Immigration Physicals
Medical examinations are required by the United States Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) to obtain an U.S. green card or U.S. citizenship.
Only doctors designated by the USCIS as civil surgeons can complete an
immigration exam. Catawba Valley Medical Center Occupational Health provides
the necessary medical services to fulfill immigration exam requirements.
What does an immigration exam include?
- Completion of all exam results reporting, including the I-693 form.
- Physical examination
- Vaccination history review
- Screening for tuberculosis, syphilis* and gonorrhea* (*required based on age)
What you will need to bring to an immigration exam:
- I-693 form, required by the government for completion of your physical.
- Immunization records
- Any prior chest x-ray (if applicable)
- Copy of medical records
- Passport of other form of international identification, including an identity
card, laissez-passer, or travel document.
- Please notify staff if an interpreter is needed, we can arrange that service
for the appointment.
For more information about Immigration Physicals, please call 828-326-3230.
Flu Season in the Workplace
Every year, there is a large percentage of unvaccinated adults that contract
the seasonal influenza. As a result, employers can experience a significant
uptick in employee absenteeism which can lead to disruption in productivity
and overall wellness of the workforce. The flu vaccine can significantly
reduce this burden, with minimal cost impact for the vaccine.
- The flu vaccine has been proven to reduce the risk of having to visit the
doctor up to 60%
- Studies have shown a significant reduction in severity of illness in those
that were vaccinated, but still got sick.
Providing on-site flu vaccines for your employees will reduce the instance
of the flu among your workforce, and vaccinated employees will also act
as a barrier and reduce flu transmission within their community.
Employers should consider hosting on-site flu vaccine clinics for their
employees, taking action to keep their workforce healthy this flu season.
The community health outreach team at Catawba Valley Medical Center can
provide on-site vaccine clinics, as well as other health promotion services.
For further information or questions, please contact:
Meghan Harmon, Community Health Outreach Manager
mharmon@cvmc.us · 828-732-6201 · Fax 828-732-6209
Focus Your Efforts on wellNESS!
Employee wellbeing and wellness is important to all of us. Not just because
it helps our employees be more productive and have fewer sick days, but
it also helps to build a culture that is strong, cohesive and resilient.
However, there are many components involved in the wellbeing of your employees,
which can be overwhelming. We’ve found that many companies get a
great return on their investment when they focus on 4 key areas: Nutrition,
Exercise, Sleep and Stress Management.
Nutrition: While the plethora of information available online will have you believe
healthy nutrition is complicated, we like to keep it simple and based
on information found across most diets. Focus on eating whole foods, lean
meats, fiber-rich foods, limit your intake of added sugars, and stay hydrated.
By becoming more mindful of these choices, most people can feel confident
they are eating healthy. For more specific nutrition information, CVHS
has registered dietitians that can meet with employees to discuss a more
personalized diet.
Exercise: Most people know there are 3 main components of exercise – aerobic,
resistance, and flexibility, but how much and how often can be a confusing
topic. Here are the guidelines the ACSM recommends:
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Type of Exercise
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Example
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Intensity
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Frequency/Duration
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Aerobic
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walk, jog, bike, swim, hike, etc.
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Moderate
(able to talk)
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150 minutes/week
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Resistance
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weights, bands, bodyweight, etc
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8-10 ex’s; 8-12 reps each; 2-5 min rest between;
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2-3x / week
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Flexibility/Mobility
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stretch, yoga, tai chi, etc.
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30s hold of major muscle groups
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2-3x/wk
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Some individuals may still be nervous to start an exercise program, and
CVHS has certified fitness professionals that can speak to proper programming,
techniques, and progression for all ability levels.
Sleep: Always a popular topic. We all need it, and sleep can impact all of the
other wellness components. However, we tend to sacrifice it most often
to “get more done”. If we don’t get the recommended
7-9 hours per night, it affects the foods we crave as well as our ability/desire
to exercise. Our health promotion specialists can outline techniques to
ensure your sleep is sufficient and productive.
Stress Management: Stress is a part of our daily life, so we shouldn’t be surprised
when we get stressed…instead, we should get prepared. We can teach
you different strategies for coping with stress and developing behaviors
to better manage your stress, so you don’t sabotage your nutrition,
exercise, or sleep habits.
While making improvements in one of these components can certainly be impactful,
the key to overall wellness is to address all components as a whole.”
Our community health outreach department, The Health First Center, has
experts available to present information and services to your employees
that will help keep your work force as well as possible. If you’d
like to know more about these programs, please contact Meghan Harmon,
Community Health Outreach Manager, at 828-732-6201.
Occupational Health Has Moved!
