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FGI wins Calgary Health Region EAP bid

FGI, Canadas largest employee assistance provider, is pleased to announce it is the new EAP provider for the Calgary Health Region. Formed in 1994 by the Government of Alberta, the Calgary Health Region employs more than 18,500 staff, making it the largest employer in Calgary.

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FGI wins Calgary Health Region EAP bid

TORONTO -- July 14, 2004 -- FGI, Canadas largest employee assistance provider, is pleased to announce it is the new EAP provider for the Calgary Health Region.

Formed in 1994 by the Government of Alberta, the Calgary Health Region employs more than 18,500 staff, making it the largest employer in Calgary. They are also the largest fully integrated health care network in Canada, operating four acute care hospitals that offer specialized medical treatment and providing health care services in the community that promote independence and quality of life.

We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with an organization so committed to the health and wellness of both the community and its employees," says Tony Colangelo, FGIs Vice President and Business Leader, Employee Assistance Programs & WorkLife Solution Services. The Calgary Health Region is now a cornerstone of FGIs continued growth and we look forward to the challenge of meeting their diverse and evolving needs."

FGI is dedicated to providing leading-edge, human resource solutions in the areas of Employee Assistance and Workplace Support Programs, a full suite of WorkLife Solutions services, Disability Management, Trauma Response Programs, and Global Services for global workforces worldwide. FGIs 2,100 clients employ 3.5 million people around the world. Its corporate headquarters is based in Toronto, Canada.

FGI has a solid background in the health services sector," says Colangelo. We currently provide EAP services to more than 170 health service organizations across Canada with more than 167,000 employees. The Calgary Health Region will help us to expand both our knowledge of the health service industry and our continued drive for excellence."

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For more information, please contact:

Moira Potter
Communications Specialist
FGI
905.886.2157 ext. 2300
mpotter@fgiworld.com

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