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United States
Environmental Protection
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September 198J9
Office of the Inspector General
EPA Wellness
Services
350R89003
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CONTENTS
HEADQUARTERS, Washington, DC
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2, New York, New York.. . .
3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4, Atlanta, Georgia
5, Chicago, Illinois
6, Dallas, Texas
7, Kansas City, Kansas..
8, Denver, Colorado . .
9, San Francisco, California. .
REGION 10, Seattle, Washington
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This publication was prepared by the Office of the Inspector
General Human Resources Council
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HEADQUARTERS
Vashington, DC
Health Services
Room M3228, Waterside Mall
Telephone (202) 382-4347; FTS 382-4347
Fifth floor, Fairchild Building
Telephone (202) 382-2473; FTS 382-2473
Physicals
Tests Given: Complete blood studies, urinalysis, audiometry,
EKG, tonometry (glaucoma), pulmonary function, visual
acuity, Pap smear, proctology exam (age 50 +), physical
examination by Health Unit physician.
Availability: Physicals are available to employees at grades
GS- or GM-14 and above at any age and to employees
grades GS-11 through GS-13 at age 40 and above. Physicals
may be scheduled once every 2 years up to age 40;
thereafter, physicals may be scheduled annually.
Appointments: Call the Health Unit. Expect a 2-4 week delay.
Because of the demand for this service, it is important to
schedule an appointment you will be able to keep. When
you make your appointment, Health Unit personnel will
give you instructions for preparing for the exam.
Fees: None
Screenings
Tests Given: Hearing, visual acuity, EKG, tonometry,
pulmonary function, Pap smear, blood pressure (testing and
monitoring), blood sugar, blood cholesterol, hemoccult
slides.
Availability: Health screenings are available to all employees.
Blood pressure testing and monitoring are available
continually; other screenings are announced by flyers
distributed to all employees.
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Appointments: Call the Health Unit.
Fees: None
Health Education Programs
Subjects: Lectures on a wide variety of topics, including
AIDS, physical fitness, weight, office ergonomics.
Availability: Seminars are held between noon and 1 p.m. on
the third Thursday of every month. Flyers on upcoming
health education programs are distributed to each
employee.
Allergy Shots
Employees must bring in their serum. Health Unit personnel
will administer the shots.
Sick Call
Employees who become ill or are injured during work may
report to the Health Unit for help.
Pregnancy/Maternity
Pregnant women may lie down in the Health Unit for 1 hour
per day with a note from their physician. Assistance is also
offered to nursing mothers.
Immunizations for Foreign Travel
Contact the Health Unit as soon as you know you're going
overseas on official business. Some shots have to be given 60
days ahead; all have to be given at least 30 days ahead.
Tetanus Shots
Available on request.
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Counseling
Room M2117, Waterside Mall
Telephone (202) 382-4420; FTS 382-4420
Description of Service
Short-term, in-house counseling, as well as referrals, are
available concerning any personal or work-related problem.
Counseling is conducted by EPA employees who are certified
counselors.
Confidentiality is the cornerstone of the counseling
program. Counselors are bound by professional and legal
standards of confidentiality. No information about an
employee's use of the program may be released without prior
written consent from the employee involved. Client records
are protected by Federal laws and regulations of the Privacy
Act which safeguard the rights of employees to privacy. These
records do not become part of an employee's official
personnel file.
Availability: All employees are eligible.
Appointments: Can be made in person or by phone.
Fees: None
Drug and Alcohol Education Seminars
Lectures are held monthly on such topics as how to recognize
alcoholism and how to help an addict. Topics and schedules
are announced in flyers distributed to all employees.
Noontime Seminars
Lectures are held monthly on a wide range of mental health
topics, including relationship addictions and food addictions.
Topics and schedules are announced in flyers distributed to
all employees.
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Fitness
Room M2912, Waterside Mall
Telephone (202) 755-2618; FTS 755-2618
Description of Service
The Stress Lab is a coed physical fitness center. An instructor
is on duty during operating hours, and records of activities
are maintained.
Equipment: Universal set, free weights, stationary bicycles,
inclined benches, treadmills, rowing machine, showers, and
sauna
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Availability: All EPA Headquarters employees
Restrictions: Persons who wish to use the Stress Lab must
submit a form completed by their physician stating that they
have received a physical within the past 2 years and
approving their participation in a fitness program. Forms
are available at the Stress Lab and Health Unit.
Fees: None
Aerobics Classes
Held every day at 11:00 and 1:00.
Slimnastics Classes
Held every day at 5:00.
Cyclists and Joggers
May use the Stress Lab for showers (but must first pass
physical exam as explained above).
Physical Fitness Counseling
Available from the Stress Lab instructor on request.
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EGION 1
oston, Massachusetts
Health Services
J.F.K. Federal Building
Room E120, Government Center Plaza
Telephone (617) 565-1041; FTS 835-1041
Thomas P. O'Neill Building,
Room 197, 10 Causeway Street
Telephone (617) 565-5090; FTS 835-1041
J.W. McCormack Building, Post Office & Courthouse,
Room 404, Post Office Square
Telephone (617) 223-9073; FTS 223-9073
Physicals
• Employee health maintenance examinations (EHME)
• Occupation surveillance health examinations (OSHE)
• Employee preplacement examinations
EHME
Tests Given: Very comprehensive blood and urinalysis work,
EKG, hemoccult slides, vision, hearing, glaucoma, ear,
nose, throat, abdomen, monoVac (tubercular test), breast
and Pap exams for women, rectal proctology and testicular
exams for men. Hands-on physical 2 weeks after the above
listed workup, at which time the physician reviews the tests
and all pertinent information, and consults and advises the
patient as appropriate.
