ProActive Occupational Health Services - POHS

09/20/2022

It's Workplacenl.ca Week!
The main goal of this week is to raise awareness of Musculoskeletal Injuries and encourage solutions for prevention in workplaces. Even though these injuries are preventable, they account for the majority of lost time claims. Solutions to Musculoskeletal Injuries could mean staying physically fit, teaching proper lifting, proper body mechanics, proper ergonomics and more!
Our team can assist with these preventative services!

05/02/2022

Did you know we offer home modification assessments? 🏠

Our home assessments are provided by an Occupational Therapist to assess a clients functional abilities related to activities of daily living. This is especially beneficial to those experiencing difficulties with self-care, home maintenance, mobility or community access. The need for adaptive aids, wheelchairs, equipment, or home modifications is determined by the Occupational Therapist. All necessary items are then recommended to optimize independence and increase safety in the home.

To book a home assessment with a member of our POHS Team, email info@proactiveohs.ca or call 709-722-6755!

04/29/2022

Welcome to our newest member of the POHS Team, Amy Hand! We're so happy to have you onboard!

Here's a little about Amy:

Amy is a Kinesiologist and Physiotherapy Graduate from St. John’s, Newfoundland. She completed her Bachelor in Kinesiology at Memorial University and completed three work terms with ProActive Wellness Centre. She then moved to Scotland where she graduated with a MSc in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University.

Amy is excited to return to ProActive, working as a Kinesiologist with the POHS team. She looks forward to helping clients return to work and reach their personal goals. Amy will be working out of the Aberdeen Ave, Kelligrews and Commonwealth Ave clinics.

03/14/2022

Congratulations Marc and Julie!

02/08/2022

We’re hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our Grand Falls-Windsor Clinic!

If you fundamentally believe in our vision of enhancing the well-being and quality of life in your community then we want to speak with you!

We offer the opportunity to work from home or an office, flexible schedules, administrative support and more!

To apply, send us a message or email your resume to info@proactiveohs.ca!

01/27/2022

Working from home? Our Occupational Health Services Team can evaluate your office or work from home set up. We offer Ergonomic Assessments virtually or in person!

To set up an appointment call 709-722-6755 or email info@proactiveohs.ca

01/26/2022

On this day, we encourage you to reach out to your friends and family who may be struggling with their mental health and lend a helping hand.

Need to talk? At ProActive, we understand that mental health is just as important as physical health which is why we offer psychiatry and counselling services. For more information visit, www.proactivewp.ca or call 709-800-9050.

Patients with urgent mental health concerns should avail of the following community-based services:
• 24-hour Mental Health Crisis Line: 709-737-4668 (local) or 1-888-737-4668 (province-wide)
• Mobile Crisis Response Team: 1-888-737-4668 St. John's Region
• 24-hour Walk-in Psychiatric Assessment Unit at the Waterford Hospital Site on Waterford Bridge Road: 709-777-3021or 709-777-3022
• Health Sciences Emergency Department on Columbus Drive in St. John's: 709-777-6335

01/05/2022

With Sporting Events, Practices and Extra Curriculars cancelled due to Covid-19, we are offering one-on-one Personal Training Sessions for all ages, both in-clinic and virtually! This is a great opportunity for students who are missing out on conditioning through regular team activities!

Our clinics follow all Alert Level 4 Covid-19 protocols.

To book, call 709-722-6755 or email info@proactiveohs.ca!

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas from ProActive Wellness Centre! Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy holiday season!🎄🎁✨

11/18/2021

We are so excited to announce that we are now offering Home Assessments!
Our home visits are provided by an Occupational Therapist to assess a person's functional abilities related to activities of daily living. This is especially beneficial to those experiencing difficulties with self-care, home maintenance, and mobility or community access. The need for adaptive aids, wheelchairs, equipment, or home modifications is determined by the Occupational Therapist. All necessary items are then recommended to optimize independence and increase safety in the home.
To book a home assessment with a member of our POHS Team, email info@proactiveohs.ca or call 709-722-6755!

POHS works out of the following ProActive Wellness Centre Clinics:
300 Kenmount Road, St. John's
117 Ropewalk Lane, St. John's
46 Aberdeen Ave, St. John's
50 Commonwealth Ave, Mount Pearl
12 Merchant Drive, Mount Pearl
645 Conception Bay Highway, Kelligrews
363 Main Highway, Holyrood
261-263 Conception Bay Highway, Bay Roberts
57-59 Thompson Street, Clarenville
28 Cromer Ave, Grand Falls-Windsor

10/18/2021

Did you know there are many proven benefits of ergonomic assessments in the workplace?

Here are 5 of the main reasons you should implement ergonomics in your workplace!

1. Ergonomics reduce costs.
2. Ergonomics improve productivity.
3. Ergonomics improve quality of work.
4. Ergonomics improve employee engagement.
5. Ergonomics creates a better safety culture.

To book your ergonomic assessment with a member of our POHS Team, please contact info@pohs.ca or call us at 709-722-6755!

10/01/2021

October 1st marks the first day of National Occupational Therapy Month! What better way to start off OT Month than starting a new POHS page and recognizing our dedicated ProActive Occupational Health Services Team!!

Meet our POHS Team!

In the first photo, we have Shawna Gladney, Clinical Coordinator, Erika Crowley, Office Administrator, Krista Hogan, Kinesiologist, and Danielle Button, Occupational Therapist!

In the second photo we have Katie Moores, Clinical Rehab Specialist, and Mackenzie Glynn, Kinesiologist Student!

Missing from photos, Pat Whalen, Occupational Therapist.