Occupational Health
Part of Tri-Valley
Leaders in Occupational Health Services
We deliver prompt, high-quality, cost-effective care to treat and manage work-related illness and injury. Our team is committed to your employees’ health and wellness. We can customize a program to meet your needs.
4000 Dublin Boulevard, Suite 150
Dublin,
CA
94568
Phone: 925-416-3562
What We Offer You for Occupational Health Services
- Specialized expertise from occupational health doctors and clinicians who manage sprains, strains, repetitive use injuries, animal bites, and chemical exposure.
- Advanced services including diagnostic testing, screening and assessment, job function assessments, and initial and ongoing injury and illness management.
- Team-based approach to evaluation, treatment, and recommendations from a team of skilled, certified health care professionals and therapists.
- Ease of access to care, with 24-hour emergency care in Pleasanton, after-hours urgent care in Dublin, outpatient care by appointment, and customized programs.
At Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, we understand employers’ needs when it comes to occupational medicine. We treat all types of occupational conditions, including injuries, ergonomic problems, and chemical and other exposures. The result: Employees can return to work safely and confidently, with workers’ compensation claims resolved with ease.
Employers know us as care providers for workers in the Tri-Valley. We also provide a safe environment and manage injuries for the 1,400 employees of Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. Since 2010, our efforts have resulted in decreasing workers’ compensation claims.
We are affiliated with most medical provider networks in California and can help you work through the authorization process. Our team stays up to date on all current regulatory requirements through continuous education.
Occupational health specialists help keep employees safe and restore their health after workplace injuries and toxic exposures.
Injuries
Work-Related
Exposures
Our occupational health team routinely treats on-the-job injuries ranging from relatively minor to limb-threatening. We provide initial and ongoing care for:
- Animal bites
- Bone fractures
- Cuts and abrasions
- Repetitive stress injuries: Damage from overuse of joints and muscles or incorrect positioning (ergonomic problems)
- Sprains and strains: Injured muscles, tendons, and ligaments in joints, such as the ankle, knee, wrist, back, or shoulder
We evaluate and treat acute (sudden) or chronic (ongoing) conditions resulting from situations in the workplace.
- Hearing problems caused by one-time or ongoing exposure to noise
- Illness caused by unsafe substances: Sickness from breathing, touching, or swallowing chemicals, airborne contaminants, or other substances, including ongoing illnesses such as lung fibrosis from exposure to coal or silica dust
- Radiation sickness: Illness caused by exposure to radiation beams
- Vision problems: Damage from strain, chemicals, dust, or light, including lasers or the sun
Occupational health providers treat exposures to substances at work or situations that can cause illness or injury.
- Bloodborne pathogens: Harmful germs carried in the blood due to needle sticks or blood splash
- Chemicals: Substances used in cleaning, industrial settings, and health care that can cause burns, rash, or poisoning
- Nonhuman primates: Animal-carried diseases and other viruses
- Lasers: Retinal (eye) damage, hazy vision, burns, and other injuries from exposure to lasers or their reflections
Our occupational health team routinely treats on-the-job injuries ranging from relatively minor to limb-threatening. We provide initial and ongoing care for:
- Animal bites
- Bone fractures
- Cuts and abrasions
- Repetitive stress injuries: Damage from overuse of joints and muscles or incorrect positioning (ergonomic problems)
- Sprains and strains: Injured muscles, tendons, and ligaments in joints, such as the ankle, knee, wrist, back, or shoulder
close Injuries
We evaluate and treat acute (sudden) or chronic (ongoing) conditions resulting from situations in the workplace.
- Hearing problems caused by one-time or ongoing exposure to noise
- Illness caused by unsafe substances: Sickness from breathing, touching, or swallowing chemicals, airborne contaminants, or other substances, including ongoing illnesses such as lung fibrosis from exposure to coal or silica dust
- Radiation sickness: Illness caused by exposure to radiation beams
- Vision problems: Damage from strain, chemicals, dust, or light, including lasers or the sun
close Work-Related
Occupational health providers treat exposures to substances at work or situations that can cause illness or injury.
- Bloodborne pathogens: Harmful germs carried in the blood due to needle sticks or blood splash
- Chemicals: Substances used in cleaning, industrial settings, and health care that can cause burns, rash, or poisoning
- Nonhuman primates: Animal-carried diseases and other viruses
- Lasers: Retinal (eye) damage, hazy vision, burns, and other injuries from exposure to lasers or their reflections
close Exposures
Our occupational medicine providers work with employees and employers to support workers’ wellness. From ergonomic assessments to preventive care, we help keep your workforce healthy.
We also provide initial and ongoing care for employee work-related injuries and illnesses. These services can minimize employment risk, quickly resolve workers’ compensation claims, and create healthier workplaces.
