Occupational Health

The Occupational Health Services Clinic at Carson Valley Medical Center offers business-related health care to Carson Valley employers. Our experienced and qualified staff provides informed and timely care for your employees.

CVMC Occupational Health Services is located in the CVMC at Ironwood Building:
897 Ironwood Dr.
Minden NV 89423
775.782.1610 (phone)
775.783.8019 (fax)

Occupational Health Specialized Services include

Workers Compensation Treatment

Immediate response regarding work-related injuries and status of injured worker
Alternative or modified work recommendations
Progress report after each visit
Customized services for employer and insurance carrier needs

Physicals

Pre-employment
DMV Class A license
Fitness for duty
OSHA - mandated testing
FAA Class II and Class III flight physicals - FAA Flight Exam Link

Drug Screening Programs

Pre-employment
Post Injury
Reasonable suspicion
Random Testing
Department of Transportation required testing and protocols

Preventative Programs

Wellness and health education and health fairs
Hepatitis B program
Flu shot program
Blood borne pathogen protocol
Hearing screening

Travel Medicine

A pre-travel checkup with your doctor approximately 4-6 weeks before your trip can help ward off common but annoying illnesses, as well as less common diseases that could be serious, or even fatal. Carson Valley Medical Center offers comprehensive health services for international travelers, including:

Immunizations that are required or recommended for travel abroad including yellow fever vaccine which is required for certain destinations.
Prescriptions for malaria prevention and treatment of traveler’s diarrhea.
Review of your itinerary and consultation with a medical provider regarding:
- Potential health risks
- Strategies for prevention and treatment of illness or injury
- Required and recommended immunization

The CVMC Travel Medicine Clinic is located in the CVMC at Ironwood building:
897 Ironwood Drive
Minden, NV 89423
775.782.1610 (phone)
775.783.8019 (fax)

When is a travel medicine checkup necessary?

Travelers should see their physician or visit a travel medicine clinic if:

they are going to developing countries,
they are visiting sites that are not on the usual tourist routes or traveling to high altitudes,
they have chronic diseases that could be affected by travel,
they are visiting countries that require vaccinations before they allow travelers to enter the country.

Download our Travel Information Form and call 775.782.1610 for your appointment.

Our Emergency Department is ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle after-hours occupational injuries or exposures. Our Occupational Health Services works jointly with the Emergency Department to streamline follow-up, employer communication and filing of paperwork.

Occupational Health Forms

For more information about Occupational Health Services, please call 775.782.1610.