Anyone who drives a commercial vehicle for a living is familiar with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). However, what might not be as familiar is the medical exam ordered by the DOT for all commercial truck drivers and anyone else who gets paid to operate large capacity motor vehicles.
Velocity Urgent Care has achieved V3 certification by the Virginia Dept. of Veterans Services. Launched in 2012, the V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) program encourages companies to recruit, hire, train and retain Veterans.
Velocity Urgent Care has contributed more than $8,000 to Virginia public schools and a $1,500 scholarship through an innovative program designed to encourage student wellness and academic achievement.
Velocity Urgent Care is now offering occupational health services to employers at each of its 14 facilities throughout eastern Virginia. Their certified and trained staff is knowledgeable about the various aspects of occupational medicine and dedicated to developing a program that reduces workplace injuries, time away from work and total cost of a claim.
Velocity Urgent Care has opened its newest urgent care center in the Red Mill/Princess Anne area of Virginia Beach. The clinic is located at 2168 General Booth Blvd, Suite 510 in Hickman Place Shopping Center at the intersection of Nimmo Parkway and General Booth Blvd.
In a little over two decades, Virginia Beach Town Center has become a regional destination for shopping, business, and the arts. Covering 24 sprawling blocks and backed by $500 million of private and public investments, it’s no wonder Virginia locals and tourists flock to Town Center year-round.
With summer in full swing, there is no shortage of insects buzzing around. While most of these are just a nuisance, some of them can be dangerous. Certain insect bites and stings can lead to serious complications, allergic reactions, and even death if not treated properly.
Everyone has suffered a sprain or strain at some point in their life. Whether it’s a rolled ankle during a sporting event or a sore wrist after a fall, these nuisance injuries happen remarkably often. In fact, it’s estimated that 25,000 Americans suffer from an ankle sprain every single day.
With the coming of summer also comes hot weather. We generally ease into warm weather and have time to adjust unless the weather turns hot quickly, as has occurred recently.
If you don’t have ties to the healthcare world, all the terms and names can get confusing. Many people confuse strep infections with staph. However, these two conditions are very different and require a different approach to treatment.