Workplace Health Services

Brief History:

Workplace Health Services (WPHS) initiated occupational medicine services to the community in 1994. There existed two basic needs for the service, the ever escalating cost of compensation and the community voicing a need for this service. During the year 1994, we attended to the medical needs of 6 companies which to date has extended to over 600 companies.

Mission Statement:

“To be the organization of choice in occupational health services, providing our clients with cost effective solutions, quickly and efficiently, while maintaining our standard of excellence”.

General Description:

We are successful because we concentrate on how to better assist your company on issues such as, minimizing your risk in hiring the right person; comprehensive injury management; early return to work; utilization of the first aid clause of the New York State Worker's Compensation Law and instituting work station evaluations.

We offer a variety of occupational medical exams performed at your facility or at the WPHS Department to include:

• OSHA Respirator Exams
• Emergency Response Personnel Exams
• Hazmat Exams
• Pre-placement Exams
• Return-to-Work Exams
• School/sports Exams
• DOT Exams
• Injury Exams

We also offer a variety of supplementary services to include:

• DOT and non-DOT Drug and Breath Alcohol Testing
• Audiograms
• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Immunizations
• Physical and Occupational Therapy Evaluations
• CPR/AED/First Aide Training
• Participation in Health Fairs

* Any individual presenting for a drug test should be prepared to provide a picture ID and potentially stay in the department for up to 3 hours once the test has begun until the specimen has been collected.

**Please note that at this time, WPHS does not do paperless drug collections.

***The amount of time to complete a physical will depend on the type of physical exam and any supplementary services. When making an appointment, please ask for a general idea if time is of a concern.

Staffing:

The WPHS team consists of a:

• Physician Medical Director
• Registered Nurse Director
• Mid-level Provider
• Registered Nurse Case Manager
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Medical Receptionists

Location/Services:

WPHS is located adjacent to the Outpatient/Admission office on the ground floor of the hospital. It is also located adjacent to the Emergency Department. Services are available Monday 8am-6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am-4pm, and Thursday 7am-4pm. Services are also available off-site and off-hour by appointment. Off-hour injuries are seen and treated in the emergency department of the hospital and are followed up by WPHS Case Manager.

Billing:

Each company is billed directly by WPHS on a fee for service basis. This is a monthly invoice, which consolidates all services rendered for that company for the month. Self pay is also available at the time of service.

Parking:

Parking is available in the front of the hospital (follow the signage). Look for the door entrance labeled “B” for the easiest access to the department. The Emergency Department parking is reserved for emergency department patients and ambulances.

To set up an account or inquire about our services, please give us a call at 585-786-8940 Ext. 4549. We look forward to working with you.