Austin, Texas - (June 28, 2011) - Seton Healthcare Family has earned accreditation as a CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ employer from the CEO Roundtable on Cancer. The award recognizes Seton's commitment to reducing cancer risk by promoting healthy lifestyle choices, encouraging early detection through cancer screenings, and ensuring access to quality treatment for its own employees and their families.
"This prestigious designation further illustrates Seton's commitment to healthy associates and a healthy community," said John Brindley, president/CEO of Seton South Market and Network leader for Oncology Clinical Programs. "Every day, our associates work to improve the health of Central Texans, and it is very important that Seton is equally committed to these dedicated staff by providing education, resources and screenings to enhance their well-being."
The CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ calls for companies to evaluate their health benefits and corporate culture and take extensive, concrete actions in five key areas of health and wellness to fight cancer in the workplace. To earn Gold Standard accreditation, a company must establish programs to:
- reduce cancer risk by discouraging tobacco use;
- encourage physical activity;
- promote healthy diet and nutrition;
- detect cancer at its earliest stages;
- and provide access to quality care, including participation in clinical trials.
To assist employees in maintaining healthy lifestyles,
Seton offers the following programs and
resources:
- Weigh to Health
- Living Well with Diabetes
- Breast Cancer Survivorship
- Asthma Education
- Tobacco Cessation
In addition to these programs, Seton sponsors the GoodHealth.com website, which provides educational articles on topics such as health education, fitness and nutrition.
Seton is proud to have four hospitals – the only hospitals in Central Texas - that have earned the