Miner Health Program

Purpose

The Miner Health Program exists to understand and improve the health and well-being of all mine workers through research, workplace interventions, evaluation, and community engagement.

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Collaboration

To support these goals and activities, the Miner Health Program aims to collaborate with the mining community (i.e., all individuals and groups contributing to mine worker well-being) to create a workplace that prioritizes worker longevity, physical and mental health, and a place where mine workers can thrive.