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The USDA South Building
Health Units
Room 1038, Phone: 720-3281Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services provided by the Health Units--
- Acute Ambulatory Care
- Emergency Office Call
- Health Education
- Health Promotion and Maintenance Programs
- Immunizations
- Field Health Units
- USDA Medical Services Staff
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.
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
Tuberculosis Skin testing (P.P.D.) The Health Units volunteer for the Adopt a School Program and Work Related Exposure.
Health Fair. In March of every year, the Health Units provide their annual health and preventive screening programs including comprehensive blood work, hearing and vision testing. Many allied health agencies participate in this yearly activity.Mammography. The Health Units provide breast X-rays as a screening tool for breast cancer prevention.
Blood Pressure Monitoring. The hours for the blood
pressure monitoring services are:
Tuesdays -- 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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.
Allergy Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots). This service is provided according to the following schedule:
| Day | Location | Hours |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | |
| Wednesday | "L" Street | 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday | South Building | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
Lectures. The Health Units medical officer and specialists provide the most current health information.
Official Travel Immunizations. The medical staff provides information and recommendations of immunization requirements. The staff also administers immunizations such as Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Typhoid.
Influenza Immunizations (Flu Shots). This service is
provided by the Health Units each year in the fall.
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.
| Location | Staff | Phone Number |
| Beltsville, MD
Bldg 003, Room 011 |
Nancy E.Thrush | 301-504-7024 |
| Riverdale, MD 4700 River Road |
MaryEllen Haga, R.N., BS | 301-734-8660 |
| Oleh I. Jacykewsycz, M.D. | Medial Officer |
| Charlene A. Curreri | Administrative Support Assistant |
| Michiko C. Campbell, R.N. | Staff Nurse - South Building |
| MaryEllen Haga, R.N., BS | Staff Nurse - Riverdale |
| Young E. Hobbie, R.N., COHN-S | Staff Nurse - South Building |
| Sylvia C. Johnson, R.N., BSN | Staff Nurse - South Building |
| Alvina S. Mayer, R.N., COHN-S | Staff Nurse - South Building |
| Nancy E. Thrush, R.N. | Staff Nurse - Beltsville |
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Last updated:
05/15/97