Exams and Testing
Our team provides screenings, exams, and tests to evaluate potential injuries and find the source of pain or functional problems.
Physical Examinations
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Occupational Services provides routine, comprehensivem and customizable physical examinations to meet employer needs. Employers receive results promptly so results don’t hold up your business.
- Annual physicals
- Asbestos physicals: Exam assessing lung health for workers exposed to asbestos
- Department of Transportation physicals provided by a National Registry Certified Medical Examiner
- Executive physicals: Comprehensive exam including health assessments and screenings, all in one appointment
- Fit for Duty exams
- Foreign travel consultation
- Post-offer exams
- Respirator clearance physicals: Evaluation to verify your ability to wear a respirator during specific job duties
Drug Testing
We offer drug testing to comply with specific employment policies or mandated Department of Transportation federal regulations. Available screenings include instant testing, urine and hair drug screenings, and breath alcohol screenings for:
- Post-accident testing
- Random testing
- Reasonable cause testing
Specialized Testing
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Occupational Health Services offers pre-employment tests to confirm that applicants can safely and successfully meet physical requirements to perform essential job functions. We perform a wide range of tests including:
- Vision and hearing: Complete eye exams to test vision, and audiometry (hearing) tests performed by a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (CAOHC certified)
- Job task performance
- Spirometry: Lung health testing performed by NIOSH-certified professionals
- Diagnostic imaging: X-rays, CT scans, MRI, or other required imaging
- Heart and lung testing: Electrocardiogram (EKG) treadmill stress test to measure heart and lung health
Treatments and Services
Our occupational medicine experts recommend immediate evaluation of any workplace injuries or exposures. With skilled assessment of an injured worker’s capabilities and limitations as they relate to the job, employees can recover faster, and the workplace can be healthier.
Immunizations
Immunizations protect against infection to prevent illness and keep employees healthy and on the job. We offer these immunizations:
- Chickenpox vaccine (Varivax) and boosters
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- Tetanus boosters
- Others as required by potential work exposures
Injury Evaluation and Care
Occupational medicine professionals evaluate all types of work-related injuries or illnesses. We provide early treatment and modified-duty programs to help employees return to work quickly.
- Diagnostic testing
- Exercise and stretching programs
- Medical treatment: First aid, splints, braces, and crutches
- Medications
- Referral to physical therapy
- Work status reports
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Our experienced, specially trained physical and occupational therapists assess capabilities and challenges and provide exercise routines to increase or regain strength and mobility.
- Acute care
- Back care
- Body mechanics
- Ergonomic evaluation
- Job site assessment
- Work conditioning
- Work capacity evaluation
Prevention and Customization
Beyond treating existing conditions, our occupational health specialists work with employers to prevent injuries and promote wellness.
- Bloodborne pathogen training
- Customized worksite programs
- Ergonomics recommendations
- First aid and CPR
- Health and wellness programs
Medical Surveillance
Medical surveillance is the process of evaluating workers’ health as it relates to their potential occupational exposures to hazardous agents.
- Blood tests
- Focused physical exams
- Hearing tests
- Respirator clearance physicals
- Tuberculosis screening
- Urinalysis
- Vision exams for laser users
Your Occupational Health Team
Whether you need pre-hire testing or a comprehensive plan for your employees’ health and well-being, we offer a customized approach to occupational health. Partnering with us gives your workforce access to excellent, conveniently located health teams dedicated to their care, with responsive service you can rely on.
Your Doctors
Occupational Medicine Doctors
Occupational medicine specialists offer wide-ranging expertise, including treating injuries and exposures in the workplace, providing clinical guidelines, managing disease prevention programs, and identifying and preventing hazardous exposures and injuries at work. Occupational medicine doctors also oversee return-to-work plans, advising workers and employers on when injured or ill workers can safely return.
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Support Services
We help with the details so you can focus on your health and wellness. We offer a range of patient services and helpful information to coordinate the various aspects of your care:
We help with the details so you can focus on your health and wellness. We offer a range of patient services and helpful information to coordinate the various aspects of your care:
As part of Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Occupational Health Services gives you 24-hour access to high-quality, emergency medical care at ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton. For nonemergency injuries after regular business hours, workers should report to our urgent care center in Livermore.
Convenient care where you live and work
- Insurance and billing: Please contact us if you need to set up a new account, or call Anita Petagara at 925-416-3646.
- Coordinated care: Occupational health experts work with employees, their other doctors, and employers to deliver the care people need for their recovery and return to work. We offer emergency, hospital, and outpatient treatment.
- MyHealth: Our MyHealth system allows you to access your records and view test results through a secure, online portal and device app. You can also communicate with your doctors.
- Send referrals online
- Place radiology orders
- View referral status
- Access medical records