Mailing Address:
14th and Independence Avenue, SW
Room 1409-South Building, 4th Wing
Washington, DC 20250 Phone: (202) 720-3281
Hours of Operation:
7:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Services provided by the Health Units
Health Assessments
Acute Ambulatory
Care
Emergency Office
Call
Health Education
Health Promotion
and Maintenance Programs
Immunizations
Field Health Units
Nursing Mother's
Room
Acute Ambulatory Care
This is health care provided by the medical staff at the Health Units.
Emergency Office Call
The medical staff will visit employees for medical care when employees
are severely ill or distressed and refer them to the appropriate medical
facility when indicated.
Allergy Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots). This service
is provided at the South Building Health Unit according to the following
schedule:
Day
Hours
Tuesday
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
***Please ask the nurse how you can start allergy shots at the
Health Units.***
Health Education
The medical staff provides information on diseases and treatment as well
as for optimal health maintenance, such as nutrition and weight control.
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Programs
The Health Unit provides health screening programs throughout the year
such as: comprehensive blood work, hearing, vision and glaucoma screening,
Echocardiogram, Stroke, Vascular, and Diabetes Screenings.
Tuberculosis Skin testing (P.P.D.) The Health Units
volunteer for the Adopt a School Program and Work Related Exposure.
Blood Pressure Screening. The hours for the blood pressure
monitoring services are: Thursdays-- 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Note: A doctor's order is required for monitoring your blood
pressure more than once a week.
Administration of Prescription Medications. The Health
Units medical staff will administer prescription medications, such as
vitamin shots and assist the employee in complying with medication regimens.
Official Travel Immunizations.
The Medical staff provides
information and recommendations of immunization requirements. The staff
also administers Tetanus/ Diphtheria immunizations and refers to appropriate
clinics for other shots as needed. The Health Units also handle immunizations related to the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodbourne Pathogen Policy.
Blood Drives. The Health Units assist in the coordination
and implementation of the American Red Cross blood drives. Blood drives
are held six times a year.