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A weekend of binge watching a Netflix series plus an all week desk job may not seem physically taxing, but research shows prolonged sitting causes musculoskeletal pain plus an increased incidence of diabetes, increased blood pressure and heart disease. Research has shown that a sitting posture burns fewer calories which may also lead to weight […]

On Thursday, May 10th you are invited to join an influential audience of 200+ Human Resource Professionals, Risk Managers, Safety Managers and Workers’ Compensation professionals representing employers of San Diego County at Elevate 2018: A Workers’ Compensation & Leadership Conference, presented by Tri-City Medical Center.  Elevate 2018 will be held at the beautiful Sheraton Carlsbad […]

The eyes are the windows to the soul” is a common saying, but when an eye has sustained a corneal abrasion, the soul feels anything but peaceful. The cornea is the clear layer of tissue that is visible overlying the iris and pupil and meets the sclera, or the white of the eye, just outside […]

It is hard to believe the holidays are around the corner, but they are!  Our sincerest thanks goes out to all of our partners for putting your trust in us for the health and well-being of your employees. We are proud of the care we provide and will strive to be even better in 2018!  We […]

Since early 2017, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency has been investigating a local Hepatitis A outbreak. The outbreak investigation is ongoing. To date, no common source of food, beverage, or other cause has been identified; as a result, the source of the outbreak remains undetermined. On September 1, 2017, the San […]

If you are reading this article, chances are you already have or will experience low back pain (LBP) at some point in your life. Approximately 84 percent of adults will be afflicted by LBP in their lifetime. Since LBP is so common, it can be difficult to determine causation. The challenge is deciding whether a […]

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic, sleep-related breathing disorder, caused by complete or partial obstructions of the upper airway.  Individuals with OSA typically are unaware of their difficulties with breathing, even after multiple episodes of awakening during sleep. How does OSA effect performance at work?  In this article, Leah Merrin, MPAP, PA-C, a Physician Assistant at WorkPartners Occupational Health Specialists, […]

Occupational skin disease is more common than one may think. It can strike an employee in a variety of settings from healthcare to housekeeping. The most common occupational skin disease is contact dermatitis. In this article, Katelyn Wood, MS, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant at WorkPartners Occupational Health Specialists, provides a breakdown on contract dermatitis. Click […]

Whether it’s tax fraud, accounting fraud, Medicare fraud, or workers’ comp fraud, it’s all the same thing: Lying for money. Anyone who touches a workers’ compensation claim, including claimants, employers, lawyers, insurance companies, and doctors, have an opportunity to profit from lying. Of course, people intending to commit fraud try to avoid detection, so what […]

ELEVATE 2017 was a great success. Thank you to all of our attendees!!! In case you didn’t receive the presentations, they are linked below for your convenience.  Bending the Work Comp Cost Curve 2017 Presenter Bios – Neal Stehly & Jon McPheters ELEVATE Stretch Break Ergonomics and Working with Millennials 2017 Presenter Bio – Kathy […]