Amy Adkins, marketing coordinator Cassling Diagnostic Imaging 402.334.5000 ext .1142 aadkins@cassling.com

Cassling Receives Gold Well Workplace Award

Omaha, Neb. (April 1, 2008) - Cassling Diagnostic Imaging recently was named a Gold Well Workplace by the Wellness Councils of America. The Well Workplace awards recognize companies across America for quality and excellence in worksite health promotion. Cassling will receive the Gold Well Workplace award at the 15th Annual Well Workplace Awards Luncheon and Conference on Thursday, April 24, at the Qwest Center Omaha.

Gold designations are given to organizations that have not only developed comprehensive programs, but also have demonstrated clear outcomes. Cassling's wellness program, now in its sixth year, provides employees and their families with the resources they need to lead a healthier lifestyle. Currently, 92 percent of Cassling employees participate in the company's wellness program.

In 2007, Cassling's wellness outcomes included:

• Enrolling 50 employees/spouses in a summer triathlon with more than half of participants completing all phases of the program. The triathlon encouraged participants to get at least 30 minutes of exercise at least five days per week.
• Increasing employee participation in the company 401(k) program from 85 percent to 93 percent following a financial wellness series.

Cassling's wellness program has grown from a simple employee benefit to an integral part of the company's strategic plan. As a health-care company, Cassling takes an aggressive approach to wellness with comprehensive health screens, financial support and quarterly incentives aimed at improving the health and well-being of employees and combating rising health insurance costs.

"We are proud to be recognized as one of America's healthiest companies," said President and CEO Mike Cassling. "We believe Cassling's wellness program is a great benefit for our employees and their families."

Since 1991, WELCOA has recognized companies for quality and excellence in worksite health promotion. To be considered for inclusion, companies must adhere to a rigorous set of criteria to build their programs, namely, the 7 C's of worksite wellness: capturing senior level support, creating cohesive wellness teams, collecting data to drive health efforts, crafting an operating plan, choosing appropriate interventions, creating a supportive environment and consistently evaluating outcomes.

Cassling's Wellness Program Highlights

Captain Cassling's Cart
Free, healthy snack choices are provided to employees. Choices include fresh fruit and vegetables, low-calorie snack packs, juice and more.

Wellness Stipend
An annual allowance stipend is given to wellness members to help finance wellness activities and purchases. Fifty percent of the activity cost is reimbursed. Allowance money can be used for a variety of wellness purchases and activities targeting the mind, body and soul.

Captain's Corner
A section of the employee intranet is dedicated to wellness and includes a calendar of events, wellness tips, articles and links to related Web sites.

SimplyWell
SimplyWell is an interactive health management program that includes online health tracking, education modules, a comprehensive health assessment and health screening to help employees and families achieve even better overall wellness.

About Cassling Diagnostic Imaging
Cassling Diagnostic Imaging is a full-line sales and service distributor for Siemens Medical Solutions. Founded in 1984, Cassling helps health-care organizations in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and select counties in Illinois and Missouri, increase their efficiency and decrease their costs. Cassling continues to grow by responding to health-care market trends with diagnostic equipment and specialized integrated solutions. For more information, visit our online press room at cassling.com.