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HR Magazine: Keeping Employees in the Net
4/19/2013 // Posted in Articles
The Net Promoter System is no longer an external-only tool, more HR leaders are using the same metrics to measure employee engagement and satisfaction, and capturing key data...
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The Economist: Medicine at the Mall
4/19/2013 // Posted in Articles
As part of the new health care landscape in America, urgent care centers like Concentra are finding success by making clinics more convenient...
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Concentra Acquires San Antonio Primary Care Practice
4/4/2013 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra expands its footprint in San Antonio with the acquisition of Alamo City Medical Group, bringing seven primary care practices into the company, strengthening its position in the market...
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Jumpstart Your Spring with these Allergy Relief Tips
4/1/2013 // Posted in Press Releases
Spring season has arrived and Concentra is sharing some helpful tips that can help reduce individuals’ exposure to seasonal allergens...
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Can Your Expired Medication Harm You?
3/28/2013 // Posted in Articles
March is recognized as National Poison Prevention Awareness and with the increasing numbers of accidental poisoning, Concentra shares key information to why it's important to pay attention to the expiration date of your medication...
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Concentra Redefines Employee Wellness
3/19/2013 // Posted in Articles
Health care reform is a topic of discussion we have come to know very well and with many changes approaching with the Affordable Care Act, Concentra, the nation’s largest provider in employer health services, discusses its approach to treating an organization’s population health...
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Forbes: Boom In Urgent Care Centers as Cuts Loom
3/14/2013 // Posted in Articles
Cuts in Federal spending and a changing health care landscape are a driving force behind the growing trend of urgent care utilization, creating a future medical model according to Forbes...
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Concentra Recognizes National Athletic Training Month
3/12/2013 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra is taking part in National Athletic Training Month throughout March by recognizing the talents of athletic trainers in its organization, and the outcomes these skilled professionals help to achieve for its many employer-clients and patients...
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Concentra Recognizes National Nutrition and Colorectal Awareness Month
3/11/2013 // Posted in Articles
March is National Nutrition and Colorectal Awareness Month and Concentra is sharing some healthy habits you can adopt for a long, health life...
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NBC-DFW 5: Flu In the Office
3/1/2013 // Posted in Concentra in the News
Concentra colleagues demonstrate with NBC 5’s Kevin Cokely how easily flu germs can spread within the workplace, the importance of frequent handwashing and thorough cleaning of common surfaces...
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Making the Case: Why Urgent Care Matters for Today's Patient
2/26/2013 // Posted in Articles
With an estimated 46 million Americans living without insurance coverage and the cost of health care on the rise, urgent care centers are resulted to becoming the primary option for those seeking affordable and quality medical care...
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A Thank You to Our Patients
2/19/2013 // Posted in Articles
From Concentra to you, we would like to recognize and give appreciation to all of our patients and clients. It is important that we acknowledge the feedback received that has led us into the right direction towards the ultimate patient experience...
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The Biggest Health Trends of 2013
2/14/2013 // Posted in Concentra in the News
As health care costs continue to rise for both individuals and corporations, more and more employers are beginning to penalize unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, and reward healthy behavior, like regular exercise...
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Tips and Treatment for Fast-Spreading ‘Stomach Bug’
2/14/2013 // Posted in Press Releases
Where the flu left off, the fast-spreading Norovirus is picking up and Concentra is sharing some helpful tips on avoiding the highly contagious virus...
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Concentra Supports Heart Health Awareness Month
2/14/2013 // Posted in Press Releases
February is heart health month and Concentra is sharing some important facts about ways you and your sweetie can stay healthy...
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Concentra Examines the True Cost of Flu
1/29/2013 // Posted in Press Releases
Beyond the aches and pains of being sick, seasonal influenza is also quite costly to individuals, families, businesses, and more. But this excess spending can be avoided with an annual flu shot...
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Concentra Wants You to Prepare for Flu Season
1/29/2013 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra is helping to get the message out this flu season, and shares some easy ways to stay safe and healthy this flu season with an annual flu shot...
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Concentra Primary Care Celebrates One-Year Anniversary in Atlanta
1/29/2013 // Posted in Press Releases
The company marked its one-year anniversary with special community events in Lawrenceville and Atlanta, and appearances from local community leaders and celebrity look-alikes...
