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Our Occupational Medicine Service offers comprehensive consulting,
treatment, and health education services on work-related
and environmental health issues. We also provide physical
examinations, vaccinations, and immunity certifications for
new MIT employees.
Specifically, services are available to the entire MIT community
in the following areas:
Medical Surveillance
In conjunction with MIT's Department
of Environmental Health and Safety, we screen employees
for work-related problems associated with asbestosis, beryllium,
arsenic or lead exposure, excessive noise, confined spaces,
animal handling, and tower climbing. Tests include respirator
clearance exams, chest X-rays, and tuberculosis and hepatitis
B screenings.
Consulting Services
We work with MIT's Department of Environmental Health and
Safety to identify environmental issues that might be hazardous
to the health of the MIT community. We also work with Human
Resources' Workers' Compensation group on injury prevention
and management strategies, worker's compensation documentation,
and treatment monitoring.
Treatment Services
We treat many work-related injuries, including minor lacerations,
contusions, strains and sprains, eye injuries, effects
of chemical exposure, and repetitive strain injuries. As
needed, we also refer people to the Orthopedic Service
or other MIT Medical specialty services.
Health Education
Our employee workshops include blood-borne pathogens training,
ergonomic in-services, and infection control in-services.
We arrange workshops in response to MIT community needs
or specific requests. We also perform regular health and
safety visits to MIT Medical departments to verify compliance
with federal regulations.
Staff
David V. Diamond, M.D.
Jacqueline Sherry, ANP-BC, C.O.H.N.
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