Merger to form first national disability management provider

Banyan Work Health Solutions and Aptitude Santé announce formal partnership

(TORONTO – FEBRUARY 2, 09) – Two of Canada’s leading disability management companies are joining forces to offer a wider array of services to companies and insurers across Canada. As of February 1, 2009, Banyan Work Health Solutions and Aptitude Santé will merge their operations and go forward as Banyan Work Health Solutions in English, and Banyan Solutions en Santé au Travail in Quebec, with operations centered out of Montreal and Toronto.

Banyan is a national leader in pro-active workplace health management services for disability insurers and employers. Banyan and Aptitude Santé have enjoyed a successful strategic alliance for the past two years given their similarities in service philosophy and commitment to innovative solutions. Both organizations have a solid history and track record in their respective markets and agree that a merger will answer the need for a truly national full-service proactive disability management firm for insurers and employers.

“This is a first in our industry,” said Maria Vandenhurk, President of Banyan Work Health Solutions. “This blending of organizations will not only expand our reach, but enhance the quality of services we’re able to bring to the market. Many employers and insurers have for some time been seeking a truly national service delivery. By replicating the best of both companies in both English and French, we bring a much wanted solution to the market place”

“This is a reason to celebrate,” said Vandenhurk. “Both organizations are very excited and expect great things to come as a result of the integration.”

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Banyan Work Health Solutions is a national, Canadian owned and operated disability management consulting company founded in 1995.

Our Mission

Banyan Work Health Solutions Inc. is dedicated to providing the highest quality health promotion & disability management services to clients; be that at home, in the workplace, or in the community.

We are committed to teamwork, innovation, and constantly evolving our services to ensure quality, cost-effective delivery and outcomes that satisfy the expectations of our customers and clients.

Our Focus

At Banyan, our focus is the provision of preventative and remedial services to avert or decrease the impact of illness or injury on the employee, the workplace and on other key stakeholders. Through our innovation and proactive services, Banyan is able to partner with our customers to provide meaningful and measurable outcomes.

Our Uniqueness

Banyan provides high quality, customer focused service exclusively to STD/LTD insurers and employers across the country. Our national consultant network (including bilingual consultants in Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia), possess a specific understanding of the individual needs and challenges of both occupational and non-occupational sectors.

Our Consultants

Our Disability Management Consultants are highly qualified; each are University or College graduates with refined communication skills and an average of five years experience in the disability management field. Our consultants are either members of a regulated health profession and/or possess or are eligible for their RRP/CCRC credentials through the Canadian Association of Rehabilitation Professionals.

Banyan’s management and consultant team possess a clear understanding and extensive experience working with insurers and employers, unions, legal representatives and health care professionals; enabling us to provide comprehensive assessments, plans and programs to assist in the prevention and reduction of the impact of injury on all stakeholders.

Our consultants have a range of specific expertise in areas such as functional, ergonomic and work site assessment, behavior management, neurological rehabilitation, workplace conflict resolution, self-employment issues as well as the counseling of clients with mental health concerns. They are adept at addressing and resolving issues with clients who have physical, emotional, cognitive and workplace issues.

Our Consultant Locations

Our consultants are located where our clients and customers need them. Banyan consultants are located in various regions with in each province in the county. For specific details as to consultant locations, please contact Banyan directly.

Each consultant is familiar with the local community and are able to identify the services and resources that the client may require, whilst being aware of the local economic, cultural and social issues that may impact the client’s situation.