Cancer's effect on nearly everyone creates a major impact on the workforce. In fact, the estimated cost of cancer is nearly $264 billion annually in health care expenses and lost workplace productivity.

The American Cancer Society's Corporate Impact Conference: Companies Changing the Course of Cancer, June 9-10, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minn., provides the information and tools necessary to help companies reduce workplace absenteeism and spiraling health care costs, and increase employee morale and engagement in the fight against cancer - while bolstering the bottom line.

If you are a corporate practitioner responsible for your company's overall health management, corporate philanthropy and community involvement initiatives, make plans to attend this landmark conference and help change the course of cancer throughout your workplace and within your community.

Conference registration is now open, with a low registration fee of $125.

The Corporate Impact Conference is co-chaired by American Cancer Society Chief Executive Officer John R. Seffrin, Ph.D., and by U.S. Bancorp Chairman, President and CEO Richard K. Davis - both of whom will address general session attendees. Other keynote speakers include James K. Harter, Ph.D., Gallup Consulting's chief scientist for workplace management and wellbeing; and Jason Saul, one of the nation's leading experts on social impact measurement.

Workshop topics include health marketing to increase employee use of preventative benefits and wellness programs; the company metrics driven by employee wellness; creating a tobacco-free workplace culture; best practices in use of social media to advance corporate social responsibility; the role of technology in volunteer and employee giving programs.

The Corporate Impact Conference is presented by major sponsors - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, U.S. Bank, Target, 3M, OptumHealth, Delta Sky Magazine. Lunch sponsors - Wells Fargo, Alere Wellbeing, Dow Chemical, Health Partners.

For the complete Corporate Impact Conference schedule and a description of workshops and speakers, visit http://www.acsworkplacesolutions.com/corporateimpactconference.asp.

American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913, and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information anytime, call toll free 1-800-ACS-2345, or visit cancer.org.

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