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Concentra Keeps You Flu-Free for the Holiday Season
1/29/2013 // Posted in Press Releases
The holiday season is in full swing which means increased travel, multiple parties and festivals, and an increased opportunity to protect against the spread of cold and flu germs...
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CBS Evening News: Flu Visits on the Rise
1/9/2013 // Posted in Concentra in the News
This year’s flu season has arrived earlier and stronger than years’ past, prompting a greater demand for proper flu protection. In this interview with CBS Evening News, flu experts, including Concentra Area Medical Director Adam Murdock, M.D., share the importance of flu vaccines, recent increases in flu-related medical visits, and why proper flu protection should begin early in the season...
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Healthy Life Magazine: Avoiding (or treating) the day-after hangover
1/8/2013 // Posted in Concentra in the News
The holidays are here which can often mean more parties, more gifts, and more beverages to be shared with friends, family, or new acquaintances before the stroke of midnight. But when the bell tolls in the morning, it can also mean the killer hangover. Medical leaders share some easy ways to avoid, or at the very least, treat that hangover...
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D Magazine: The Retailing of Healthcare
1/7/2013 // Posted in Concentra in the News
In this editorial from D Magazine, Concentra CEO Jim Greenwood examines the future of Dallas’ health care industry, and how new advances have put the city on a course toward better health...
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Washington Post: Urgent Care Centers Are Booming, Which Worries Some Doctors
11/19/2012 // Posted in Concentra in the News
With diminishing resources available for rapid medical care, the urgent care industry continues to flourish by meeting patients in places and times that meet their health care needs. Washington Post takes a look at why this segment is doing well, how Concentra is helping to lead urgent care services in the U.S., and why it’s driving some providers to re-evaluate their practice model and the way care is delivered...
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Chicago Health Magazine: Access to Care
11/16/2012 // Posted in Concentra in the News
In this feature from Chicago Health Magazine, there is a growing change in the way patients seek care and the resources available to meet those needs. One such example is Concentra’s leadership in urgent care, and its ability to serve the gap between primary care and emergency services. This success has helped to define a new segment of the health industry, and improve the health of patients along the way...
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Employee Benefit Adviser: A Look at Concentra Worksites
11/15/2012 // Posted in Concentra in the News
From implementation to expansion of services, Concentra VP of Worksite John Battey shares a glimpse of his daily life and how the company is changing health at the workplace...
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D Magazine: What Reelection Means for Health Care
11/8/2012 // Posted in Concentra in the News
D Magazine surveys Concentra CEO Jim Greenwood and other industry leaders on the new health care landscape with the current president serving another four years in the White House...
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Concentra Gains Footprint in Lexington with UTC Acquisition
10/26/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra adds to its growing network of urgent care centers with a new market and several new locations in Kentucky, helping to improve access to quality and convenient medical care...
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D Magazine: Concentra Expands into Primary Care
10/3/2012 // Posted in Concentra in the News
D Magazine gets the scoop on the future of Concentra and how it’s changing the landscape of health care...
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Tennessean: Medical Providers, Insurers Continue to Blur Lines
9/26/2012 // Posted in Concentra in the News
As part of a growing trend of uniting payers and providers, Concentra becomes the stand-out model for its focus on the patient experience and its long history with payers and employers...
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Humana Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
6/28/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
Humana, the parent company of Concentra, issues an official statement about the impact of the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act...
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Concentra locations affected by Colorado Wildfires
6/27/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
Ongoing updates about the raging wildfires in Colorado that prompted the closure of at least one Concentra Urgent Care location in Colorado Springs...
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Concentra Promotes Better Health at the Workplace
6/26/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
Adding health and wellness to the workday is easier than you might think, and Concentra is sharing some easy ways to add healthy activities, while punching through that 40-hr work week...
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Concentra Opens Physical Therapy Center in Georgia
6/20/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra opens its second physical therapy only center in South Georgia to provide an additional resource for quality occupational therapy services to many residents in the area...
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Concentra Opens Medical Centers for AdvancePierre Foods
6/19/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
AdvancePierre Foods selects Concentra to operate two additional worksite health centers for employees at its Oklahoma and North Carolina locations...
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Concentra Takes Part in National Employee Wellness Month
6/13/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
Throughout the month of June, Concentra is celebrating wellness at work with a series of events, messages, and tips for employers and employees to increase their focus on wellness...
