Backus Health Centers

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Backus Health Centers provide easy access to primary care from three convenient locations: Colchester, Gales Ferry and Montville. Patients may call for an appointment, or may be seen on an urgent care,"walk-in" basis. For information call the Backus Center in your area.

Services

Occupational Medicine

  • Supervised by a Board Certified Occupational Medicine Physician with 16 years of experience
  • Rapid evaluation and management of work-related injuries and illnesses with an emphasis on early return to work.
  • Work-place walk-through with expert consultation on compliance with OSHA Standards
  • Employment-related physical exams
    - Preplacement in full compliance with the ADA
    - DOT
    - Respirator clearance
    - OSHA Standard mandated surveillance
    - Fitness-for-duty
  • Drug-Free Workplace
    - NIDA DOT and non-DOT urine drug testing with Certified Medical Review Officer
    - Breath Alcohol Testing
    - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and rehabilitation
  • On-site clinics for physicals, drug screening, immunizations and injury care are available

Primary/Urgent Care

  • Appointments or walk-in medical care accepting most insurance plans
  • Lab and X-ray available
  • Referral services to Backus Hospital Specialists
  • Vaccination clinics offered on-site for Influenza, Hepatitis B
  • Sports Physicals
  • Screening exams
    - Lipid Profile
    - Spirometry
    - Hypertension
    - Tuberculosis Skin Testing

Access to:
Physical Therapy - Eastern Connecticut Rehabilitation Services
Diagnostic Imaging - X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, CT scan, MRI


Select a Backus Health Center from below to learn more:
Colchester Backus Health Center
Gales Ferry Backus Health Center
Montville Backus Health Center
Norwich Backus Outpatient Care Center
Groton Backus Outpatient Care Center
CONNCare (Occupational Health Services)
Outpatient Labs