Tag: U.S. HealthWorks

San Francisco, CA Jul 2, 2012 – Dignity Health, the fifth largest health system in the nation, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of U.S. HealthWorks, the largest independent operator of occupational medicine and urgent care centers in the United States. The deal is subject to certain regulatory approvals and is expected to be finalized in August 2012. Terms were not disclosed.
Dignity Health is extending its mission into new care settings in order to deliver quality care more efficiently and improve the overall health status of the communities it serves. The acquisition reflects organization’s vision to become a national, integrated delivery network by 2020. U.S. HealthWorks, a portfolio company of Altaris Capital Partners and Three Arch Partners, operates 172 locations nationwide, and has a network of more than 2,700 employees, including approximately 800 medical providers who deliver quality care to more than 12,000 patients each day. “We are excited to bring U.S. HealthWorks into the Dignity Health family,” said Lloyd H. Dean, president/chief executive officer of Dignity Health. “This allows us to expand our health care ministry into 16 states, and it strengthens our ability to deliver the integrated, quality care that people expect and deserve.”
Based in Valencia, Calif., U.S. HealthWorks facilities offer occupational health care and urgent care services, preventive care, pre-employment and post-offer exams and screening, and return-to-work rehabilitative care. U.S. HealthWorks partners with more than 80,000 employers, many of which are Fortune 100 companies, to help manage and reduce the cost of work-related injuries. “We are very pleased to become part of a dynamic organization like Dignity Health,” said Daniel D. Crowley, chief executive officer of U.S. HealthWorks. “Dignity Health provides a great platform for us to continue growing our network to provide high-quality health care services throughout the country.” Mr. Crowley will continue on as the president and chief executive officer of U.S. HealthWorks, which will operate through a wholly-owned, for-profit subsidiary of Dignity Health focused on the occupational health care practice.
Dignity Health plans to expand the U.S. HealthWorks operations nationally. The organization is also investing in ambulatory surgery and imaging centers through its partnerships with United Surgical Partners International (USPI) and SimonMed Imaging. Dignity Health currently has 17 joint-venture surgical centers with USPI, and 35 imaging centers with SimonMed.
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. acted as exclusive financial advisor to Dignity Health on the transaction. Goldman Sachs acted as exclusive financial advisor to U.S. HealthWorks.

Cupertino, CA Jun 11, 2012 – U.S. HealthWorks, the largest independent operator of occupational health care centers in the United States, today announced it has acquired the Cupertino Medical Group. The center is located at 10050 Bubb Road, Suite 3, in Cupertino.
U.S. HealthWorks now operates 66 medical centers in California and a total 172 nationwide. Terms of the transaction, effective June 9, 2012, were not disclosed.
The facility will continue to offer a wide range of urgent care and occupational healthcare services, including diagnosis and treatment for injury and illness, preventive services, pre-employment and post-offer exams and screening, and return-to-work rehabilitative care. The center is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“We are pleased to be a part of a strong and growing organization like U.S. HealthWorks,” said Dr. Yung Chen, owner and Medical Director of the Cupertino Medical Group. “U.S. HealthWorks has a very strong presence in California and has a tremendous reputation for providing excellent medical care. It’s exciting for our medical staff to join a company that offers many innovative approaches during these changing times in healthcare coverage.”
U.S. HealthWorks has 21 centers in Northern California, including centers in San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Milpitas.
“We’re thrilled to expand our coverage in the San Jose region and to welcome the staff of Cupertino Medical Group to U.S. HealthWorks,” said Therese Hernandez, the Senior Vice President of Operations for U.S. HealthWorks in California. “This new location offers our existing clients and patients another excellent choice for occupational health and urgent care services.”

Lacey, WA Jan 23, 2012 – U.S. HealthWorks, the largest operator of occupational healthcare and urgent care centers in Washington, today announced the acquisition of the Pacific Walk-In Clinic, located at 3928 Pacific Avenue Southeast.
The Pacific Walk-In Clinic acquisition brings the number of U.S. HealthWorks operated medical centers in Washington to 18 and increases the number of centers and worksite locations to 174 nationwide. Terms of the transaction, effective January 19, 2012, were not disclosed.
The Pacific Walk-In Clinic is open seven days a week and has provided the Lacey community with a reliable urgent care center for over 10 years.
The clinic offers a wide range of urgent care services as well as occupational medicine, including diagnosis and treatment for injury and illness, preventive services, pre-employment and post-offer exams and screening, and return-to-work rehabilitative care.
“We are delighted to be a part of a strong and growing organization like U.S. HealthWorks,” said Patricia Sylwester, MD, the Center Medical Director for the Lacey clinic. “U.S. HealthWorks has a large presence in Washington and has a great reputation for providing excellent medical care. It’s exciting to join a company that offers many innovative approaches during these changing times in healthcare coverage.”
“We’re thrilled to increase our coverage in Washington and to welcome Dr. Sylwester and her team to U.S. HealthWorks,” said Dr. Andy Parker, Senior Vice President of Operations. “This new location offers our existing clients and patients another choice in where they can receive care.”

Valencia, CA Nov 7, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has appointed Dr. Mark Pucek, Regional Medical Director with U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group, to its Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee.
The Advisory Committee provides expertise and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security on matters related to the medical evaluations and requirements for Merchant Mariners. Dr. Pucek will serve a five-year term on the committee.
Dr. Pucek is the U.S. HealthWorks Regional Medical Director for the Southern United States. U.S. HealthWorks is a leading operator of urgent care and occupational healthcare centers in the nation, with 171 centers and worksite locations in 15 states.
“This is a tremendous honor to be chosen as a member of the Advisory Committee and be relied upon by the Department of Homeland Security to initiate new ideas and recommendations regarding medical issues for Merchant Mariners,” Dr. Pucek said.
Established in June 2009, the Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters related to (A) medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariner documents; (B) medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial vessels; (C) medical examiner education; and (D) medical research.
The committee provides a forum for development, communication and consideration of expert-based and scientific recommendations. The committee also is responsive to specific assignments and may conduct studies and inquiries in consultation with individuals and groups in the private sector as well as state and local government.
Dr. Pucek has been a member of the U.S. HealthWorks Medical Executive Committee since 1998. As a Regional Medical Director, he advises U.S. HealthWorks in the development of national and regional policies and procedures pertaining to medical professional conduct, best medical practices, medical formulary decisions, and quality of care.
Dr. Pucek has done consultant work for nearly two decades with Kirby Marine Corporation in Houston, Texas, the largest inland marine barge towing company in the U.S. His experience with Kirby (previously Hollywood Marine Corporation) included U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner medical examinations and evaluations, development of a medical surveillance program, and serving as a guest expert medical advisor to the Towing Safety Advisory Committee (2008) at the Coast Guard National Maritime Center in Washington, DC.
A resident of Dickinson, Texas, Dr. Pucek received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and attended the University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate studies.

Edison, NJ Nov 7, 2011 – U.S. HealthWorks, a leading operator of occupational healthcare centers nationwide, today announced the acquisition of the Priority Medical Care, operator of two medical clinics in Bridgewater and Somerset.
The acquisition of these two centers brings the number of U.S. HealthWorks operated medical centers in New Jersey to seven and increases the number of U.S. HealthWorks centers and worksite locations to 173 nationwide.
The Priority Medical Care Bridgewater center is located at 350 Grove St. The Somerset center has operated under the name Total Care Occupational Medicine and is located at 370 Campus Drive.
Both facilities offer occupational healthcare services, including diagnosis and treatment for injury and illness, preventive services, pre-employment and post-offer exams and screening, and return-to-work rehabilitative care. The Bridgewater center also offers urgent care services. Terms of the transactions, effective January 12, 2012, were not disclosed.
“U.S. HealthWorks has a highly regarded national network of physicians, health clinics and medical resources, and possesses a strong commitment to quality at all its centers,” said Ian Brodrick, M.D., of Priority Medical Care. “We’re excited to join a company that will bring additional resources to support our services to patients.”
“We are pleased to have the talented teams from Priority Medical Care and Total Care Occupational Medicine join our medical group,” said Gregory Marotta, vice president of operations, east division, for U.S. HealthWorks. “The expanded network of clinics in New Jersey will allow us to better serve all our clients and patients in the region.”

Nashville, TN Nov 2, 2011 – U.S. HealthWorks, a leading operator of urgent care and occupational healthcare centers nationwide, today announced the acquisition of four medical centers and seven worksite locations operated by Tennessee Urgent Care Associates. The centers are the company’s first in Tennessee.
The newly acquired centers are in the Greater Nashville area and bring the total number of U.S. HealthWorks medical and worksite centers to 167 nationwide in 15 states. The centers are located at:

• 1616 North Gallatin Road in Madison
• 339 White Bridge Road in Nashville
• 2510 Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville
• 1332 Hazelwood Drive in Smyrna

The four facilities offer a wide range of urgent care and occupational medicine services. Terms of the transaction, effective October 15, 2011, were not disclosed.
“U.S. HealthWorks is an excellent match for our organization,” said Robert Cranfield, M.D. “We will be able to enhance both our urgent care and occupational healthcare services to better serve all our patients.”
“We are pleased to have Tennessee Urgent Care Associates join U.S. HealthWorks and extend our reach into the Greater Nashville area,” said Gregory Marotta, Vice President of Operations for U.S. HealthWorks. “We look forward to building on the excellent service that Tennessee Urgent Care Associates is known for and serving national clients that have operations in Tennessee.”

