First Horizon National Corp. Receives CEO Cancer Gold Standard Accreditation

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of the company's commitment to fostering healthy lifestyles and reducing cancer risks for employees, First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN), parent company of First Tennessee Bank, has received the CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation.

The CEO Cancer Gold Standard was developed by the CEO Roundtable on Cancer in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, designated cancer centers and leading health non-profit organizations and professions to help organizations reduce the risk of cancer by focusing on prevention, early detection and quality care.

The Gold Standard calls for companies to evaluate their health benefits and corporate culture and take extensive, concrete actions in five key areas of health and wellness to fight cancer in the workplace. To receive the Gold Standard accreditation, a company must discourage the use of tobacco, encourage physical activity, promote diet and nutrition, sustain a culture that promotes appropriate cancer-screening behaviors and provide access to quality care, including participation in clinical cancer treatments.

"Our employees are our competitive advantage so we invest in programs designed to encourage them and their family members to lead healthy lifestyles, and they've responded enthusiastically," said First Horizon CEO, Bryan Jordan.  "We are honored to be recognized for our efforts and proud to join the ranks of the innovative companies setting new standards for workplace wellness initiatives." 

Several wellness initiatives recently implemented at First Horizon helped the company earn the Gold Standard recognition. In July, First Horizon established a tobacco-free workplace policy. The company does not require that employees stop smoking or using tobacco, but the use of tobacco products is prohibited on First Horizon property.

To help employees attempting to quit, First Horizon provides full coverage for eligible over-the-counter and prescription nicotine replacement therapy products. All employees have access to coverage for over-the-counter products, and prescription NRT products are available to employees and their dependents who participate in the company's health plan. In addition, through the Tennessee Quit Line employees have access at no cost to a tobacco quit kit and coaching sessions with a "quit coach" to help deal with cravings and other challenges.