Employee Health Services

The Employee Health Services (EHS) division of Human Resources provides all General Government employees with an on-site medical clinic. Our primary function is the provision of work-related health care and includes:

• Pre-employment physical examinations for specified positions
• Periodic surveillance examinations guided by state and federal safety programs
• Evaluation and treatment of work-related injuries

Our secondary function is the provision of health care directed to the employee's personal health and safety:

• Evaluation and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries
• General health and wellness information through individual counseling, Web site and monthly Personnel Update articles "Well Said" and "Food-4-Thought"
• Coordination and sponsorship of periodic health screenings and presentations

NOTE: We do not treat emergency conditions or take the place of your personal physician.

The clinic is staffed by health care professionals who practice in collaboration with a physician to offer a team approach to health care.

Other Helpful Links

Employee Safety Manual (intranet only)
Risk Management
The Mayo Clinic
Smoke Free Virginia
Women's Health

Personal Health and Safety

EHS does not take the place of the employee's primary care provider (PCP), but our nurse practitioners can treat many minor, acute viral or bacterial illnesses as well as minor injuries. This service is valuable to the employee and employer as our staff endeavors to see the patient quickly, decreasing time away from work. To assist us in providing an efficient service, we request calling ahead for an appointment. Any non-work-related illnesses or injuries requiring x-rays or laboratory testing will be referred to the employee's PCP.

Health Promotion

At EHS we believe the patient is a part of their health care team, with each member sharing responsibility for that person's health. We incorporate that philosophy by providing individualized health recommendations as part of our service (physical examination, surveillance evaluation and injury treatment). We submit monthly articles, "Well Said" and "Food-4-Thought," to the Personnel Update, providing current, reliable medical information on topics pertinent to our employee population. Look for our timely reminders on the Human Resources Internet site under Hot Topics, covering issues such as flu vaccination providers, measures to prevent viral illnesses, heat related illnesses, poison ivy and upcoming County health promotion activities (weight-loss competitions, blood pressure screenings, etc.). For the latest news from EHS, see What's New.