Fees: None
OSHE
Tests Given: Same as above, with the exception of additional
blood work, spirometry, and possible chest x-rays.
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Availability: A physician is available twice a week at the
O'Neill and four days a week at the JFK Building. Physicals
are available to all employees. In September, a signup sheet
is circulated to employees; depending on how many slots
are available, appointments are set up with the individual
employee.
Appointments: Call the Health Unit. Physical exams are set
up in advance by appointment; other needs are met as soon
as possible.
Fees: None
Screenings
Tests Given: Cancer, hypertension, diabetes, glaucoma,
cholesterol, vision, hearing, Pap smear, flu shots (free for
employees over 40 years of age), blood pressure testing
(1-3:30 p.m. daily), weight scale available at all times.
Availability: Health screenings are available to all employees.
Blood pressure testing and monitoring are available
continually. Other screenings are announced by flyers
distributed to employees.
Appointments: Call the Health Unit.
Fees: None
Health Education Programs
Subjects: Lectures on a wide variety of topics; education,
training, programs directed toward behavioral modification,
health promotion and disease prevention. Topics include
AIDS, physical fitness, weight, and CPR training. Specific
areas of concern may be addressed upon request. Ready to
implement a new approach to stress management in the
workplace.
Availability: Seminars and training classes are announced by
flyers distributed to all employees.
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Allergy Immunizations
Employees must bring in their serum. Health Unit personnel
will administer the shots.
Immunizations
Contact the Health Unit as soon as you know you're going
overseas. Some shots have to be given 60 days ahead; all have
to be given 30 days ahead.
Compliance with Private Physician Standing Orders
Health Unit personnel can often administer private
physician's orders.
Prenatal Monitoring
If private physician requires, Health Unit personnel can
monitor monitor blood sugar and blood pressure on a regular
basis.
Postoperative Surveillance and Monitoring
Health Unit personnel can carry out monitoring prescribed by
the employee's private physician.
Sick Call
Employees who become ill or are injured during work may
report to the Health Unit for help.
Bed Rest Area
Three beds are available for resting. There is a limit of 1 hour
for any rest period. Employees may utilize these rest areas for
the following reasons:
• An employee who is not feeling well can rest up to 1 hour
so that the Health Unit staff can determine if the employee is
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capable of going back to work, should go home, or needs
medical attention.
• An employee who has been out of work with a serious
illness and may only return to limited work (according to the
private physician) can rest for 1/2 to 1 hour per day; and
• Pregnant women whose private physicians so require can
get off their feet for up to 1 hour per day.
Environmental Control
(for Agency and managerial purposes)
Worksite environment surveillance: Ambient air quality,
closed building syndrome, evaluation of environmental
stressors, and asbestos monitoring.
Hazard assessment control: Initial consultation, qualitative
diagnostics, and quantitative diagnostics. Surveillance
systems for high-risk management.
Safety and health: Accident prevention, workmen's
compensation review, comprehensive industrial hygiene
audits, hazardous materials communication protocols,
NIOSH/OSHA reporting and compliance, loss time analysis,
and industrial hygiene protocols.
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Counseling
J.F.K. Federal building
Room E120, Government Center Plaza
Telephone (617) 565-1041; FTS 835-1041
Thomas P. O'Neill Building,
Room 197, 10 Causeway Street
Telephone (617) 565-5090; FTS 835-1041
J.W. McCormack Building, Post Office & Courthouse
Room 404, Post Office Square
Telephone (617) 223-9073; FTS 223-9073
Description of Service
Provides professional counseling services consisting of
diagnostic and referral counseling and community resources
development. Capable of handling all immediate needs. Can
handle short-term, in-house counseling but leans toward
referrals to local community facilities.
The primary function is to provide advice to Federal
managers on occupational health and to provide general
advice and consultation to managers and employees.
Consultative assistance provided to managers consists of:
• Planning evaluation/operation of comprehensive occupational
health program
• Safe worksite planning
• Surveillance of worksite hazards
• Response to hazards and surveillance information
• Promotion/prevention-oriented clinical assessment and
intervention services
• Education/training/programs directed toward behavioral
modification/ health promotion/disease prevention
• Occupational health administrative, analytic, and liaison
services
• Respond to urgent need for care/crisis intervention
• Rehabilitative or followup care fitness for duty
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Confidentiality is the cornerstone of the counseling program.
Counselors are bound by professional and legal standards of
confidentiality. No information about an employee's use of
the program may be released without prior written consent
from the employee involved. Client records are protected by
Federal laws and regulations of the Privacy Act which
safeguard the rights of employees to privacy.
Availability: All employees are eligible.
Appointments: Can be made in person or by phone. Lectures
and seminars are announced by flyers to all employees.
Topics consist of a wide variety of subjects, and specific topics
can be addressed upon request.
Fees: None
The Health Unit does not have an Employee Assistance
Program in Region 1; it is run independently by Judy Hubert
at the Thomas P. O'Neill Building. Ms. Hubert can be reached
at (617) 565-6533 or 6534.
Fitness
The J.F.K. Fitness Center opened the first week of January
1989 in the garage level of the J.F.K. Federal Building. The
Fitness Center is for employees of the J.F.K. Building only.
The EPA contact person for the Fitness Center is Susan Zoino;
she can be reached at FTS 835-3390. The Fitness Center phone
number is 617-565-1493. EPA employees should contact Susan
Zoino for necessary medical and application forms which are
required by the Fitness Center in order to attain membership.
The Fitness Center costs EPA $60 per employee, whether
the employee joins it or not. The more employees that take
advantage of the Fitness Center, the more cost efficient it will
be for EPA. The individual employee is required to pay a $30
annual fee upon being accepted for membership.
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The Fitness Center is open from 7a.m. to7p.m., Monday
through Friday. The Center is closed on holidays and
weekends.
