When ordering a first aid kit, have you ever wondered what the medical items were used for and how they help you maintain the health and well-being of your workforce? Having the necessary medical supplies helps providers succeed in providing…
Mitigating Recordables in the Field
A Remote Medical International medic in the field recently reported a worker with lower back pain to our Senior Medical Director Richard Misiaszek. “We needed to take a step back because it could have been an injury that happened at…
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: VETERANS DAY EDITION
Remote Medical International would like to recognize our employees who are veterans or are currently serving for Veterans Day. We appreciate the hard work that both Remote Physician Assistant Kaycie Cartwright and Manager, Medical Screening Services Joel Walker have contributed…
How to Manage the Flu on your Work-Site
When a worker on a project in Afghanistan was diagnosed with the flu, Remote Medical International Program Manager Steve Bright had the team act quickly. Protecting the entire workforce, Remote Medical International isolated the patient and treated the patient’s symptoms. …
Remote Medical International Hires Scott Platz as Vice President of Operations
Seattle, WA, October 8, 2019 — Remote Medical International has hired Scott Platz as Vice President of Operations. Platz joins Remote Medical International after six plus years at global seismic company Seabed GeoSolutions and will be based out of the…
Field Notes: Dr. Kizito Osondu, Offshore Physician
Dr. Kizito Osondu joined Remote Medical International as a field provider in January of 2019. Originally from the Imo State of Nigeria, he is currently stationed on a vessel off the coast of Guinea operating as an offshore physician. Since…
5 Healthy Habits For Pipeline Workers
Working in pipeline construction is a difficult and often dangerous job. Working long hours in remote locations combined with a transient lifestyle can make it difficult for workers to keep up with their health. Remote Medical International spoke with one…
Remote Medical International at the 2019 National Safety Council Congress & Expo
Remote Medical International is heading to the 2019 National Safety Council Congress & Expo! Come by our booth to learn more about how our occupational health care services can benefit you and your company. CONFERENCE DETAILS: 2019 National Safety Council…
Diagnosing Appendicitis on a Pipeline Construction Project
When a sick 24-year-old worker didn’t show up to work, a foreman notified Remote Medical International Nurse Practitioner John Meyer and Paramedic Albert Ramirez at a standard “All Personnel” Safety Meeting. Our medics go above the call of duty to…
Q&A: Using Mobile Treatment Centers to Create a Culture of Safety
Paramedic Tony Shope plays an active role in Remote Medical International’s Medical Treatment Center (MTC) program. Shope has provided care for workers since 2014 to eight different projects across five countries and has used the MTC program to connect with…