Saskatchewan Blue Cross continues support toward the Love2Live Program

News Release Release Date: October 24, 2011 12:05 p.m.

A generous on-going gift from Saskatchewan Blue Cross will support a disease prevention program at the University of Regina. The $100,000 donation will continue to fund the Saskatchewan Blue Cross Love2Live Program at the Dr. Paul Schwann Applied Health and Research Centre.

"The Dr. Paul Schwann Centre is one of the key ways through which our University reaches out into our community, by educating and working with those who have or are at risk for chronic disease," said University of Regina President Dr. Vianne Timmons. "Focusing on exercise therapy and workplace wellness, as well as cardiac rehabilitation and chronic disease and risk reduction programs such as the Love2Live Program, is making a difference in our community thanks to Saskatchewan Blue Cross."

The program helps individuals in Southern Saskatchewan control and reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease as well as prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, and stroke. The program consists of exercise therapy and educational sessions promoting healthy lifestyle practices for Saskatchewan's at-risk population, ranging from school-age children to elders.

"Saskatchewan Blue Cross is committed to supporting the improved health and wellness of Saskatchewan residents," said Saskatchewan Blue Cross CEO and President Arnie Arnott.
"We are pleased to be in partnership with the University of Regina in offering a program that has such a positive impact on the health and wellness of Saskatchewan people. We are delighted to celebrate the difference the Saskatchewan Blue Cross Love2Live Program continues to make in the quality of life for South Saskatchewan's at-risk population."

Saskatchewan Blue Cross is a Saskatchewan owned not-for-profit company that has been serving the needs of Saskatchewan people for 65 years. The company is a leader in the provision of benefit solutions to both groups and individuals.