Worried about your upcoming DOT exam? There are many requirements for passing a DOT Physical. Here are some tips for passing your DOT physical. Your blood pressure needs to be under control! Exercise — this is an easy way to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Do not drink excess alcohol; it raises blood pressure […]
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Healthy Employees are Happy Employees
Workers who are physically active reap the following benefits for themselves: Lower blood pressure Decreased cortisol levels Better sleep Easier to maintain a healthy weight Improved mood Increased immune system Lower risk of heart disease Lower risk of cancer Lower risk of diabetes Decreased stress Decreased recovery time from illness or injury Higher self esteem […]
Why I & O Medical Centers should be your #1 choice for Workers’ Compensation
With the Virginia Medical Fee Schedule in full effect, many employers may have thoughts about reconsidering who they send their employees to for medical care. Employers in the past have made their decision solely on pricing, but now that all fees for Workers’ Compensation are the same across the board, this decision may be tricky. I & O […]
Quick Test vs. Lab Test Drug Screening
Is a quick test sufficient? We get this question quite often. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t so simple due to the variance in company protocols. I & O Medical Centers offers several types of drug screens for your company including: 5-panel quick tests 10-panel quick tests Urine sample collections Hair follicle collections Urine sample lab testing Hair follicle […]
“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 […]
5 Lessons I Learned From a Tradesman
by Sara Schu, I & O Medical Centers I grew up in a small Virginia town where CEOs and millionaires were far and few between; instead, we had farmers and skilled laborer jobs. Coming from a community where a hard day’s work was the only way to survive, I have instilled within me admiration and […]
Occupational Exposure: Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a potentially fatal liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus. This virus is spread by infected blood and other bodily fluids. Adults who acquire Hep B may never fully recover, and remain chronically infected. Due to the severity of the virus, OSHA requires any workers who could have an occupational exposure […]
What to do if you’re Injured at Work (Infographic)
Workers Compensation Panel (FREE workplace signage) The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission requires employers to supply a panel of physicians allocated to provide medical treatment for work-related accidents. This panel must consist of a minimum of three physicians who are not in the same practice group or who do not otherwise share a community of interest. On a daily […]
Return to work philosophy strengthens patients and employers
I and O Medical Centers are the region’s leaders in helping Tidewater businesses navigate the complexities of Workers Compensations. From an injured worker’s first visit to the doctor, through diagnosis, treatment, physical therapy and return to work, the Workers’ Comp specialist at I and O provide support and expertise to heal patients and protect employers. […]