There is an exercise specialist available at all times to
monitor exercise activity and to answer members'
questions.The Fitness Center requires a medical clearance by
the employee's own physician. Following a medical clearance,
the employee will go for an assessment by the Fitness Center.
This assessment includes testing:
• Cardiovascular strength;
• Blood pressure and heart rate;
• Skin composition for body fat;
• Muscular endurance;
• Muscular strength; and
• Flexibility.
The exercise specialists will set up a workout program for
each employee, and the employee keeps a workout record for
weights and aerobic activity.
The Fitness Center has Heart Racer (Wind Racer) bikes,
Bodyguard treadmills, and weight training with Nautilus and
Universal machines.
There is a men's locker room with showers and women's
locker room with showers. These are used by both members
of the Fitness Center and by nonmembers who wish to
exercise outside.
Future plans of the Fitness Center include competitions
between agencies, group weight loss, running clubs, and
brown-bag lunch seminars on back problems, stress, etc. The
Fitness Center also promotes overall wellness, corporate
fitness, reducing hypertension and cholesterol, and quitting
smoking.
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Other Services
Weight control groups are available, but are provided by
private organizations which change hands periodically.
Information on clubs or groups of this nature is posted on
bulletin boards and lavatory facilities throughout the
buildings.
Walking groups, led by EPA employees, meet at preset
locations during lunch hours. These details are also posted on
bulletin boards.
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REGION 2
New York, New York
Health Services
26 Federal Plaza, Room 103
Telephone (212) 264-2553 or -9177; FTS 264-2553 or -9177
Physicals
Tests Given: Complete blood studies, urinalysis, audiometry,
EKG, glaucoma, pulmonary function, visual acuity, Pap
smear, proctology exam, physical examination.
Availability: All Federal employees of a participating agency.
Appointments: Call the Health Unit.
Fees: None
Screenings
Tests Given: Hearing, visual acuity, EKG, glaucoma,
pulmonary function, Pap smear, blood pressure (testing and
monitoring), blood sugar, blood cholesterol.
Availability: Health screenings are available to all employees.
Appointments: Call the Health Unit.
Fees: None
Health Education Programs
Subjects: Lectures on a wide variety of topics: assertiveness
training, women in transition, smoking cessation, AIDS,
making anger work for you, working parents, weight
management, job advancement, time management,
alcoholism, cocaine and crack, psychological effects of
retirement, a survival guide for family members of alcohol
and drug abusers.
Availability: Workshops last for one hour and are held at 26
Federal Plaza.
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Other Programs
The U.S. Public Health Service, the U.S. Department of
Labor, and the Adelphi University School of Social Work
present various conferences, such as Drugs in the Workplace,
addressing the following issues: drugs: the problem, the cost
to business, the solution, legal issues, drug testing and illegal
drug use, how to identify and rehabilitate the drug-abusing
employee.
Counseling
Federal Employee Counseling Service
26 Federal Plaza, Room 23-100
Telephone (212) 264-HOPE; FTS 264-HOPE
Description of Service
On-site employee assistance program provided by the Adelphi
University School of Social Work. Sponsored by the Division
of Federal Employee Occupational Health.
Availability: The program provides initial assessment, crisis
intervention, and short-term counseling. If appropriate,
referrals will be made.
Appointments: On an as-needed basis.
Fees: None
Fitness
No programs are available.
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REGION 3
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Health Services
Basement, 841 Chestnut Street
Telephone (215) 597-8668; FTS 597-8668
Physicals
Tests Given: Complete blood studies, urinalysis, audiometry,
EKG (age 35 +), tonometry (glaucoma), pulmonary function
(if required by the Agency), visual acuity, Pap smear,
proctology exam (age 50 +), physical exam by Health Unit
physician.
Availability: All Federal employees at any grade level who
work at the 841 Chestnut building. The Health Unit does
have one restriction: Only 15 percent of the Agency's
population is allowed each year so that everyone has an
equal chance. Employees receive an examination every 3
years.
Appointments: Flyers are sent to a contact person within the
personnel section. The employee has to complete a Health
Risk Appraisal Form to be placed on a waiting list for an
appointment.
Fees: None
Screenings
Tests Given: Skin cancer, blood sugar, cholesterol, breast
cancer.
Availability: Available to all Federal employees in the 841
Chestnut Building. Appointments: Information about the
screenings is sent to the employees via the personnel
section. The employees go to the Health Unit to make an
appointment for the screening.
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Health Education Programs
Subjects: Lectures and literature are provided on a
wide range of topics including headaches, diabetes, skin
cancer, and high blood pressure. EPA has also sponsored
health programs such as smoking cessation.
Availability: The lectures, films, literature, and Health
Fair are provided by the Health Unit and available to all
Federal employees. EPA-sponsored health programs are
available to all EPA employees.
Allergy Shots
Employees must bring their serum. Health Unit personnel will
administer the shots.
Sick Call
Employees who become ill or are injured during work may
report to the Health Unit for help.
Pregna ncy/Matern ity
Pregnant women may lie down in the Health Unit for a half
hour per day with a note from their physician. Assistance is
also offered to nursing mothers.
Immunization for Foreign Travel
Contact the Health Unit as soon as you know you are going
overseas. The shots have to be administered at different times
prior to departure to avoid overlapping of medication.
Tetanus Shots
Available upon request.
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Counseling
Oakland, California
Telephone 1-800-227-1060
Description of Service
Occupational Health Services, Inc., a professional counseling
organization, is contracted by the Mid-Atlantic Federal
Employee Counseling Services Consortium, which includes
EPA, to monitor a toll-free hotline for Federal employees with
any problems they may have at work or home such as
marital, drug or alcohol abuse, and stress-related problems. If
additional counseling is needed in person, OHS will refer the
person to a counselor within the Philadelphia area. This is
covered by the employee's health benefits. Also, the staff
members of the Health Unit are competent to handle
psychiatric emergencies which occur during working hours.
