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As part of our commitment to "Excellence in Healthcare" we are proud to provide you with your first copy of our quarterly newsletter "Aviation and Occupational Medicine Health News". This newsletter will bring you information about our clinic staff and services, new treatments and medicines, health and wellness self-checks, and tips for reducing on-the-job injuries. Our clients have come to expect prompt, high quality healthcare from our clinic and staff, and that is something we take great pride in. However, we realize that no treatment, no matter how advanced, can take the place of prevention. It is our hope that you will utilize the information in this and upcoming newsletters to minimize your Workers’ Compensation claims and time lost to injuries. Of course not every injury is avoidable, therefore, we will continue our pursuit of "Excellence in Healthcare." Our aggressive "return-to-work" philosophy and consistent case management will help keep your employees’ productivity up, and injury down-time to a minimum. We believe that one of the great opportunities we have today is enhancing the human touch in our relationships with the wonderful people we call patients. Our clinic is independently owned and operated, a rarity in today’s world of "cafeteria" style, corporate healthcare giants. Being independent allows us to better understand and meet the needs of employers, select ancillary providers who share our philosophy, and provide your employees with top quality medical care with the personal touch of "their own private physician." We truly value and appreciate every relationship. Michael Ladwig, M.D. Dr. Ladwig received his medical degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver and specializes in occupational and aviation medicine. Dr. Ladwig is a Senior FAA Examiner and is Board Certified in family practice. He has been involved in the treatment of work related injuries since 1986 and is Level II accredited by the Department of Labor and Employment Division of Workers’ Compensation. Hector Brignoni, M.D. Dr. Brignoni, a native of Puerto Rico, received his medical degree from Loma-Linda University in California. He is Board Certified in family practice and Level I accredited by the Dept. of Labor and Employment Division of Workers’ Compensation. He has been involved in the treatment of work related injuries since 1995 and is fluent in both English and Spanish. Bell Grant, N.P. Bell, our Nurse Practitioner and OSHA officer, received her degrees from Drake University and the CU Health Sciences Center and has over 40 years of medical experience. She has been a valued member of our staff since 1997. Letti Ware, Supervisor, M.A. Letti, our back office supervisor, is SAMI and BAT certified, and has worked as a Medical Assistant since 1997. She began her medical career with our clinic in 1993 and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Cassie Gust, Billing Administrator, M.A. In addition to her duties as our billing administrator, Cassie also spends some time working as a Medical Assistant. She is BAT, SAMI and Limited Scope certified and has been a team member since 1991. Tony Baker, Relationship Manager
Vanessa Ortega, Billing Assistant, M.A.
Hilario Soria, X-Ray Technician, M.A.
Cassie Doll, X-Ray Technician, M.A.
Stephanie Tafoya, Front Office, M.A.
Barb Schurr, Front Office, Medical Receptionist
Our clinic is staffed and equipped to handle a wide variety of medical services. Everything from Workers’ Compensation injuries, to pre-employment physicals and DOT certification exams are available. We have full x-ray capabilities, two trauma bays, full-line orthopedic soft goods, in-house pharmaceutical dispensing, computerized audiograms, ultrasound equipment and complete diagnostic testing. Comprehensive physical therapy is also available on-site, provided by our neighbors at Stapleton Physical Therapy. Their suite can be accessed directly from ours via an internal doorway. Our services include injury and trauma treatment, pre-placement exams, DOT and FAA physicals, medical surveillance evaluations, asbestos exams, respiratory fitness exams, fitness for duty consultations, return to work evaluations, NIDA certified drug screening, and certified breathalyzer testing. Whatever your medical needs, we can accommodate you in one centralized location. We feel that communication is a key ingredient in the successful treatment of injured workers, and their recovery. As part of Dr. Ladwig’s philosophy, he welcomes your phone calls and questions. He is available to speak with you directly concerning the treatment and recovery of your injured employee. Additionally, he is interested in touring your facility and becoming familiar with the work environment to appropriately set restrictions, and fully understand specific job demands. Our staff also understands the importance of communication, and will keep you informed of:
A speedy and full recovery of your employee is our goal. We realize that lost man-hours equals lower productivity. By applying a strong case management approach, our patients are returned to the job as quickly as possible. If modified or light duty assignments are available within your organization, we will work diligently to assess the employees ability to perform the modified tasks, so you may return them to the productive environment promptly. We encourage you to stop by our clinic to meet our staff and see all that we have to offer. Drop in any time, no appointment is necessary.
Our clinic is conveniently located in central Denver along the I-70 corridor, just West of Quebec Street, on 47th Avenue (see map on back cover). We are open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to serve the needs of you and your employees. Because of our central location, we are a short drive from just about anywhere in Metro Denver. Plenty of close in, off-street parking means fewer headaches, and faster visits. And, of course, our facility is wheelchair accessible. |
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