. Established in 1966, Morneau Shepell serves approximately
20,000 clients, ranging from small businesses to some of the largest corporations and associations. With more than 4,000
employees in offices across North America, Morneau Shepell
provides services to organizations across Canada, in the United
States and around the globe. Morneau Shepell is a publicly-traded company on the Toronto
Stock Exchange (TSX: MSI). For more information, visit morneaushepell.com.
SOURCE Morneau Shepell Inc.
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