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Recruiting By the Orange Book: Q&A with Concentra's AVP of Recruiting
5/10/2012 // Posted in Concentra in the News
From company culture to recruiting in the midst of a physician shortage, Concentra AVP of Recruiting Tara Petty talks with CareerBuilder about hiring the people behind the orange cross...
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Concentra Offers Five Easy Ways to Jumpstart Your Workout
5/10/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
Warm temperatures and longer days offer an easy way to get back into an exercise routine and get toned up just in time for swimsuit season...
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Concentra Named As Healthiest Employer
5/8/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra earned sixth place as one of the healthiest employers in the Dallas market, recognizing the company’s commitment to health and wellness at the workplace...
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Concentra Acquires Denver-area MedExpress Centers
5/7/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
The acquisition of multiple urgent care centers in Denver brings additional locations for patients to receive convenient health care services...
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Concentra Opens Advanced Physical Therapy Center
4/13/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra opens the first-of-its-kind physical therapy only center in Jacksonville, FL to provide an additional resource for quality occupational therapy services to many residents in the area...
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Fox Business: Health Providers Wake Up to Customer Service
3/30/2012 // Posted in Concentra in the News
Concentra's CEO and Chief Medical Officer discuss the importance of great patient care, and how putting the patient first means better care for the individual and better for the business...
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PT Talker: Physical Therapy to Keep Employees Injury Free
3/15/2012 // Posted in Concentra in the News
In this interview with PT Talker, Concentra Vice President of Therapy Services for the Midwest Region Mark Glover discusses the evolution of health care in the workplace, and shares what physical therapists are doing to help reduce employee injuries on the job and return to work quickly after an injury...
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Modern Healthcare: Payer and Provider Join Together for Marriage of Convenience
3/14/2012 // Posted in Concentra in the News
The union of Humana and Concentra was seen by many as an innovative and bold step for the future of health care. Since then, many other payers have followed suit by joining with other medical provider groups...
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Fox News: Hot Companies Hiring in Health Care
3/8/2012 // Posted in Concentra in the News
As shown in this segment from Fox News, health care remains a growing industry for jobs and some of the best places to work in the country. Here Concentra is recognized for its wide-range of positions available, its expansive reach across the country, and some of the benefits of working for a leading health and well-being company...
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HealthCare Consumerism Radio: Bringing health care to the workplace trend
2/29/2012 // Posted in Articles
Health care at the workplace is nothing new, but the model continues to find new opportunities for expansion. Here, Concentra Regional Medical Director Marc Watkins, M.D. discusses this new trend...
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Cincinnati Business Courier: More Employers Offering Health Care on the Job
2/28/2012 // Posted in Concentra in the News
The attraction of convenient and skilled health care at the workplace is a growing trend that continues to gain interest from employers big and small.
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Concentra Urgent Care in Atlanta sponsors camp expo 2012
2/24/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra has teamed up with Atlanta Parent’s Magazine to help campers and their parents gear up for the summer to preview the best camp offerings in the greater Atlanta area...
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Advance for Physical Therapy: A PT’s role in wound care
2/23/2012 // Posted in Articles
Concentra physical therapists apply their expert training and skills to patients with a wide-range of health conditions. Here, Concentra's own Peter Deziel discusses PT's role in wound care...
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Concentra selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record for Concentra Medical Centers
2/22/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra has teamed up with Allscripts to implement a new electronic health records system at all Concentra locations, helping to create a more efficient and outstanding patient experience...
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Concentra acquires Chicago area primary care practice
2/9/2012 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra adds to its growing network of primary care centers with a new location in Chicago, helping to improve access to quality and convenient medical care in the city...
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Everyday Health: Strategies for living with Osteoarthritis
1/4/2012 // Posted in Articles
From the daily drive to daily functions, Concentra VP of Physical Therapy Peter Deziel offers some simple tips to make living with arthritis joint pain easier and help patients get back to life...
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Mayor Robert Cluck Declares December 12 “Concentra Day” in Arlington, TX
12/20/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
The City of Arlington recognized the health care organization’s recent contributions to two local charity groups and its continued service to the health of the city’s residents...
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Atlanta Medical Center announces collaboration with Concentra
12/12/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
Employers and patients in the greater Atlanta area now have a new ally in after-hours occupational medicine services as part of a new relationship between Concentra and AMC...
