SOURCE: Medcor, Inc
MCHENRY, IL–(Marketwire – July 21, 2010) – Medcor, Inc. announced its receipt of Staples’ Supplier of the Year award for Loss Prevention, recognizing Medcor’s contribution to improving health outcomes and controlling health costs. Medcor provides a 24/7 telephonic injury triage service for all Staples retail stores in North America. The service gives Staples employees immediate access to a registered nurse via a toll-free line to help determine the best course of action in the event of injury or illness at work. The service directs employees in first aid and self care, and makes referrals to appropriate off-site care for further treatment and diagnosis when necessary. More than 100 other vendors were considered in the selection process for this award. The award was presented to Medcor by Staples executives Wayne Jacobson and Dan Provost. Staples is the world’s largest office products company.
“This is an important honor from an important client,” said Medcor President and CEO Philip Seeger, as he shared the award with nurses in Medcor’s call center in McHenry, Illinois. “Our nurses combine their experience and training with our software and clinical algorithms to deliver a very effective clinical intervention. The whole system is designed to work seamlessly within our client’s safety and risk management program.”
Medcor’s triage process is covered by three US patents, with additional patents pending. Medcor’s triage service is currently used by over 70,000 work locations from a variety of industries, including many national retailers.
About Medcor
Medcor helps employers reduce costs of workers’ compensation and general health care. Medcor services include telephonic injury triage, on-site health and wellness clinics, outsourced safety staff, and employee screening. Medcor’s services are available 24/7 nationwide for worksites of any size in many industries. Headquartered in McHenry, IL, the company provides triage services to nearly 70,000 worksites in all 50 states and operates 163 on-site workplace clinics. Medcor’s triage methods are covered by U.S. & foreign patents, including U.S. No. 7,668,733; 7,716,070; & 7,720,692; other patents pending.
For more information, please contact: Kate Woldhuis at Kate.Woldhuis@medcor.com
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Kate Woldhuis
Kate.Woldhuis@medcor.com