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The 411 on Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases

From the September Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases — and specific concern over breakthrough cases involving fully vaccinated individuals, employers may have questions regarding what can be done to help ke…

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September: Self-Care Awareness Month

From the September Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter As we roll into September, join us in celebrating national Self-Care Awareness Month, and set aside some time to reflect on your needs, listen to your body and take care of yourself, both at ho…

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Preventing Heat-Related Illness

From the August Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter As temperatures soar in the summer months, heat-related illness should be a top concern for workers and employers alike. Heat-related illnesses — including heat exhaustion and heat stroke — occur…

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Workplace Reopening Guidelines

From the July Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter As more employers return to a fully staffed, pre-pandemic workforce, there are guidelines that may be helpful as companies fully open to their employees and the public. And with a new surge in COVID…

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Online Scheduling for Occupational Medicine Services

From the August Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter Mercy recently launched an online scheduling tool to help employers maintain a healthy workforce right from their computers or phones. This web-based, interactive form allows employers to sign up…

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Mercy Urgent Care announces expanded hours at Weaverville location

10/3/22 UPDATE: Hours for Mercy Urgent Care Weaverville are now 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Mercy Urgent Care’s Weaverville facility is expanding its operating hours beginning Monday, June 2…

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