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USA Today: Crowded ERs Help Urgent Care Thrive
12/9/2011 // Posted in Articles
With diminishing resources available for rapid medical care, urgent care continues to flourish by meeting patients in places and times that meet their health care (and financial) needs...
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Award Honors Concentra Physical Therapy Founder
12/8/2011 // Posted in Articles
Concentra colleague recognized for outstanding efforts in physical therapy with award in memory of National Therapy Director Gary Zigenfus...
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Fox Business: Employers Combat Shortage of PCPs
12/7/2011 // Posted in Articles
Concentra's CEO and Chief Medical Officer outline the changes ahead to the field of primary care and impact many employers and employees may face as a result of new legislation...
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Concentra Reminds You to Be Flu Prepared This Holiday Season
12/6/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
The holidays are here, and for many it means increased travel and a greater chance to get the flu. Concentra is offering some simple tips to stay flu-free throughout the holiday festivities...
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Flu Shots Still Available at Concentra to Protect Against the Flu Bug
12/2/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
With vaccine in short supply among many providers and pharmacies, Concentra still has plenty of flu shots to help protect patients’ health this flu season...
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Concentra Helps Educate Patients on What's New with Flu
11/29/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
With changes to the flu vaccine, new updates on preventive measure, and various ways to get a flu shot, Concentra is keeping up-to-date on the latest info about the flu...
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Concentra Takes the Pulse of the Health Industry
11/21/2011 // Posted in Articles
With recent news that Concentra is expanding into primary care, prominent industry leaders continue to follow the company's successful strategy...
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Concentra Examines the True Cost of the Flu
11/18/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
Seasonal influenza can have an impact on a person’s health as well as their bottom line. Concentra shows how proper flu protection can save money and medicine...
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Concentra Helps Parents Get Schooled on the Flu
11/14/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra is sharing some helpful and kid-friendly tips to help protect children and parents stay healthy during the flu season...
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Concentra Acquires Northern Colorado Medical Practice
11/5/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
This latest addition brings a larger medical center to Fort Collins, and a total of 15 locations throughout Colorado...
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Concentra Marks Center Renovation with Opening and Donation
10/14/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
The Concentra Urgent Care center in Lewiston, Maine helped to kick-off the annual Dempesy Challenge festival with a grand reopening event and some support to those in need...
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Concentra Acquires NextCare Centers in Atlanta
9/20/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra announced today it has expanded its customer base and reach in the Atlanta market with the acquisition of NextCare, Inc.’s four urgent care medical centers...
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Concentra Launches Flu Vaccine Drive to Protect Patients from the Flu
9/14/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
The flu season is in full swing, and health officials predict this year’s outbreak of seasonal influenza to be stronger than usual...
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Concentra Offers Tips to Protect Against the Flu Before it Arrives
9/8/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
With flu season just around the corner, Concentra shares ways to fend off this contagious respiratory disease before it hits...
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Concentra Acquires New Jersey Medical Practice
9/1/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
Through the addition of a new medical center, Concentra now has 11 locations throughout New Jersey to deliver quality and convenient care to more patients...
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Concentra Acquires North Dallas Medical Practice
8/16/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
The addition of a new urgent care location in Frisco brings Concentra’s quality and convenient health services to a growing suburban community, and nearby employers...
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HealthNewsDigest: Safe Lifting Tips
7/22/2011 // Posted in Articles
As experts in physical therapy and return-to-function treatment programs, Concentra shares some tips for avoiding costly and painful heavy-lifting injuries...
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Concentra Exec Receives Top Honors for Urgent Care Expertise
7/1/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
Alan Ayers is awarded a 2011 Gold Award for his recent article published in the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine...
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Concentra Earns Superior Health Award in Rhode Island
7/1/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra receives Worksite Health Award from the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce for its commitment to successful health and wellness programs...
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Concentra Recognized as an American Heart Association Start! Fit-Friendly Company
7/1/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra receives Platinum-Level status in the American Heart Association’s Start! Initiative. for its promotion of healthy living throughout the company...
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Concentra Unveils New and Improved Urgent Care Center in Albany
7/1/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
New Yorkers are discovering a new standard of quality and convenient medical care with the opening of the newest Concentra Urgent Care center in Albany...