Arrangements will be made for private psychiatric
consultations.
Availability: The counseling services are available to all
employees at the 841 Chestnut building.
Appointments: Appointments for further counseling services
are arranged by the employee based upon OHS' referral.
Fitness
Basement, 841 Chestnut Street
Telephone 215-597-6642; FTS 597-6642
Description of Service
Med-Fit of America has been contracted to operate the
Wellness Center. Med-Fit will be responsible for
implementing the physical fitness program to the physical
specifications of each individual. The program is a unique
combination of health intervention and education programs,
topics of interest, and a personalized health and fitness
assessment before beginning the program.
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Equipment: Motorized treadmills, stationary bicycles,
computerized rowers, stairclimbers, approximately 12
individual Nautilus-type exercise stations, hand-held
dumbbell weights.
Hours: 6:00-9:00 a.m.; 11:00-2:00 p.m.; 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Availability: The Wellness Center is available to all Federal
employees located in the 841 Chestnut Building.
Restrictions
Before an employee can join the Wellness Center, he or she
has to complete a Wellness Center Enrollment and Interest
Survey Form. When the form has been completed, the .
employee has to submit it with a check for the first quarterly
usage fee of $20. The fees are to be paid on a quarterly basis
and are due on the 20th of the month preceding each calendar
quarter (3/20, 6/20, 9/20, 12/20). Agency employees enrolling
after the beginning of any calendar quarter will pay a prorated
fee of $1.50 per week for the balance of the quarter. Following
receipt of the enrollment form and check, the employee is
sent a medical screening form along with instructions on how
to complete the health screening process. Once the completed
health screen and medical certification forms have been
received, the employee will be scheduled for a fitness
assessment with one of the Wellness Center professional staff.
The results of these tests, along with information the staff
obtains concerning the individual's exercise preferences, will
be used to develop a personal exercise program specifically
tailored to his or her needs and desires. The Wellness Center
staff may have to place a restriction on the number of persons
who can join based on the amount of interest generated.
Exercise Classes
Aerobics, yoga, slimnastics, jazzercise, stretch.
Physical Fitness Counseling
The Wellness Center will provide a wide variety of individual
health and fitness services and programs, including testing,
orientations, nutrition and weight control counseling, and
recommendations for healthful recreational activities.
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REGION 4
Atlanta, Georgia
Health Services
Health Unit—Ground Floor
345 Courtland Street, N.E.
Telephone (404) 347-7072; FTS 257-7072
Physicals
Tests Given: EKG, chest X-ray, blood (full-scale series),
pulmonary function, liver function, renal function,
urinalysis, audiometry, eye, heart status.
Availability: Physical examinations are available to
approximately 80 percent of all employees in Region 4,
especially employees who are in Field Safety Categories 1-4
and those over 40 years of age in all categories.
Appointments: All employees who are active in Field Safety
Categories 1-4 are required to establish an appointment for
medical monitoring (physical examinations). AH employees
who are 40 years and older may set an appointment for a
complete physical examination. Call the Health Unit.
Fees: None
Screenings
Tests Given: Glaucoma and visual acuity, blood pressure,
cholesterol, sickle cell anemia, flu shots, diabetes.
Availability: These screenings are available to all EPA
employees and all contractor personnel.
Appointments: Appointments are not required; service is on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Fees: None
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Health Education Programs
Subjects: AIDS, stress management, defensive driving, etc.
Availability: Programs are offered periodically either as 1 or
more hour presentations, l/2 day sessions, or 1- or 2-day
workshops. Programs are announced through the Region 4
Training Institute.
Sick Call
Allergy Shots
First Aid Services
Services are generally available as needed or on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Counseling
Health Unit—Ground Floor
345 Courtland Street, N.E.
Telephone (404) 347-7072; FTS 257-7072
Description of Service
An Employee Assistance Program is available to provide
counseling to EPA Region 4 employees. Counseling is
available for a wide range of employee problems including
drug and alcohol abuse and any emotional/behavioral
problems which may adversely impact on job performance or
behavior. Confidentiality is maintained in accordance with
applicable regulations. Referrals may be either
employee-initiated or supervisor-initiated. Emergency
counseling is available on a 24-hour basis. Referral to private
or community treatment resources will be made where
appropriate. Services are provided by an external consultant,
currently EMPACT, a division of Steve Watson and
Associates.
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Availability: All EPA Region 4 employees can participate.
Appointments: Counselors are available for a minimum of 12
hours per week. Appointments can be arranged through
contacting the Health Unit at (404) 347-7072 or FTS 257-7072.
On-site counseling is also provided at the EPA
Environmental Services Division, College Station Road,
Athens, Georgia, for a minimum of 4 hours per month.
Fees: None
Education Services
Training sessions are offered periodically to employees on
stress management or other similar topics.
Orientation
Orientation to the Employee Assistance Program is provided
during new employee orientation training and to other groups
of employees, supervisors, and managers when needed.
Fitness
2nd Floor Tower Building
345 Courtland Street, NE
Telephone (404) 347-3486; FTS 257-3486
Description of Services
Organized aerobic classes, jogging, stationary exercise
Equipment: Nautilus, bench press, bar bells, showers, lockers
Hours: Through building access
Availability: All employees may participate as space permits.
Restrictions: No activities after normal working hours (6:30 p.m.)
