Occupational Medicine
Mental health awareness month
With rates of depression, anxiety, stress and burnout skyrocketing in the last few years, it’s no secret that mental health can take a toll on the workplace, affecting everything from productivity to accident risk and more. However, employers can help…
Read more.Portable audiometer at your company’s door
Mercy Occupational Medicine is proud to now offer OSHA-compliant occupational hearing testing in the clinic or on-site at your workplace, using new, portable equipment. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that 30 million…
Read more.National Foot Health Awareness Month
How often do you think about taking care of your feet? Though they enable us to navigate the world and carry us through our daily lives, feet tend to be one of the most ignored body parts when it comes to health and well-being. So, this April, for Nati…
Read more.Update to DOT Physical Non-discretionary Conditions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has clarified 4 non-discretionary conditions that are absolutely disqualifying without documentation that allows the driver to meet criteria at the time of examination and cannot be put into deter…
Read more.Physical Therapy to Treat Traumatic Brain Injury
There is no exact time frame for recovering from a traumatic brain injury, but the majority of adults will see symptoms subside after 10-14 days. In rare cases, concussion symptoms may persist for weeks, months or even years after the initial injury —…
Read more.Quick Concussion Assessment with BrainScope
A brain injury needs prompt diagnosis and treatment. But it’s not always easy to detect. That’s why it’s important to get any head injury checked, even if the injured party thinks they’re okay. Fortunately, Mercy Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine c…
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