LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- West Coast Bancorp (NASDAQ: WCBOD) was named one of the Healthiest Employers in Oregon by The Portland Business Journal, ranking in the top ten of the large employer category. The award recognized companies that promote the value of workplace wellness and demonstrate innovation and leadership in their wellness programs.

Cynthia Sparacio, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, said, "Several years ago, West Coast Bank's human resource team developed a Health Heroes program to promote exercise, nutrition, stress relief, work-life balance and mental well being. Contests, incentives, a monthly Health Heroes lesson and weekly articles educate and motivate our employees to be as healthy as they can be. We're proud to be recognized for our efforts."

West Coast Bancorp is a publicly held, Northwest bank holding company headquartered in Oregon with $2.5 billion in assets, and the parent company of West Coast Bank and West Coast Trust Company, Inc. West Coast Bank operates 65 branches in Oregon and Washington. The Company serves clients who seek the resources, sophisticated products and expertise of larger financial institutions, along with the local decision-making, market knowledge, and customer service orientation of a community bank. The Company offers a broad range of banking, investment, fiduciary and trust services. For more information, please visit the Company web site at www.wcb.com.

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