Fees: None
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REGION 5
Chicago, Illinois
Health Services
Room 365, 230 South Dearborn Street
Telephone (312) 353-2535; FTS 353-2535
First Floor, 536 South Clark Street
Telephone (312) 353-0307; FTS 353-0307
Physicals
Tests Given: Complete blood studies, urinalysis, EKG,
tonometry (glaucoma), pulmonary function (only for
smokers), visual acuity, Pap Smear, proctology exam (age
40 + ), physical examination by Health Unit physician.
Availability: Physicals are available to only a limited number
of employees. An application with a questionnaire is
distributed to all employees once a year. Employees are
required to send the completed form to the EPA Safety
Officer. The Safety Officer will exclude from selection any
employees who (1) had a physical exam during the previous
24 months, (2) have physical exams covered by health
insurance, and (3) are exposed to hazardous materials or
waste (these employees are provided continuous medical
monitoring by the Health Unit). After excluding the
employees who do not qualify, the Safety Officer makes a
selection using an index developed by incorporating such
factors as age, health history, heredity, and job-related
conditions (stress).
Appointments: The Safety Officer will send the applications of
the employees selected to the Health Unit. The Health Unit
will contact the employees and schedule an appointment.
Fees: None
Screenings
Tests Given: Hearing (upon request), visual acuity,
tonometry, Pap smear, blood pressure (testing and
monitoring), blood sugar, blood cholesterol.
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Availability: Health screenings are available to all employees.
Blood pressure testing and monitoring are available
continuously. Other screenings are announced by flyers
distributed to all employees.
Appointments: Employees must fill out the flyers and send
them to the Health Unit. The Health Unit will contact
employees and schedule an appointment.
Fees: None
Health Education Programs
Subjects: Lectures including a wide variety of topics (sickle
cell anemia, breast cancer, AIDS, blood pressure, office
ergonomics, physical fitness) are offered. The Health Unit
coordinates mental health presentations with the Employee
Counseling Service.
Availability: Seminars are held between noon and 1:00 p.m.
on the dates indicated on flyers that are distributed to all
employees.
Allergy Shots
Employees must bring in their serum. Health Unit personnel
will administer the shots. The Health Unit also needs a signed
authorization from the employee's local physician.
Flu Shots
Given to people 65 years or older and to people with chronic
illnesses.
Sick Call
Employees who become ill or are injured during work may
report to the Health Unit for help.
Pregnancy/Maternity
Pregnant women may lie down in the Health Unit for 1 hour
per day with a note from their physician approved by their
supervisor. Assistance is also offered to nursing mothers.
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Immunizations for Foreign Travel
To obtain the shots on time, employees should contact the
Health Unit as soon as they know they are going to a foreign
country.
Tetanus Shots
Available on request to employees who have suffered a
puncture wound.
Emergencies
In case of emergencies, someone from the Health Unit will try
to determine if paramedics should be called immediately.
They will provide first aid until paramedics arrive, or if
paramedics are not needed.
Counseling
Room 1419, South Dearborn Street
Telephone 353-5467 in Illinois;
1-800-367-7378 out of State
Description of Services
Short-term, in-house counseling and referrals are available to
help employees with their personal, job, or family problems
(marital, children, alcohol, drugs, rape, battered spouse,
financial, legal, persistent anxiety, depression, eating
disorders, job dissatisfaction, emotional, and other personal
problems). Counseling is provided by EPA contractors who
are certified counselors. If a referral is needed, counselors will
recommend appropriate services and will consider financial
factors to assure that the services are affordable. Followup is
provided to verify employees are receiving quality
assistance.Use of the program is confidential. Information will
not be released without prior written consent from the
employee. Counseling records will not become part of an
employee's official personnel file.
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Availability: All employees are eligible.
Appointments: Can be made in person or over the phone.
Fees: None
Noontime Seminars
Lectures on mental health and job-related topics are held in
coordination with the Health Unit.
Orientation to New Employees
The counseling service provides a 1-hour presentation and
movie to new EPA employees to inform them of the services
available.
Quarterly Newsletters
Informational newsletter (health and wellness topics)
distributed to all employees.
Fitness
Room 1600, 230 South Dearborn Street
Telephone (312) 353-1527; FTS 353-1527
Description of Service
The Wellness Center is a health maintenance and
enhancement service center. A health professional is on duty
during operating hours, and records of activities are
maintained.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Availability: All EPA employees.
Fees: None
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Training
Provided in cooperation with the Klucinsky Building Fitness
Center. Diverse exercise programs are provided to suit
different physical training needs.
Nutrition
Nutrition program for weight control, by appointment only.
Stress Management
Muscle relaxation and mental visualization techniques (twice a
week). Qualifies as on-duty time with supervisor's approval.
Healthy Backs
Fundamentals of proper back care and reconditioning of
abdominal and back muscles (once a week).
Other Services
(topics and/or schedules announced by flyer)
• CPR—Written and practical exam required for certification
• Smoking cessation
• Lecture series devoted to special topics in wellness
• Weight loss contests
Personal fitness counseling is provided on request. Skinfold
tests, flexibility tests, endurance tests, weight, and
measurements are available.A personal progress record is
kept.
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REGION 6
Dallas, Texas
Health Services
PHS Health Unit 1200 Main Tower, Room 1250
Telephone (214) 767-3287; FTS 729-3287
Region 6 Health and Safety Officer
Telephone (214) 655-6570; FTS 255-6570
Physicals
Tests Given: Vital signs, vision screening, glaucoma (40 and
over), electrocardiogram (40 and over), blood chemistry
profile, hematology profile, urinalysis, hemoccult (test
results provided to employee for evaluation and
consultation with employee's physician).
Availability: 15 percent of Agency employees. Priority given
to employees over 40.
Appointments: Regional Health and Safety Officer sends out
requests for interested employees. Selected individuals are
contacted by the Health Unit to set up appointment (usually
2 or 3 months later).
