Understanding Occupational Medicine
Occupational medicine is all about keeping employees safe and healthy at work. Trusty Health is a top provider in this field, dedicated to supporting a healthy workforce and boosting productivity.
What is Occupational Medicine?
It is also called occupational and environmental medicine, is a special type of healthcare focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing work-related injuries and illnesses. It's important to know that occupational medicine is different from occupational therapy, which helps people with disabilities recover after injuries.
Services at Occupational Medicine Clinics
Trusty Health's occupational medicine clinics are like one-stop shops for keeping employees well. They offer lots of services to help identify health needs, prevent injuries, manage health issues, and create wellness programs customized for each company.
When to Visit Occupational Medicine
Knowing when to go to occupational medicine depends on things like your job requirements and workplace conditions. Here are some situations where it's important:
Pre-employment screenings:Â Many employers need you to pass drug and alcohol tests before starting a job. Trusty Health's occupational medicine experts make sure you're fit for the job.
Regular checkups:Â Some jobs, like driving or public safety, need regular health checks to stay safe. Trusty Health's certified medical examiners do these exams to keep you healthy and meet legal standards.
Hazards at work:Â If your job exposes you to dangerous substances, you might need special tests to stay safe. Trusty Health offers these tests to protect you from workplace illnesses.
Workplace accidents:Â If you get hurt at work, it's important to get medical help fast. Trusty Health's team is skilled at treating injuries and helping with paperwork for worker's compensation claims.
Drug tests:Â Employers might require drug tests for safety reasons. Trusty Health handles these tests according to company rules and laws.
Benefits of Trusty Health's Occupational Medicine Clinics
Trusty Health's clinics offer some big advantages:
Fast care:Â Since they focus only on work-related health issues, you won't have to wait long to see a doctor.
Expert care:Â Trusty Health's team knows a lot about occupational medicine, so you're in good hands.
Getting back to work:Â They understand how important it is to get you back on the job safely and quickly.
In short, occupational medicine is all about keeping workers healthy and safe, and Trusty Health's clinics are here to make sure that happens.