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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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Vaccine Hesitancy in the Workforce

From the June Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter It may seem counterintuitive for Americans to have concerns about getting vaccinated for COVID-19, a disease that has killed millions worldwide. After all, more than 300 million doses have been dist…

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New OSHA Requirements for COVID-19 Plans

From the June Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter OSHA will now require healthcare employers with more than 10 employees to have written COVID-19 plans. This is an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) and requires compliance with most provisions with…

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Workplace Concussion: Introducing BrainScope

From the June Mercy Occupational Medicine  eNewsletter A head injury can be one of the most dangerous and costly on-the-job accidents employees and their employers face. Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries need prompt diagnosis and trea…

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National Safety Month: 5 Tips for a Safer Work Force

From the June Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter  Each June, the National Safety Council reminds employers to spend some time reviewing and addressing workplace safety in honor of National Safety Month, drawing special attention to the leadin…

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