I & O Medical Centers would like to thank everyone who was able to come out and celebrate our 30th Anniversary Spring Seminar! It is such a pleasure to serve each and every company that we have been able to build such a great lasting relationship with. We had some wonderful speakers come to the […]
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Fall Seminar 2017 Recap
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Preventing Injuries in the Workplace by Using a Job Hazard Analysis
Sometimes employers may not feel that they can control the number of injuries in the workplace. However, there are tools that they may not realize are at their disposal to be two steps ahead of hazards and potential injuries. One such tool is the Job Hazard Analysis. This OSHA-endorsed approach to preventing injuries could ultimately save your company from […]
Performance of Risk Mitigation in Excavations
John Parker Dir., Safety & Health/Risk Management – Vico Construction Corporation Construction activities pose a plethora of challenges to many project stakeholders. From the design phase to contracting, insurance, legal, and statutory requirements, no one is immune from the inherent liability. Although each stakeholder has established responsibilities before the first shovelful of soil is overturned, […]
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. […]