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Bruce Power, OPG wellness fair draws 50 exhibitors By Liz Dadson |
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 Standing with the giant colon are Ronald Basdeo (L) of the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada, Bobbi McGregor of OPG, Sue Goetz and Catherine Williams of Bruce Power, and Adrien Mitchell of the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada  Grant Dillman (R) talks about the Taoist Tai Chi group in Kincardine while members go through the motions  Employees check out the health and wellness fair | ||||
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Bruce Power and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) joined forces this year for the second annual health and wellness fair which drew 50 exhibitors to the nuclear site Wednesday. Each company held its own fair last year but organizers agreed it was a better idea to combine their efforts. Catherine Williams, section manager for employee wellness, said the event allows workers at the nuclear plant to check out what health services and businesses are available in the Grey-Bruce region. Companies that offer employee benefits at the plant, such as Great West Life, were also on-site to talk about issues. One of the major attractions was the giant colon, proudly brought to the site by the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada. People could walk right through the mammoth colon, see what diseases affect it and how they can be corrected. Adrien Mitchell and Ronald Basdeo of the association, could offer no reason why Ontario has the highest rate of colorectal cancer in Canada, or why Canada has the highest rate in the world. It could be genetics, or a diet high in fat and red meat, or high use of alcohol and cigarettes, they said. Williams said the top two health concerns at the plant are heart and stroke, and diabetes. Employees were allowed time off work to take in the wellness fair to better understand how to prevent disease and where they can go for help with their health problems. "Ultimately, we want our people to stay healthy," said Williams. Bobbi McGregor, occupational health nurse with OPG, said workers were visiting the fair at 6:30 a.m., and there was a steady crowd all morning. She said working with Bruce Power was an excellent idea, and the giant colon drew a lot of employees in to check it out. It's also beneficial for the exhibitors who have a chance to show off their products and services. In addition, there were various demonstrations, including fitness and tai chi.
Marisa Gianna Gatfield (L) of Canadian Blood Services does blood-typing for Sandi Beange of Port Elgin
Francesca Dobbyn (R), executive director of the United Way of Bruce-Grey, talks with John Peevers of Bruce Power about the 211 information service
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 Reflexologist Mary Rose Graham (R) of Kincardine does hand massage on Dianne Lawrie of Port Elgin 
Holly Vanderzwet (L) and Tiffany Krause of Fitness Corner go through a work-out  Natasha Gilbert (L) and Suzanne Nicholson are in charge of the Pharmasave display  Caitlan
Alderdice (L) of Kincardine and Martha Tiisler of Port Elgin walk
through the giant colon, complete with cancerous growths
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