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2026 Chronic Disease at Work: A look at Symcor’s prevention-focused new chronic disease management program

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17.03.2026

In the 30 years since Symcor’s inception, it has brought in many employees with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

“We want to make sure that, with a workforce as diverse as ours, to have programs that are inclusive, meaningful, relevant and supportive,” said Rachel Wong, the organization’s vice-president of total rewards and human resources technology, during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2026 Chronic Disease at Work conference.

Over the past five years, Symcor has intentionally evolved its wellness program to adopt a more holistic approach to well-being, with employee feedback its biggest driver, she said.

Read: World Mental Health Day: Symcor helping employees manage anxiety with webinars, benefits

Some of the initiatives include: increasing maximums for paramedical services,........

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