I & O Medical Centers was very pleased with the attendance of our annual fall seminar “2017 Occ Talk”. Our speakers did a great job on presenting the topics and an even better job during the Q&A sessions. If you missed the event in its entirety or want to use the seminar as a reference, […]
Respirator Hygiene
Fall is notorious for bringing about the flu! With the changing of the seasons, workers need to protect themselves from getting sick. Although most workers will get their flu shot vaccination, they often overlook small details that can cause several days lost at work — respirators being one of them. In all occupations it is […]
Falls Prevention Awareness Day
With the first day of fall upon us, September 22, I & O Medical Centers would like to highlight Falls Prevention Awareness Day, also known as FPAD. FPAD is observed to help those in the community become more aware of preventative measures that can be implemented to provide a safe and accident free work environment. “In […]
“Excellent Workers’ Comp Medical Treatment”
With more board-certified occupational medicine experts than anyone in the region, I & O Medical Centers is Hampton Roads’ premier provider of industrial and occupational medicine services, including Workers’ Comp. We are committed to providing quality service and it is always an honor when when we receive positive responses from the companies we serve. The […]
Tips to Beat the Heat
The OCC DOC’s guide to beat the heat Working outside is no easy task and it’s important to know how to stay safe from the heat we will experience this summer! Beat the heat with these 7 simple steps from the Department of Labor. Institute a heat acclimatization plan and medical monitoring program. Closely supervise […]
Employer Portal
When you, an occupational health partner, refer employees to I & O Medical Centers for occupational medicine services, you can have access to employee test results, reports, authorizations, and more. Sharing the information electronically through a secure portal improves customer service and reduces administrative time spent managing requests. Employer Portal saves time and effort for […]
Drunk Driving?
Drunk driving is a penalized crime and as we all know, it is also illegal and often times fatal. The potential of accidents and injury is higher if an employee driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The laws and rules of the road enforce penalties, and those law enforcers look to create public awareness and […]
OSHA New Silica Standard
It is our duty as a medical resource for our clients to update and advise companies about the new standards that improve workplace safety. Many companies that we have the honor of servicing here at I&O Medical Centers dedicate their expertise and professional workforce to industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and construction. With these occupations […]
Water Stations and Important Facts of Water
There has always been the stereotype of the water cooler being a place where employees go to gossip and waste valuable company time. On the contrary, there are many benefits to providing water for employees. The standard amount of water a person should be drinking daily is 64 fl. oz., and this number increases depending on one’s physical activity […]
Presentation: Basic Accident Investigation
We want to thank everyone who attended our Spring Seminar… it was a great success! A special thanks to our presenters: John Parker with Vico Construction, Bradley Carofino, MD, FAAOS, with Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists, and Molly Foster, PT, MSPT, CMTPT with Tidewater Physical Therapy. If you missed our seminar, you missed a great opportunity to learn about the […]