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Prestigious National Award for Health Programs Awarded to International Truck and Engine Corporation.


WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Wellness Councils of America Recognizes Company's Results-Oriented Approach

E[acute accent]The Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA WELCOA Wellness Councils of America ) bestowed its highest award for outstanding wellness programs upon International Truck and Engine Corporation, citing the company's results-oriented approach and commitment to employee health. E[acute accent]The Platinum Award is the culmination of International's distinguished record of outstanding wellness programs. From 2000 through 2005, International won six consecutive regional Gold Awards from WELCOA. E[acute accent]"The key to our success lies in the incredible support we have from our top leadership and the commitment our organization has to continually improve our programs," said Evelyn Tin-Gluting, wellness and behavioral health manager at International Truck and Engine Corporation. "This coveted cov·et  
v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets

v.tr.
1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy.

2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire.
 award validates the determination we have to enhance the lives of all our employees, both in the workplace and at home." E[acute accent]International offers its employees a wide range of health and well programs, including an annual health risk appraisal; an Employee Assistance Program; flu immunization immunization: see immunity; vaccination. ; programs on smoking-cessation and fitness; and nutrition incentives, among others. International also offers employees with help on disease management and research on health issues. E[acute accent]"International Truck and Engine defines the characteristics we look for when searching for companies that encompass successful workplace wellness programs," said David Hunnicutt, president of WELCOA. "By valuing their employees, recognizing the need for health programs and securing vested interest Vested Interest

A financial or personal stake one entity has in an asset, security, or transaction.

Notes:
For example, if you have a mortgage, your bank has a vested interest on the sale of your house.
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 from internal management, International displays a commitment we are only too happy to award with this honor." E[acute accent]An unusual hallmark of International's approach to employee health is that local volunteer teams--including union and nonunion nonunion /non·union/ (non-un´yun) failure of the ends of a fractured bone to unite.

non·un·ion
n.
The failure of a fractured bone to heal normally.
 employees--choose and run the specific programs at 26 locations. An Executive Wellness Council, which includes members of the company's top leadership, oversees all of the programs.

E[acute accent]WELCOA

E[acute accent]Based in Omaha, Neb., WELCOA was founded in 1987 as a national non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting healthier life styles for all Americans, especially through health promotion initiatives at the worksite. Organizationally, WELCOA serves as an umbrella, linking communities and coalitions together into a supportive network that includes locally affiliated Wellness Councils, Well City initiatives, Well Workplaces, and individual and corporate members throughout the United States.

E[acute accent]International Truck and Engine Corporation

E[acute accent]International Truck and Engine Corporation is the operating company operating company

A business that engages in transactions with outsiders.
 of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE NYSE

See: New York Stock Exchange
:NAV See navigation system and navigation bar. ). The company produces International(R) brand commercial trucks, mid-range diesel engines and IC brand school buses, Workhorse brand chassis for motor homes and step vans, and is a private label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. The company is also a provider of truck and diesel engine parts and service sold under the International(R) brand. A wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary

A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock.

Notes:
In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners.
 offers financing services. Additional information is available at: www.internationaldelivers.com.
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