Occupational Medicine in Ames, IA is a specialized office that provides medical surveillance examinations and consultations to employees of Ames Laboratory and the university. They aim to enhance the efficiency of existing safety and health programs, as well as reduce workplace injuries and illnesses through their services. Their medical surveillance examinations help identify and monitor employees who work under conditions and with materials that pose potential health risks, such as carcinogens, toxic chemicals, noise, lasers, and biological agents.
In addition to medical surveillance, Occupational Medicine offers voluntary new hire physical examinations for all new employees, periodic physical examinations based on age eligibility, and various wellness services including weight and blood pressure monitoring. They also provide treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses, with non-life threatening injuries being treated at ISU Occupational Medicine and life-threatening injuries requiring immediate medical attention through 911. After-hours treatment or emergencies can be addressed at the Mary Greeley Emergency Department.
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