Fees: None
Screenings
Tests Given: Hypertension, diabetes, glaucoma, visual acuity,
cancer (Pap smear, breast examinations, prostate and
testicular exams, and hemoccult screens)
Availability: All employees
Appointments: Through Regional Health and Safety Officer.
Fees: None
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Health Education Programs
Subjects: Nutrition, weight management, behavior
modification, stress management, cardiovascular risk
reduction. Lectures including a wide variety of topics (sickle
cell anemia, breast cancer, AIDS, blood pressure, office
ergonomics, physical fitness) are offered. The Health Unit
coordinates mental health presentations with the Employee
Counseling Service.
Availability: All employees. Seminars are held between noon
and 1 p.m. Flyer announcements are distributed to all
employees.
Allergy Shots
Employees must bring in their serum. Health Unit personnel
will administer the shots. The Health Unit also needs a signed
authorization from the employee's local physician.
Sick Call
Employees who become ill or are injured during work may
report to the Health Unit for help.
Prenatal Program
Blood pressure testing, weight monitoring, and prenatal
health education are provided to augment care provided by
private physician. Pregnant women may lie down in the
Health Unit for one hour per day with a note from their
physician approved by their supervisor. Assistance is also
offered to nursing mothers.
Immunizations for Foreign Travel
To obtain the shots on time, employees should contact the
Health Unit as soon as they know they are going to a foreign
country.
Tetanus Shots
Available on request to employees who have suffered a
puncture wound.
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Counseling
Through contract with PHS, Human Affairs International (HAI)
Southland Center
Dallas, Texas (214) 263-3001
Description of Service
The service comprises short-term counseling as well as
referrals. A 24-hour, toll-free number (1-800-624-6185) is
professionally staffed at all times. The service is strictly
confidential. Employees normally see an HAI counselor. The
service provides assistance with alcohol and drug abuse,
marital and family problems, stress or life crises, and legal
and financial problems.
Availability: All employees. Located in major cities
throughout Region 6.
Appointments: In person or by phone.
Fees: None
Fitness
No programs.
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REGION 7
Kansas City, Kansas
Health Services
Business and Industry Health Group
30 Funston Road
Telephone (913) 321-2420
Physicals
Tests Given: Physical examination, blood studies, audiometry,
EKG, tonometry (glaucoma), pulmonary functions, eye
exam, Pap smear. Doctor administers test and does blood
work on site.
Availability: Ten percent of the workforce (40 people) are
eligible for physicals. Selection of participants is based upon
such factors as the date of the last physical (longest period
without a physical is a priority). Requests for physical must
be submitted by the employee in writing. Region 7 is
required to make one half of the 40 slots available to
bargaining employees, and the other half to nonbargaining
employees. The final determination for participation is made
by EPA Region 7.
Appointments: Contact the Health Clinic.
Fees: None
Screenings
Tests Given: Blood pressure, blood cholesterol, blood sugar,
Pap smear, hearing, EKG, eye exam, pulmonary functions,
blood chemistry profile, diabetes screening, glaucoma,
hemoccult, immunization (influenza, tetanus), breast
examination, protology exam, vision. Tests are given by
nurses and assistants. Blood work is sent out for evaluation.
Availability: All employees are eligible to receive this service.
Some tests are offered daily and others on a more limited
basis.
Fees: None
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Health Education Programs
Subjects: Topics of discussion at lectures include AIDS, stress,
physical fitness, and proper nutrition.
Availability: Employees are notified of "brown bag lunches"
by public announcement (memos, etc.), monthly bulletin
board postings, and the quarterly training schedule. The
luncheons, which are held weekly, cover a wide range of
topics. They do not always concern health matters.
Allergy Shots
If employees supply their serum, the Health Clinic will
administer the shots.
On-the-Job Illness
Employees who become ill while at work may lie down at the
Health Clinic for 1 hour. After this, they must take sick leave
and go home or seek medical care.
Pregnancy/Maternity
Pregnant women may lie down to rest if they become ill while
at work.
Counseling
Employee Assist Program
Telephone 1-800-227-1060
Description of Service
Counseling and self-help programs are available for both work
and personal problems. Anything discussed in the counseling
program is confidential. No information about an employee's
use of the program may be released without prior written
consent from the employee involved. Any information
obtained from the counseling service cannot become a part of
the employee's official personnel file.
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Availability: The service is paid by EPA and allows for four
free visits to a local physician or appropriate counselor,
designated by the program. Dependents and spouse of the
employee are included in the coverage. Counseling services
offered by the program include, but are not limited to,
financial, psychiatric, marriage, weight control, substance
abuse, and alcohol abuse.
Appointments: Can be made in person or by phone.
Fees: None
Fitness
A fitness program has not yet been started, but walking and
weight loss are encouraged. The CFC and local agency
officials sponsor $0.10 for every pound lost and $0.10 for
every lunch time mile walked during July through October.
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REGION 8
Denver, Colorado
Health Services
Public Health Services (PHS) units available in EPA Region 8
area:
Federal Building
1961 Stout Street
Denver, Colorado
Telephone (303) 844-3786; FTS 564-3786
PHS/DFEOH
(Department of Federal Employees Occupational Health)
Denver Federal Center
Buildings 25 and 40
Lakewood, Colorado
Telephone (303) 236-3333; FTS 776-3333
PHS/DFEOH
Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
316 N. 26th, Room 3419
Billings, Montana
Telephone (406) 657-6550; FTS 585-6550
PHS/DFEOH
Federal Office Building
125 South State, Room 3103
Salt Lake City, Utah
Telephone (801) 524-5239; FTS 588-5239
(Note: Special arrangements for EHME and OSHEE physicals
required at this location.)
