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Written by Dr. Patrick Howell | HealthWorks Medical   Drug testing has been a cornerstone of workplace safety for decades. But in today’s environment — with changing marijuana laws, evolving workforce expectations, and new compliance challenges — many employers...

Written by Dr. Patrick Howell | CEO, HealthWorks Medical For decades, the standard response to a workplace injury has been simple: send the employee to the ER or urgent care. But forward-thinking employers are starting to ask a better question: What if we could assess...

Written by Dr. Patrick Howell | CEO, HealthWorks Medical   When a workplace injury happens, the first person involved is rarely HR, the safety director, or the insurance carrier. It’s almost always the frontline supervisor. And yet, most supervisors receive...

Written by Dr. Patrick Howell, CEO, HealthWorks Medical, LLC When an employee gets hurt or sick at work, the instinct is often to send them straight to the ER. After all, it’s fast, open 24/7, and seems like the safest option. But in most cases, occupational health is...

Written by Dr. Patrick Howell, CEO, HealthWorks Medical, LLC   When we hear the word ergonomics, many of us think of fancy chairs or standing desks. But, real ergonomics goes far beyond office equipment—and when done right, it can actually reduce workplace...

    Written by: Patrick Howell, CEO, HealthWorks Medical, LLC     Federal policy around marijuana is shifting — and with it comes a lot of questions for employers. Late in 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies...