Occupational Health Services

Experiencing a persistent cough, tight chest, and sinus discomfort can be uncomfortable. When you have these symptoms, it’s natural to seek medication to help ease your symptoms and promote healing.

As a nurse practitioner, I have faced the dilemma of finding suitable over-the-counter cold remedies without a clear, evidence-based answer. Standing in the cold and sinus aisle, the abundance of products is overwhelming. To make an informed decision, I considered the underlying causes of sinus congestion, including common colds, nasal irritants, and environmental triggers.

The emergence of a virus known as monkeypox has raised many questions, most notably: Is this the new pandemic?

Sleep is a vital but often overlooked aspect of our daily routines. We all want to feel rejuvenated in the morning, but as work and school become increasingly demanding, too many of us neglect proper rest to make time for more “productive” hours.

Winter is here, which means we should take precautionary steps to prevent injury or death and keep our homes safe during harsh weather conditions. Here are a few recommendations from Occupational Health Services.

On a blustery November morning, NCI at Frederick and Frederick National Laboratory employees bundled up and walked a 1.5-mile course around the Fort Detrick campus while learning about its history.

Occupational Health Services interns are educating patients during their visits via updated exam rooms that now display health-related “themes” like cancer, general health, mental health, and travel safety. They hope the vibrant designs and intriguing facts they’ve displayed will attract attention and benefit patients.