Occupational Medicine
Looking for a Reliable Occupational Health Provider?
At Xpress Wellness Urgent Care, we understand that the success of your business relies on the health and well-being of your employees. Accidents, illnesses, sick days, and time loss all take a toll on the efficiency, productivity, and profit of your business. That’s why our teams of certified medical providers are committed to getting your employees back to work as safely and quickly as possible. We are proud to offer a variety of occupational health and worker’s compensation services to the communities in which we serve in Oklahoma and Kansas.
Please note that our cut off time for routine DOT Drug screens is 1 hour prior to a clinic’s posted closing time. We accept walk-ins for random DOT drug screens or Post-accident DOT drug screens up until our regularly scheduled closing time, along with any other non-DOT regulated Occupational Medicine services.
Occupational Medicine Resources
Drug and Alcohol Testing
A sober workplace is a healthy workplace. We can ensure your employees are drug and alcohol free, whether it’s an initial employment screening, routine testing, or a response to problematic behavior. Our services include:
- Urine drug screening – Our clinics can perform both rapid and send-out drug screens including both DOT & Non-DOT options. We also offer an option to exclude testing for THC.
- Breath alcohol testing – Breath alcohol tests are used to estimate the amount of alcohol you have in your blood by testing the air you breathe out.
- Hair follicle testing – By taking a sample of hair we are able to detect drug use over a much longer period than urine tests.
Physical Evaluations
Up-to-date physical examinations are essential to maintaining workplace safety, especially if you work in an industry that requires the use of heavy machinery like a truck or bus. Our exams are quick, easy, and thorough. Our services include:
- DOT physicals* – This is an extensive examination required by the Department of Transportation that assesses a patient’s fitness to operate a commercial vehicle. What to bring to your DOT physical.
- Bus driver physicals – State laws require all bus drivers to be evaluated before they are allowed to operate their vehicles.
- General physicals – This comprehensive exam assesses both medical history and abnormal findings.
*Please note that our cut off time for routine DOT Drug screens is 1 hour prior to a clinic’s posted closing time. We accept walk-ins for random DOT drug screens or Post-accident DOT drug screens up until our regularly scheduled closing time, along with any other non-DOT regulated Occupational Medicine services.
Immunizations and Titers
Preventing illness in your employees is a win-win situation. You can help protect not only the personal health of your employees, but the health of your business by avoiding sickness-related absenteeism. Our services include:
- Influenza immunization – Xpress offers flu vaccines as an employer paid service. We can also do onsite flu vaccine clinics if you have a large number of employees needing flu shots. Please reach out to us for details.
- Tetanus immunization – This rare but severe disease can spread through broken skin contacting contaminated materials.
- Antibody Titers – Blood tests that can detect certain antibodies to assess whether certain immunizations are needed. Common titers include: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Hepatitis.
Laboratory Testing
Proper testing is crucial to identifying diseases and disorders in their early stages. Our thorough laboratory tests will detect any potential problems that may complicate your employees’ health. These tests include:
- Urinalysis – Urine can be tested to detect a variety of issues, including liver disease, diabetes, and kidney disease.
- TB skin test – This test determines if a patient has an immune response to the pathogen that causes tuberculosis.
- Additional testing options available upon request.
Bloodborne Illness & Exposure
In some industries, employees may come into contact with blood that carries pathogens. It’s essential to provide both vaccinations against common diseases and tests to ensure that no pathogens have spread in the event of exposure. We can help protect the health of your workers. Our services include:
- Hepatitis B vaccination – Any employee who may come into contact with blood is required to be offered this vaccination by their employer.
- Hepatitis C testing – Hepatitis is a severe liver disease that can only be detected through blood tests.
- HIV 1 and 2 testing – HIV often carries no early symptoms, making testing a necessity to be certain of an employee’s safety.
Heavy Lifting and Grip Testing
It’s crucial that employees who do physically demanding work are fit to do it safely. We can not only ensure that they are capable of performing specific tasks, but also provide you with information about their limitations. Our services include:
- Heavy lifting test – This test assesses an employee’s ability to safely lift a given weight.
- Jamar grip test – The Jamar test measures the force an individual can apply by squeezing.
- Lumbar X-ray – This radiographic evaluation tests for injuries, disorders, or diseases that affect the spine.
Other Services
Our services are not limited to what is listed above. If you’re looking for any other occupational medicine services, we encourage you to reach out to us. A few other miscellaneous options include:
- Respiratory clearance fit test – This evaluation determines whether or not an employee is fit to wear a respirator.
- Spirometry – This test measures the amount of air a person can move in and out of their lungs.
- X-rays – Our full service X-ray machine can detect a wide range of injuries and illnesses like broken bones, joint problems, and pneumonia.
Occupational Health Services,
When You Need Them
Partner with reliable occupational health providers that will help your employees get back to work as safely and quickly as possible. Find a location near you or contact us at occmed@xpwell.com for more information.
Convenient Locations in Kansas and Oklahoma
With convenient hours and accessible locations, your employees can get seen quickly, avoiding long waits and costly emergency room bills.
Ready to Partner With Us Today?
Complete this form and one of our occupational medicine specialists will get in touch with you.
For billing specific questions please call 405-724-0574.
If you’re ready to get started, fill out the employer services agreement form and upload the completed form below or email it to occmed@xpwell.com