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Real Simple: Concentra Brings Medical Care to the Airport
5/25/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra Urgent Care has numerous locations near several U.S. airport locations, offering a convenient and worry-free medical visit for those arriving or departing...
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Concentra Acquires Midwest Health Works in Chicago
5/6/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
The newest Concentra Urgent Care location creates another resource for patients and employers seeking quality and convenient care in the market...
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Concentra Acquires Medical Practice in Burlington, VT
5/6/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
Through this acquisition, Concentra expands its footprint in the Burlington, Vt. market, bringing convenient and quality medical care to more employers and patients in the area...
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Concentra sets new standard for health care with outstanding service
3/1/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra is transforming the future of occupational and urgent care through a series of enhancements and improvements...
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Concentra supports Heart Health Awareness month
2/28/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
The month of February is Heart Health Awareness month, and Concentra, a subsidiary of Humana Inc...
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Center acquisitions expand Concentra footprint in New Jersey
2/25/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
Effective January 1, 2011, Concentra, a national provider of urgent care and occupational health services, has expanded its...
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Concentra acquires Physician Access Center in San Francisco
2/18/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
Effective November 5, Concentra has expanded its business with the acquisition of Physician Access Center (PAC)...
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GINA update: Final rules implemented
1/25/2011 // Posted in Press Releases
This month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC's) final rules implementing Title II of the...
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Humana completes acquisition of Concentra
12/21/2010 // Posted in Press Releases
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Concentra Inc...
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Concentra expands footprint in Rhode Island
12/2/2010 // Posted in Press Releases
Effective December 1, Concentra acquired Urgent Medical Care of Smithfield, Urgent Medical Care of Cumberland and StatCare, all located in...
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Humana, Concentra award grants to community nonprofits
12/2/2010 // Posted in Press Releases
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that five U.S. nonprofit organizations will receive a total of $100,000 as an expression of...
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JUCM, Concentra highlight importance of screenings for commercial drivers
12/2/2010 // Posted in Press Releases
A new report in the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine examines the process and potential challenges surrounding medical certification of...
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Concentra expands service commitment in Las Cruces
11/29/2010 // Posted in Press Releases
Quality and convenient medical care is about to become even easier with the expansion of hours at...
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Concentra’s health improvement programs win top NAHRO award
11/29/2010 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra, a leading provider of health and wellness services, has won one of the nation's top prizes...
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From the CEO: Concentra to merge with Humana
11/22/2010 // Posted in Letters from the CEO
Concentra has been attractive to investors for some time, due to our unique business model, large and...
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Veterans Day 2010: We can do something
11/9/2010 // Posted in Press Releases
Thursday is Veterans Day, one of the days set aside to honor members of the military who have served our country...
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Achieving and Measuring Successful Patient Outcomes
11/9/2010 // Posted in White Papers
The first in a series of white papers on the importance of outcomes measurement in occupational medicine...
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The ROI for Worksite Health Improvement Services
11/9/2010 // Posted in White Papers
In his first address to the nation, President Obama vowed to make health care reform a reality so that employers would...
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Prince George's County welcomes flagship medical center
11/4/2010 // Posted in Press Releases
Prince George's County dignitaries joined with the Capitol Heights community in late July to welcome...
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Commitment to honor and service highlighted in NY Times article
10/15/2010 // Posted in Articles
Reggi Shane, RN, an occupational nurse at Concentras World Trade Center worksite clinic, was the feature of...
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Concentra recognized as top tech innovator by InformationWeek
10/14/2010 // Posted in Press Releases
Concentra, a leading provider of employer health care services, announced today that it has ranked in the top 100 on...
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Concentra clinicians lead WOEMA into 2011
10/12/2010 // Posted in Press Releases
At this month's annual meeting of WOEMA, the...
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Concentra's Orange book wins design award
8/27/2010 // Posted in Articles
Developed in 2009, the Orange Book is a pocket-sized manual that offers simple ways for colleagues to...
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Blending business and technology: The future of health care operations
8/26/2010 // Posted in Articles
Continuity of care is an essential part of providing for patients at more than 300 locations across the country...
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Reform for America's Health Crisis
8/13/2009 // Posted in Letters from the CEO
The issue of health insurance reform is an important and noble cause, creating a preponderance...
