Are you making your health a priority? National Women’s Health Week, an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, is a weeklong reminder to women and girls to make their health a priority. It’s not always easy to make your own health a priority, especially during a […]
May is National Blood Pressure Education Month, a month sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and also recognized by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This month aims to increase awareness of the causes of high blood pressure, as well as the risks associated with this “silent killer.” […]
Our locations are following the recommendations by the CDC to slow the spread of COVID-19. Our Mobile and Pascagoula locations are open for regular hours, but the following temporary changes have been implemented: Our Mt. Vernon clinic is temporarily closed (due to the Mobile County Health Department temporarily consolidating offices). Those clients may visit the Mobile […]
As the premier provider of occupational health services along the Gulf Coast, OHC is proud to welcome our three new Occupational Medicine physicians, Romarius Longmire, M.D., M.P.H.; and William McDowell, M.D., M.P.H.; and Kevin Michaels, M.D., M.P.H. With the addition of these outstanding physicians, OHC now has five residency trained Occupational Medicine physicians and an […]
The November 2019 Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine highlights an article defining the topic “Culture of Health in the Workplace.” The point is made that health promotion vendors appear to be rebranding the existing set of workplace programs without modifying them to align workplace cultures with health. Webster’s defines “culture” as “the behaviors and […]
The Movember Foundation is the only global charity focused solely on men’s health. The Foundation raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programs that enable men to live happier, healthier, and longer lives. Awareness and fundraising activities are run year-round by the Foundation, with the annual Movember campaign being globally recognized for its […]
Tis the season for giving, and the return of the flu. It’s official, the influenza virus has made its way back to North America and it has no plans of leaving anytime soon. The flu virus infects millions of Americans from November through March with January and February being the most active months. While the […]
Stupid mistakes. We’ve all made them on the job—some just more costly than others. Oftentimes, the stupid mistake is a task the worker is trained to do correctly, has performed hundreds of time, and knows better than to do. So why do stupid mistakes happen? It’s not because a worker is dumb or doesn’t care […]
Creating a safety culture can be a difficult task to take on. Oftentimes, most everyone has a different definition of what safety means, making the ability to settle on one direction seemingly impossible. It’s also a topic that encompasses so many elements in the way a company functions—from how the company manages its employees to the way […]
When working in harsh environments, the first thought is usually to make sure you have the right equipment to protect the head, face, and body. But what about your hands? From chemicals to cuts, there are many workplace dangers that pose serious threats to your hands. Wearing gloves is essential to preventing potentially serious injuries. But, […]
