The Occupational Health Strategic Health Care Group plans, develops, and recommends the Veterans Health Administration’s overall goals and strategic objectives for occupational health, prevention, and safety programs for employees. We provide advice, interpretation, and implementation of policies and programs related to occupational safety and health programs in support of regulatory and professional standards.
Organization
The Occupational Health Strategic Health Care Group consists of several programs and two centers.
Programs:
Centers:
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Staff
Our mission and programs are carried out under the leadership of Michael J. Hodgson, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Consultant, Occupational Health, Safety, and Prevention.
Other key staff members are:
- Pamela Hirsch, NP-C, B.S., M.Ed., M.S. - Program Manager, Clinical Occupational Health
- Eileen Coyne, B.S.N., M.P.A. - National Program Manager, Workers’ Compensation VHA
- Ebi Awosika, M.D., M.P.H. - Director, Employee Health Promotion Disease Prevention
- David J. Drummond, Ph.D. - Director, Behavioral Threat Management Program
- Lewis Radonovich, M.D. - Director, National Center for Occupational Health and Infection Control
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