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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Brain Injury Awareness Month: Concussions in the Workplace
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, at least 2.8 million people sustain traumatic brain injuries — more commonly known as concussions — each year in the United States. About 24% of these injuries happen in the workplace, most commonly…
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