Camarillo, CA Nov 1, 2011 – U.S. HealthWorks, the leading operator of occupational healthcare and urgent care medical centers in California, today announced the acquisition of the Santa Rosa Walk-In Medical Center Inc. in Camarillo.
The newly acquired center is located at 4934 Verdugo Way in Camarillo in Ventura County. The acquisition brings the total number of U.S. HealthWorks centers to 66 in California and a total of 156 centers and worksite locations in 14 states, said Therese Hernandez, Sr. Vice President & General Manager, CA Operations. “It’s this type of growth within our local communities that continues to build the loyal and trusting relationships which U.S. HealthWorks has proudly formed with both employers and patients in need of exceptional healthcare.”
The Camarillo facility will offer occupational medicine services, including diagnosis and treatment for injury and illness, preventive services, pre-employment and post-offer exams and screening, and return-to-work rehabilitative care. Terms of the transactions, effective October 4, 2011, were not disclosed.
“We’re very pleased to join U.S. HealthWorks,” said Dr. Walter Dugger, M.D., who will remain as center medical director. “Our team of physicians and staff are looking forward to providing the same great medical service that we’ve established for many years.”
“The Santa Rosa Walk-In Medical Center builds our presence in Ventura County and will be a great asset for our team and our clients,” said Moisés R. Vargas, Regional Vice President of Operations. “We are excited to be able to work with this talented group of professionals.”

Columbus, OH Oct 31, 2011 – The Defense Supply Center – Columbus has selected U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group, a leading operator of occupational healthcare and urgent care medical centers, to operate two on-site health centers for their employees.
Through this program, U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group will be responsible for providing medical services to over 6,500 people; both civilian employees as well as active military personnel.
The comprehensive medical services to be provided include health and wellness training. Interactive health awareness event programs, injury and illness assessment and treatment, vaccinations, medical surveillance exams, pre-employment exams and testing as well as physical exams for military personnel about to be deployed.
“We are excited to partner with DSCC to provide high-quality, on-site healthcare for employees,” said Dr. Thomas Hadley, Regional Medical Director for U.S. HealthWorks. U.S. HealthWorks, which operates six other medical centers throughout Ohio, began serving employees on Oct. 25.
With 169 centers and worksite locations in 15 states and 2,700 employees – including approximately 600 medical providers – U.S. HealthWorks centers serve over 10,000 patients each day throughout the country.

Turlock, CA Oct 19, 2011 – Foster Farms, the West Coast’s leading poultry brand, has chosen U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group, California’s leading operator of occupational healthcare and urgent care medical centers, to operate two on-site health centers for the company’s employees in the Central Valley towns of Turlock and Livingston.
U.S. HealthWorks will provide comprehensive occupational health care for Foster Farms employees.
“We are excited to partner with Foster Farms to provide convenient, high-quality healthcare to the company’s employees,” said Dr. Troy Manchester, Regional Medical Director for U.S. HealthWorks. U.S. HealthWorks will begin serving the two locations on Nov. 1.
With 169 centers and worksite locations in 15 states and 2,000 employees – including approximately 350 affiliated physicians – U.S. HealthWorks centers serve thousands of patients each day throughout the country.
“Employee health and safety are key priorities at Foster Farms. In selecting U.S. HealthWorks to staff our onsite health centers, we are assured that our employees will receive excellent care,” said Maria Silveira, Vice President of Labor Relations for Foster Farms.

Valencia, CA Sep 8, 2011. – For businesses looking to fight the flu in the workplace this year, one national company has an old-fashioned offer: we’ll come to you.
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group, a leading operator of occupational healthcare and urgent care centers in the nation, said today it is offering to visit area businesses on-site and provide flu vaccination shots to their employees.
U.S. HealthWorks has 155 centers and worksite locations in 14 states and employs 2,000 people. The centers offer urgent care services, as well as physical therapy, chiropractic and occupational healthcare services.
“Many employees intend to get flu shots but for whatever reason don’t end up getting vaccinated,” said Dr. Leonard Okun, National Medical Director for U.S. HealthWorks. “We are pleased to offer this opportunity to make it as easy as possible to be vaccinated and decrease the likelihood of the flu spreading in the workplace.”
Under the program, a U.S. HealthWorks professional would visit your business and administer flu vaccinations and also provide educational information on flu prevention. The on-site program is available to businesses providing vaccinations for 25 employees or more.
To set up a date and time for U.S. HealthWorks to administer flu shots at your business, or for more information regarding this program, contact a nearby U.S. HealthWorks.
Seasonal flu vaccines protect against the three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. The viruses in the vaccine can change each year based on international surveillance and scientists’ estimations about which types and strains of viruses will circulate in a given year. About two weeks after vaccination, antibodies that provide protection against the influenza viruses in the vaccine develop in the body.