Media advisory - HealthPartners' Newsmaker's Breakfast: New Report Reveals HealthPartners Vital Role in Mental Health/Chronic Illness Connection

OTTAWA, June 10, 2015 /CNW/ - In recognition of National Public Service Week and the evermore pressing issue of mental health in the workplace, HealthPartners is launching an illuminating report, Chronic Disease and Mental Health Report at a Newsmaker's Breakfast at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. The report reveals why - and how - HealthPartners' 16 member charities support psychological well-being as a crucial element in fighting chronic illnesses, like cancer, diabetes and ALS.

Who:	HealthPartners - representing 16 of Canada's most trusted and respected health charities; invited guests from the private and public sector
What:	Newsmaker's Breakfast shining new light on mental health in the workplace
Where:	The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 1141 Carling Avenue Winter Garden, 2nd Floor
When:	June 17, 2015 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Why:	To launch Chronic Disease and Mental Health, a report that highlights the far-reaching impact of HealthPartners' support for Canadians' physical and mental health, bringing benefits to individuals, families, communities and workplaces.

About HealthPartners
HealthPartners connects employees to Canada's most trusted health charities. Collectively in the workplace, we help to build healthy workers, workplaces and communities; provide programs and services to the 87% of Canadians living with chronic disease and major illness; and find cures and treatments for these diseases through life saving research.  For more information, please visit healthpartners.ca.

SOURCE HealthPartners

Siobhan Williams, HealthPartners' Director, Marketing & Communications, [phone], ext. 228, [email protected]