Occupational health services in the Seacoast Region
We aim to help you meet your goals for a healthy, safe workforce.
At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, we support organizations by prioritizing and maintaining employees' well-being. We can deliver treatment for conditions affecting you or your staff, as well as help establish the most secure working environment possible.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Our occupational medicine program
Our team can assist you or your company by performing a series of pre-employment medical examinations. In addition to checking the health status of prospective hires, we also offer annual physicals, various educational opportunities and on-site workplace evaluations.
Employee testing and screening services
You and your organization may benefit from our staff-focused health services, including:
- Annual physical examinations
- Complete breath alcohol and drug examinations, as well as alcohol, drug and substance abuse screenings
- Electrocardiograms (EKGs) to detect heart problems and electrolyte imbalances
- Fitness-for-duty examinations
- Hearing and vision screenings to assess visual fields and color blindness
- Immunizations for employment, including shots for influenza (flu), hepatitis A and B, varicella, measles, mumps, rubella and tetanus
- N95 mask fit testing
- Pulmonary function testing for asthma care and respiratory approval
- Regulatory and compliance examinations, such as those required by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
- Respirator evaluations and clearances
- Return-to-work examinations
- Surveillance physicals
Additionally, we offer medical review officer (MRO) interpretation and evaluation of test results. These findings are based on specimens, medical histories and other relevant biomedical information.
Through laboratory testing and X-rays, we provide full screening and analysis of blood chemistry, bodily fluids and imaging studies. These services help detect the presence of specific substances, such as traces of drugs and alcohol, as well as illnesses and injuries.
Our service hours:
- Monday — 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Tuesday — 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Wednesday — 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Thursday — 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Friday — 8:00am to 12:30pm
Workplace wellness services
We can assist you by promoting wellness activities to encourage a positive, productive and healthy environment at work.
Your options include:
- Comprehensive wellness programs, customized for your company and location
- On-site employee health screenings, health fairs, flu shot clinics and educational programs
- Privacy-protected results and personalized educational information
Employers offering business health and wellness services to their staff may benefit from:
- Better employee recruitment and retention
- Fewer lost workdays and on-the-job injuries
- Higher productivity, greater enthusiasm and increased engagement
- Lower costs for group health insurance and workers' compensation coverage
Care for on-the-job injuries
With 24/7 treatment available, we work to take care of your employees who may be hurt on the job. Our certified, multifaceted specialists respond as quickly as possible to injuries, giving members of your team the best possible chance for a full recovery.
Our services include:
- Collaboration with your workers' compensation officer
- Compliance with all workplace health and safety regulations
- Dedicated, thorough case management
- Flexible recovery programs
- Follow-up care
- Independent medical evaluations
- Protection of confidential information
We maintain all tests, assessments, results and participant files in accordance with privacy standards, as set by the Joint Commission.
Health fairs and educational programs
We provide health fairs, presentations, educational programs, wellness plans and clinics related to a wide range of health topics, including:
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol
- Body fat analysis with body mass index (BMI)
- Bone health and bone density
- Cancer
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Immunizations and vaccines
- Lung capacity, asthma and pulmonary care
- Nutrition, healthy eating, vitamins and supplements
- Physical fitness and exercise
- Stress management, relaxation techniques and massage therapy
- Sun protection and skin care
- Tuberculosis
- Weight management
Pre-employment care
When you consider a new hire or promotion, you want your candidates to be as healthy as possible. You can take advantage of our pre-employment physicals, physical examinations for compliance purposes and fitness-for-duty assessments.
Travel vaccine clinic
If your employees travel outside of the U.S., you can enlist the services of our travel vaccine clinic in advance to help them stay healthy while away from the office.
We stay current on health topics through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Additionally, we offer vaccinations appropriate for the destinations on your itinerary and provide information about the year-round health risks that exist.
We offer vaccines for a variety of illnesses, including:
- Cholera — Southeast Asia, Africa, Central America, South America and Eastern Europe
- Hepatitis A and B — Mexico, Central America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Southern Europe
- Japanese encephalitis — Southeast Asia
- Malaria — Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the South Pacific, Mexico, Eastern Europe, Central America and the Caribbean
- Traveler's diarrhea — Central America, South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East
- Typhoid — Asia, Africa, Russia, Central America and South America
- Yellow fever — Africa and South America
Our staff includes doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are qualified to:
- Administer necessary vaccines and booster shots
- Develop a personalized travel care plan
- Write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications
If you have last-minute or unexpected travel plans, you may still benefit from our services. We offer information about health and travel issues, such as jet lag, altitude sickness and traveler's diarrhea. Our team also provides vaccines and prescriptions you may need while traveling.
Worksite analysis
Our occupational health specialists can examine current workplace conditions, including potential hazards, exposure risks and ergonomic factors. This assessment can help you understand your organization's needs and constraints. As needed, we suggest adjustments to enhance your employees' performance, workplace safety and business outcomes.
Ask us about a worksite analysis. During your consultation, we will collaborate with you on a review of your facilities, processes and procedures to improve efficiencies and help reduce the chance of injury.
Please call (603) 430-9675 to learn more or request a speaker at your upcoming event.