U.S. HealthWorks acquires occupational medicine practice from DeKalb Medical
Press releases may be edited for formatting or style | July 18, 2017
Business Affairs
DECATUR, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. HealthWorks, one of the largest operators of occupational health and urgent care centers in the United States, announced today it has acquired the DeKalb Medical WorksWell clinic in Decatur.
DeKalb Medical WorksWell is the first U.S. HealthWorks center in Decatur, bringing the total number of clinics in the Atlanta region to six and a total of seven throughout Georgia.
Providing occupational services to the community, the clinic is located at 1045 Sycamore Drive, and operates Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information about the new location and the services offered, call (404) 501-4270.
“DeKalb Medical has built a reputation for delivering best practices to its patients,” said Joseph Mallas, President and Chief Executive Officer of U.S. HealthWorks. “We are experiencing significant growth as a major healthcare provider in the U.S., and the demand for our services has risen. With this acquisition, we are expanding our reach to more fully serve organizations in the Atlanta metropolitan area.”
Nationally, U.S. HealthWorks has 251 medical and onsite clinics nationwide in 21 states.
“We are excited to be transitioning our practice to a strong and growing organization like U.S. HealthWorks,” said Shainul Bhatia, MD, medical director of the practice. “U.S. HealthWorks already has a presence in Atlanta, and has an excellent reputation for providing high-quality care for its patients.”
The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About U.S. HealthWorks
U.S. HealthWorks, a subsidiary of Dignity Health, is one of the country’s largest operators of occupational healthcare centers with 251 medical and onsite clinics in 21 states, employing more than 4,000 people, including approximately 1,200 medical providers. Our centers collectively serve more than 14,000 patients each day, providing quality medical care to help employees return to work and allow employers to effectively manage claims and reduce lost work time. U.S. HealthWorks also offers special early return-to-work, injury prevention, and ergonomics programs. For more information, please visit www.ushealthworks.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
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