Everything You Need for a Healthy Work Environment
Provided at Your Site or Ours
Acute Injury Care, Management and Prevention
Walk-in acute injury care and case management
24-hour coverage through Emergency Departments
Diagnostic Imaging: full service, including ultrasound, CT scan and MRI on site
Board certified physicians
Certified Occupational Health Nurse specialists
Rapid return to maximum medical improvement
Lost time per case rate consistently under one day
Average time in clinic under one hour
Work Related Rehabilitation Services
Physical and Occupational Therapies focused on improving essential functions
Ergonomic evaluation and work-site assessment with therapists certified in Ergonomics
Functional job descriptions
Functional pre-work screens/tests
Full functional capacity assessments with Isernhagen Certified Therapists
Fitness for duty exams
Work hardening
Work Related Physical Exams and Screenings
Employment exams
Post offer exams with or without functional screen
DOT and Public Service License (PSL) Physicals
Diver physicals by approved dive examiner
OSHA mandated exams
Customized specialty/surveillance exams and lab work
Hearing and pulmonary function screening
Disability evaluations by certified examiner
Federal and non-federal drug/ alcohol screening and MRO services
Immunizations and Tuberculin Skin Testing (TST)
Work-Related Wellness
Individualized smoking cessation supported by Health Coach/RN
“Healthier, Happier You” nutrition programs
Hypertension disease management programs
Blood pressure screenings
Heart and stroke risk screenings
Flu vaccine clinics
Health fairs
Ergonomic demonstrations and training
Fire fighter fitness program
We understand the need to strikea balance between caring for your employees and caring for your bottom line (as well as your OSHA Log!)
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
24-hour coverage available through Emergency Departments
Directions
The Occupational Health Center
52 Hazelnut Hill Road
Groton, CT 06340
is located at Pequot Health Center, and is easily accessible off I-95
From New York, Old Saybrook and the Lymes:
Take I-95 north to exit 88. Turn right onto route 117 south and take the first road on your left, Hazelnut Hill Road. Pequot's entrance is clearly marked before the top of the hill.
From Providence & Boston area:
Take I-95 south to exit 88. Turn left onto Route 117 south. Continue under the overpass a short distance to Hazelnut Hill Road and turn left. The Pequot Health Center/Occupational Health Center entrance is clearly marked before the top of the hill.
From Norwich:
Take I-395 south to exit 78. Continue south on Route 32 to I-95. Take I-95 north to exit 88, and follow directions from New York.
From Ledyard Center:
Take route 117 south until you drive under the I-95 over-pass. Take first left onto Hazelnut Hill Road. The Pequot entrance is clearly marked before the top of the hill.
Contact Us
Medical Director
Geraldine Ruffa, MS, MPH, MD
Director, Occupational Health Services
Ruth E. Moreau, RN, MS, COHN-S
Phone: 860-446-8265 ext. 7082
E-mail: rmoreau@lmhosp.org
Program Manager
Jean Bowlen, RN, COHN-S, CCM, LNCC
Phone: 860-446-8265 ext. 7061
E-mail: jbowlen@lmhosp.org
Wellness Services
Lindsay Beckwith, RRT, MPH, RN
Phone: 860-442-0711 ext. 4214
E-mail: lbeckwith@lmhosp.org
Billing Contact
Nancy Cullen
Phone: 860-446-8265 ext. 7047
E-mail: ncullen@lmhosp.org
For information regarding programs or clinical services:
Please contact Jean Bowlen
Phone: 860-446-8265 ext. 7061
E-mail: jbowlen@lmhosp.org
To schedule appointments:
Please call 860-446-8265 ext. 7074
Fax: 860-448-6961
We are available for telephone consult during clinic hours.
Please call us to discuss your concerns.
Learn about our Employee Assistance Programs
Travel Clinic Services