Fees: None
Physicals
Three types of physicals are provided to employees through
EPA and performed by contractors or the Public Health
Service (PHS). The first two physicals are available to most
employees within the following guidelines.
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1. Employee health medical exam (EHME): given by Health
Unit physician.
2. "Maxi" physical examination: given by Health Unit
registered nurse.
Tests Given: Complete blood studies, urinalysis, audiometry,
EKG, tonometry (glaucoma), pulmonary function, visual
acuity.
Availability: EHMEs are available to 10 percent of EPA
employees based on the Region's established age and
medical priorities and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Only one physical is permitted annually.
Age and Medical Profile Priorities
• Over age 40 with medical profile (i.e., diabetes, heart
condition, etc.)
• Under age 40 with medical profile.
• Over age 40, no medical profile.
• Under age 40, no medical profile.
Maxis are encouraged since 20 percent of EPA employees are
allowable.
3. Occupational safety and health employee exam (OSHEE):
The Region requires separate ongoing physicals for employees
who meet the requirements in Region 8's Medical Monitoring
Protocol.
This protocol limits the OSHEE to field and laboratory
operative employees (i.e., on-scene coordinators and field
inspectors). These employees are required to participate in the
medical monitoring program.
Appointments: Contact the PHS unit for an appointment.
Screenings
Miniscreening: Blood pressure, height, weight, urinalysis,
blood workup.
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Availability: There is no Agency quota on the number of
these mini-screenings given; therefore, employees are
charged a lower contract fee for lab workups than if they
were to have the work done through their own physicians.
The employees are billed directly by the lab at the
contracted price.
Appointments: Call the Health Unit.
Regional Office Miniscreening: Blood pressure, hearing,
vision, diabetes.
On Walk-in Basis:
(PHS prefers that appointments be made)
Allergy Shots
Employees must bring in their own serum and instructions
from their personal physician. After the first few injections are
performed by the personal physician, the Health Unit
personnel will then administer the shots.
Diabetic Injections
Employees must bring in their own serum and instructions
from their personal physician. After the first few injections are
performed by the personal physician, the Health Unit
personnel will then administer the shots.
Blood and Other Tests
The tests in this category are for those employees who have
been exposed to heavy metals. The availability of these tests is
limited to field operative employees who are part of Region
8's budget.
Pregnancy/Maternity
Some prenatal care is performed when requested by patient's
own doctor (e.g., blood pressure).
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By Appointment:
Male/Female Cancer Exam
Performed by PHS doctor; no Agency quota.
Flu Shots
Open to all employees; no Agency quota.
Tetanus, Cholera Immunization
Immunizations for overseas travel, limited to those vaccines
the PHS has available at the Health Units.
Strep Tests
Available at most PHS locations in Region 8.
Pneumonia Shots
Agency quota, based on criteria—age, medical history, etc.
Measles
Agency quota, based on criteria—age, medical history, etc.
Emergency Services
Call ambulance.
Outreach Programs: Nurses go out in vans to areas outside of
Denver where there are fairly large concen trations of
Federal employees. They do various workups and make
referrals to local doctors as necessary.
Other Programs
Tests Given: Treadmill, chest X-rays, and mammograms are
at the individual's own expense with the exception of
employees participating in the medical monitoring program
(for field operative employees). These are extra services that
the Agency must pay for; they must be authorized by the
Agency ahead of time.
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Health Education Programs
Subjects: "Lunch and Learn" lectures on a wide variety of
health-related topics.
Availability: Notice is given by the Health Unit, usually on
as-needed basis.
Counseling
Federal Building
1961 Stout Street, 6th Floor
Denver, Colorado
Telephone (303) 844-3111
Denver Federal Center
Building 41, Room 299
Lakewood, Colorado
Telephone (303) 236-4357
Description of Service
The Health Unit offers a crisis intervention and referral service
and provides counseling on drug and/or alcohol abuse,
marriage, stress management, emotional problems, family,
financial (debt), legal, medical, social, stop smoking, and
AIDS.
Availability: Counseling services performed by PHS staff are
primarily drug and/or alcohol abuse and AIDs counseling.
Other services are provided by a contractor.
Fees: None
Fitness
999 18th Street
1 Denver Place
Denver, Colorado
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Description of Services
A coed Fitness Center recently opened and is located in
temporary quarters on the Denver Place Mezzanine level (2nd
floor) of the regional office until construction of its permanent
location (to be completed after March 1989). The permanent
location of the Fitness Center will be on the Mezzanine level,
located in the Region's conference center (room 213). The
center employs managers who provide some instruction on
machine use and fitness counseling.
For more information on the status of the Fitness Center,
contact:
Alvine Yorke
Chairman Fitness Center Committee
Telephone (303) 293-1730; FTS 564-1730
Jack McLaughlin
AARP Fitness Center Employee
Telephone (303) 293-1710; FTS 564-1710
(Hours 10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Equipment: Universal set, stationary bicycle, weights, inclined
benches, jogging pads.
Availability/Fee: All employees, including OIG employees
and those visiting from other areas, are eligible. Annual
dues are charged on a sliding scale from $5.00 to $20.00,
depending on the employee's grade level. Due to limited
space, the Center is operated on an "Aerobic Super Circuit"
concept during peak periods; i.e., usage is usually limited to
1/2 minute per machine/station with a "jogging pad"
provided for running in place while waiting to use next
machine. The Center is available from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., with the doors opened from 10:00 to 2:00 and with
key-card access the other 8 hours. The key cards would be
furnished when the employee pays his/her annual dues and
provides a medical certificate and liability waiver. For
liability purposes, a visiting employee must furnish proof
that he or she is already a member of his or her home
region/Headquarters fitness center.
Restrictions: Employees must have their personal physicians
complete a medical certificate form before they can use the
Center.
