Heather M Lafountain OT
Occupational Therapist
176 TOM MILLER RD PLATTSBURGH NY, 12901About
Dr. Heather Lafountain practices Occupational Medicine in PLATTSBURGH, NY. Dr. Lafountain 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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