Employees at Philips Lightolier, a Fall River lighting company in the Airport Industrial Park with over 400 employees, participated in its eighth annual company-wide health fair held on October 8, 2015 in the company cafeteria. Workers could get their blood pressure checked by staff from Saint Anne's Hospital, get a massage by Bay State Physical Therapy, or information from about twenty community health organizations in the Greater Fall River area, "We always get a great turnout from our employees" commented occupational therapist Mary Dunn. "They realize that this is a terrific opportunity to talk with professionals about a variety of health concerns," she added. Lightolier has been a leader in bringing health resources to the worksite. Click here for a three-and-a-half-minute video. Click here for photos of the 2012 event, and here, here, and here to see some of the things the company has done. For more information about the market, contact Mary Dunn at 508-679-8131.

(Top row, left) WiggleKids owner Kim Ferrara talks with Kerry Maccini, RN, of the Saint Anne's Hospital Pain Management Clinic. (Top row, center) Lisa DeMello of Saint Anne's takes blood pressures and educates employees on the recognition of strokes. (Top row, right) John Quintas, Director of People, Inc.'s Diabetes Association, talks with employee Donna Souza. (Middle row, left and right) Marissa Gill of Bay State Physical Therapy gives Sheila Gallant a massage while her brother-in-law, Richard Gallant waits for his turn. (Middle row, center) Philips occupational therapist Mary Dunn listens as Partners Worksite Wellness Coordinator Angie Bras describes the event. (Bottom row, left)