Work takes on many different forms, from typing in a cubicle to building bridges. If you’re about to start a new job or are one of the 2.5 million people who deal with work-related injuries annually, according to statistics, making sure you’re able to stay on top of health concerns and avoid accidents is vital to getting employed or staying at work.
This is where occupational medicine comes in, a way to get a fix on your physical health and to determine if you’re fit for duty or need time to heal from an incident. If you’re about to begin work or are recovering from an accident at your place of employment, this is the perfect time to find out more about how occupational medicine can help and what to expect.
Dr. Andrew Nangalama and the experienced medical staff at American River Urgent Care are here to serve the residents of Orangevale & Rancho Cordova, California, in need of occupational medicine and a range of other medical treatments.
The primary goal of occupational medicine is to maintain workplace safety. Therefore, individuals struggling with medical issues resulting from work-related incidents, or those seeking an examination to ensure their physical condition is suitable for a job, require this service to confirm a problem or to secure new employment (called a new hire physical).
Musculoskeletal injuries are a common arena of occupational medicine treatments, managing a wide variety of issues, including lacerations, bruising, joint problems, and fractures.
These are just some of the injuries that occupational medicine can help to manage:
If you’re undergoing a new hire physical, it’s often required for specialist jobs, such as operating large vehicles, which necessitates a review of medical history, a list of current medications, a valid driver’s license, and work-related legal paperwork.
These exams have a physical exam and medical screening component, so when you come in, you can expect:
Like any physical examination, we’ll need to gather baseline information about your heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, breathing, skin, and abdominal health. This informs us about your current medical condition, enabling us to make informed determinations about other findings or treatment options.
Our on-site lab facility enables us to collect blood and urine samples, as well as conduct medical imaging, vision testing, and administer various vaccinations as necessary. Additionally, our labs will soon have the ability to perform hearing, blood alcohol, drug, and pulmonary function tests, as well as offer travel medicine services.
So, occupational medicine is crucial for helping with work-related medical issues and getting you started on a new path to employment. If you require either or have other medical problems, schedule an appointment with Dr. Nangalama and the American River Urgent Care team as soon as possible.
