Allegheny Medical’s Injury Case Management
In the United States, 17,000 workers are injured on an average day, with work-related injuries costing the country more than $110 billion a year.
According to a survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a total of 5.2 million injuries and illnesses were reported in private industry workplaces during 2001, resulting in a rate of 5.7 cases per 100 equivalent full-time workers.
The good news is, Allegheny Medical's WorkCare combines customized patient care 
with open, continuous communication to employers by way of a work/duty status report after each visit. We partner with employers during the recovery process to keep their employees active in the workplace and return employees to full duty as soon as they are physically able.
The WorkCare medical team consists of specially trained physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and rehabilitation specialists who provide injured employees cost effective health care.
Our convenient location offers extended hours and services on site, and we pride ourselves on active and timely communication and top-notch physician case management. Some of the benefits you can expect include reduced lost time expenses and replacement costs, lowered workers' compensation costs, increased employee productivity and morale and a safe and quick return to work.
About Allegheny WorkCare
Allegheny Medical's WorkCare helps employers select and keep their workforce healthy. WorkCare provides a full range of occupational medicine services offering immediate medical care to injured employees, as well as pre- and post-employment services. These services include pre-employment testing, drug testing, physicals and many other work related screenings. We offer the best employee health care in Pennsylvania, and help you select & build a healthier workforce while reducing both injuries and cost.
Visit our website for more information on injury case management, or call the office today at (412) 494-4550.
Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions
When it comes to something as important as health care, we know you often have many questions. That's why we wanted to try to answer some of the most common ones here in this post.
1. "Where are you located?"
We are located at 2000 Cliff Mine Road, Park West Two, Suite 110, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our office offers extended hours and free parking.
2. "What makes you different from other medical practices?"
We provide integrated services on-site that include primary care, lab draws, physical therapy, orthopedics, minor emergency care, cardiac stress testing, worker's compensation, x-ray, chiropractic, occupational medicine, and nutritional counseling. There are no delays in delivery of care and all services are coordinated between team members.
3. "Do you accept insurance?"
Yes, we accept most insurances.
4. "How long has your facility been in existence?"
Dr. Neal Fanelli is the president and CEO of Allegheny Medical and has been in practice for over 25 years. He is an expert in the field of chiropractic, physical and sports medicine as well as in the treatment of fibromyalgia. In 1984, Dr. Neal founded Allegheny Medical to provide patients high quality, cost effective health care in order to bring about lasting, life-changing results.
5. "How long have your physicians been practicing?"
Our physical medicine and chiropractic doctors have been treating patients for over 25 years. Our primary care and internal medicine practitioners have been caring for patients for over 24 years.
6. "Why should employers choose you for their occupational medicine and worker's compensation needs?"
Businesses in the area find that their employees return to work faster after an injury and employee satisfaction with the services and cost effectiveness of Allegheny Medical is very high. Here at Allegheny Medical, we offer extended hours to accommodate the employee. Dr. Neal and staff stay in constant communication with the employer in order to fully understand the patient's health needs.
7. "How long have you been treating athletes?"
Dr. Neal and his team have over 20 years working with professional Olympic and amateur athletes. He has specifically assisted the National Football League by working with athletes that played for Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
8. "Why are you considered one of the premier treatment centers for Fibromyalgia?"
Dr. Neal and team have done extensive study on fibromyalgia, and have developed an integrated clinical approach that has produced quality outcomes that speak for themselves. The "one methodology" approach by other practitioners has never shown consistent success. Rheumatologists in the area continue to refer their fibromyalgia patients to Allegheny Medical because of their integrated care approach.
Resolving to Lower Your Cholesterol in the New Year
A common New Year's resolution--along with losing weight, reducing stress and quitting smoking--is to lower one's cholesterol. As another new year begins, many of us are assessing our health and thinking about ways to improve it.
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found among the fats in your blood as well as in the cells of your body. It's important because it's used to form membranes and hormones, but having a lot of cholesterol in your blood puts you at risk for heart disease, which can lead to a heart attack. You may have heard of there being two types of cholesterol--good and bad. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, carries most of the cholesterol in the blood. If too much builds up in the arteries, plaque can form and clog them, which leads to atherosclerosis.
In order to minimize these risks, it's a good idea to monitor your cholesterol levels and maintain healthy habits even if your numbers are currently low. If you are unaware of what your cholesterol levels are, you'll want to make it a priority to schedule a screening with a health professional so that you can be assessed.
Cholesterol levels are affected by the food you eat but also by genetics. Sometimes modifying one's lifestyle is not enough, and your doctor may need to prescribe medicine to get your numbers in check. If your doctor does recommend lifestyle changes, make sure to follow those recommendations carefully. These kinds of changes can include:
- A healthy diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, high fiber and lean meats, poultry and fish (and low in saturated and trans fats)
- Avoiding smoking
- Engaging in regular exercise
Even if your New Year's resolution didn't include managing your cholesterol specifically, if you are serious about your health in 2010, be sure to have a cholesterol screening so that you know where you stand. Allegheny Medical can provide you with this screening as well as perform an in-depth evaluation in order to customize a wellness program based on your individual needs. Please visit the WellnessCare section of our website for more information or call us at (412) 494-4550 today.
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