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  Employers conduct pre-employment physical exams for a variety of reasons. Some common reasons include ensuring that the employee is physically able to do the job, detecting any potential health risks, and minimizing the company’s liability in an accident. This blog post will discuss the top five reasons why employers conduct pre-employment physicals. We will also provide some tips on preparing for a pre-employment physical. What Is A Pre-employment Physical Pre-employment physicals are a type of examination used to determine if an applicant is physically and mentally able to perform the duties of a job. Many employers require their employees to undergo a pre-employment physical before starting work. This ensures that the employee can safely perform the job’s essential functions. There are many different types of pre-employment physicals, but they all have one common goal: to ensure that the employee can perform the job safely. The most common type of pre-employmen...

At UrgentWay, we perform sports physical exams on children so they can be cleared to participate in school sports. When you need a school physical, contact us for an appointment. What is a school physical? At a physical appointment for your child, the provider performs a comprehensive physical exam and health screening. This is called a well visit or well child check. A nurse or doctor records their height, weight, and all their vital signs and will perform a brief vision screening. Expect to have a conversation with the provider about your child’s health and health history. We will want to know about any surgeries or conditions in your child's past. Your provider will also want to know about family history, so come to the appointment with as much information as you can. Why is it important? A school physical exam is important for your child's overall health and is probably required for them to participate in sports. Some schools even call it a pre-participation physic...

  For a kid, the summer may feel endless, but as summer continues, parents begin thinking about backpacks, pencils and school physicals. What makes the school physical such a critical part of planning the new year? Read on to discover. A Healthy Lifestyle Right From the Start Physicals are important throughout your life. It enables you to screen for diseases, keep vaccinations current and get the information you need to stay fit and healthy. This is true at any age, so by taking your child in for a school physical exams , you reinforce this positive step towards a healthy lifestyle. For many children, it may be scary to visit a medical office. However, an annual visit eliminates some of the mystery and helps kids adjust to the idea that the physician or advanced nurse practitioner is there to help, not hurt. Dealing with Life’s Problems Kids face a lot these days — from peer pressure to cyberbullying. Clinicians at MedPost are trained to see warning signs that...

  In the fast-paced world of commercial driving, safety is paramount. Ensuring the well-being of drivers and those sharing the road is crucial, which is why the Department of Transportation ( DOT ) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) have implemented mandatory physical exams for Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers. These DOT physical exams evaluate drivers’ overall health and fitness, ensuring they meet the safety standards to operate commercial vehicles. But why are these exams so important? This article will delve into the significance of DOT physical exams and why they should not be taken lightly. From identifying underlying medical conditions to assessing a driver’s physical capabilities, these exams play a vital role in maintaining road safety. Join us as we uncover why DOT physical exams are crucial to the commercial driving industry, keeping drivers and the general public safe. Understanding the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations....