Occupational Health

Occupational Health is not a business cost. It’s the best invention for labor cost savings in 25 years! Skyrocketing health care costs continue to plague both small and large businesses. The national price tag for Worker’s Compensation has been increasing annually at the rate of 16%. Annual corporate yearly health care benefits are now averaging about $3,400 per employee per year, and this represents about a 20% increase over the last five years.

Due to these dramatic changes in the cost of delivering health care, employers are now beginning to recognize the importance of preventative health care and wellness.

In an effort to help businesses control these costs, Coastal Health Center has developed an Occupational Medicine Program. The goal of this program is to help employers decrease their health care costs while improving employee satisfaction and productivity.

Our Services

Services to Employers & Employees

• Urgent Care
• Employee Entrance Exams
• Physical Therapy
• Employee Wellness Program
• On-site Flu Shots
• On-site Consultation & OSHA Program Development
• On-site Pulmonary Function Testing
• Drug Screening
• Lipid profile and Blood glucose testing
• Occupational Health Nurse
• Back to Work Programs / Assessments

Education

A key component of the clinic services are the on-site education programs for employers and employees. The following programs are available:

• Personal Wellness
• Injury Prevention & Safety
• CPR
• Smoking Cessation
• OSHA Screening
• Blood Borne Pathology Programs
• Accessing and Utilizing EAP Intervention Services

Referrals

Professional relationships with all specialists of medicine and personal wellness are maintained, permitting referrals for optimum outcomes for all situations.

Retainer Agreements

Formal retainer agreements between employer organizations and the Occupational Medicine Program is customary. This creates a predictable flow of services and assures access to care.

About Our Office

Our Location

The clinic is conveniently located at 37 Commerce St. in the new Ellsworth Business Park, Ellsworth.

Office Schedule

Regular business hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM are kept by our staff. Patients are seen within 24 to 48 hours by appointment only.

Our Staff

Stephen H. Nightingale MD
	Internist, Pediatrician. Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics with special interest in sports medicine, occupation/industrial medicine and cosmetic dermatology including non-surgical laser therapy.
Tim Wakeland, DPT, ATC
	Tim Wakeland, owner of Wakeland Physical Therapy, is a 1988 graduate of Iowa State University with a BS in Education majoring in Athletic Training and received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in May of 2008 from Des Moines University. Dr. Wakeland has an extensive background in orthopedics with an emphasis in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine rehabilitation. He has worked closely with many local Orthopedic surgeons, Podiatrists and General Practitioners. Tim is an Adjunct Lecturer for Husson University in the Physical Therapy and Nurse Practitioner Programs. wakelandpt.com
Shannon Curtis, FNP
	Shannon brings experience in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Occupational Medicine. She has a special interest in women’s health and preventative care. Shannon has practiced in Gouldsboro and is looking forward to practicing in her hometown community of Ellsworth. Shannon’s practice is open to new patients.
Joyce Jamison RN
	Ms. Jamison is our staff occupational health nurse and is director of our Occupational Health Program. She is available to help companies develop OSHA Screening/Surveillance programs, safety programs and case management. OT@CoastalHealthCenter.com