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REGION 9
San Francisco, California
Health Services
211 Main, Room 211
Telephone (415) 974-0703; FTS 454-0703
Physicals
Tests Given: Complete blood studies, urinalysis, audiometry,
EKG, tonometry (glaucoma), pulmonary function, visual
acuity, Pap smear, proctology exam (age 50 + ), physical
examination by Health Unit physician.
Availability: Physicals are available to all EPA employees on a
first^come, first-served basis. The Region contracts 50
physicals per year for the work force. There is no restriction
on the number of physicals one may have; however, only
one physical is permitted annually.
The Region also requires separate, ongoing physicals for its
on-scene coordinators and field inspectors. They are
required to participate in the medical monitoring program.
Appointments: Call the Health Unit or the EPA Region 9
Personnel Office. (Personnel keeps the master list of
names.)
Fees: None
Screenings
Tests Given: Hearing, visual acuity, EKG, tonometry,
pulmonary function, Pap smear, blood pressure (testing and
monitoring), blood sugar, blood cholesterol, diabetes,
tuberculosis.
Availability: Health screenings are available to all employees.
Blood pressure testing and monitoring are available
continually; other screenings are announced by flyers
distributed to all employees.
Appointments: Call the Health Unit.
Fees: None
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Health Education Programs
Subjects: The Health Unit offers lectures on a wide variety of
topics, including AIDS, physical fitness, weight, office
ergonomics, hypertension, stress, and stop smoking. In
addition, the Region sponsors sessions on stress
management, CPR, infant CPR, and AIDS, and invites
outside speakers to speak on topics such as sports medicine.
Availability: Seminars are held between 11:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m., one Tuesday every month. Flyers on upcoming health
education programs are distributed to each employee.
Allergy Shots
Employees must bring in their serum. Health Unit personnel
will administer the shots.
Sick Call
Employees who become ill or are injured during work may
report to the Health Unit for help.
Pregnancy/Maternity
Pregnant women may lie down in the Health Unit for 1 hour
per day with a note from their physician. Assistance is also
offered to nursing mothers.
Tetanus Shots
Available on request.
Flu Shots
Available on request.
Other Services: Limited health service by a PHS nurse is
available by appointment for the Sacramento EPA Office at
the Federal Building.
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Counseling
Health Unit
211 Main Street, Room 211
Telephone (415) 974-0703; FTS 454-0703
EPA Region 9
215 Fremont Street
Telephone (415) 974-8495; FTS 454-8495
Description of Service •'•
The Health Unit offers a Crisis Intervention and Referral
Service.
Fees: None
The Region has two programs:
1. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The Human
Resources Development Officer is the coordinator. Employees
with alcohol, drug, or other personal problems (e.g., family)
may go to the HRD Officer for referral sources.
Fees: None
2. Employee Counseling Services Program. The Employee
Counseling Service is available to provide confidential
counseling services for a variety of problems. OHS
(Occupational Health Services, Inc.) is an independent
organization providing assistance to employees and their
immediate family members. EPA is one of the agencies
participating in this program.
Fees: The services provided by this program are contracted
with Occupational Health Services, Inc. (OHS), and cannot be
done on an individual basis. EPA Region 9 has contracted
with OHS, paying $10.00 per person per year for these
services. However, EPA OIG employees are not included on
this contract.
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Fitness
YMCA
166 The Embaradero
Telephone (415) 392-2191
Contact: Paul Helliker
Telephone (415) 974-8385; FTS 454-8385
Description of Services
The Health Unit offers a weight support program.
The Region has a corporate membership at the nearby YMCA
providing all employees a discount membership. Due to the
pending construction/renovation at the YMCA (anticipated in
the summer of 1989), it is unclear at this time what services
will be available under the corporate membership.
The Region subsidizes annual memberships at the YMCA for
all 25 field inspectors. Because their jobs require a great deal
of physical effort and they are often required to wear a
respirator, the Region requires the inspectors to go to the "Y"
on a regular basis. Their participation and progress are
monitored with this program.
Fees: For more information on the available corporate rates,
contact Paul Helliker (see above for telephone number).
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REGION 10
Seattle, Washington
Health Services
Medical services are not available at this location.
Health Education Programs
Region 10 has an employee wellness program which is part of
the Employee Assistance Program that offers health education
programs.
Subjects: The wellness program provides lectures, seminars
and workshops on a monthly basis on various topics,
including fitness, nutrition, stress management, burnout,
financial planning, stretching, imagery and relaxation skills,
weight training, AIDS, back problems. (Suggestions for
additional topics are welcome.) In addition, workshops are
scheduled on various topical issues once or twice a year. For
example, the Health Promotion Program included a written
lifestyle risk assessment, a play about stress in the
workplace, and workshops on stress management, fitness,
and nutrition.
Availability: All EPA employees, including visiting EPA
employees.
Fees: None
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Counseling
1200 6th Avenue, MD-107
Telephone (206) 442-1795; FTS 399-1795
Contact: Mike Manor ^,.
Description of Service
The Employee Assistance Program provides crisis intervention
and referral service with confidential and professional
assistance to all employees and families concerning matters
related to work and/or personal problems.A professionally
trained counselor is available on staff. The counselor has a
broad background in problem assessment, as well as skills in
counseling and consulting.
Availability: All EPA employees and their immediate family
members are eligible for this service.
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Fitness
Plans are being made to establish a fitness program fiscal
1989. It will be coordinated with the regional Employee
Assistance Program. The following equipment and programs
are proposed:
Equipment:Cardiovascular equipment—stationary bicycles and
rowing machines, weight training equipment, Universal
gym set, aerobics workout area; shower facilities.
Programs: Aerobics classes, stretching and yoga (or relaxation)
classes, fitness and weight training.
Fees: To be announced
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