Employee Health

Mission Statement

Employee Health is a value-added service of Houston Methodist, committed to the pursuit of a quality work environment free from health, safety and environmental risks.  Our mission is to prevent workplace hazards and provide a high level of quality care to our employees by being an advocate for their health and well-being to work in a safe environment.  The provision of care is delivered by occupational health professionals who believe a healthy, productive work force and safe working environment are critical to Houston Methodist’s mission of excellence and commitment to ICARE values.

Purpose

Occupational health is the specialty practice that provides for and delivers health and safety services to employees, employee populations, and community groups. The practice focuses on promotion and restoration of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from occupational and environmental hazards - American Association of Occupational Health Nurses.