Erika E. Blake O.T.
Occupational Therapist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
1701 ELMWOOD AVE WILMETTE IL, 60091About
Dr. Erika Blake practices Occupational Medicine in WILMETTE, IL. Dr. Blake evaluates the interaction between work and health. Occupational medicine physicians have general knowledge of worksite operations and are familiar with the toxic properties of materials used by employees and the potential hazards and stressors of work processes; in addition to being qualified to determine an employees physical and emotional fitness for work; diagnosing and treating occupational diseases; handling work related injuries; and having an understanding of rehabilitation methods, health education techniques, sanitation, and workers compensation laws.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A single source of health care: does it affect health experiences for inner-city children?
- Social influences on health-risk behaviors among minority middle school students.
- Who cares for medicaid-enrolled children with chronic conditions?
- Enhancing perinatal outcome in homeless women: the challenge of providing comprehensive health care.
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