Howard Head SafeFit – Employee Wellness Program

Howard Head SafeFit® Employee Wellness Program

For Employees of Vail Health, Town of Vail, The Sonnenalp, Eagle County Government, and Town of Avon

The SafeFit® Employee Wellness program provides preventative wellness and early intervention evaluation, treatment, and education for management of musculoskeletal injuries. SafeFit® is designed to provide quick, no-cost, access to health care providers in order to improve employee health, reduce health care costs, and reduce lost work time.

We are currently offering SafeFit® at our Vail Health Hospital -Howard Head, Edwards Howard Head, Edwards Mountain Recreation Field House, and Eagle Howard Head locations.

https://www.vailhealth.org/news/vail-healths-clean-clinic-promise

We are striving to provide a safe location for you and our staff to work together to promote your health. Please refer to Vail Health's Clean Clinic Promise above for more information regarding how Vail Health is committed to providing a safe environment for people to seek medical care.

SafeFit® Purpose

To provide screening, guidance, treatment, education and empowerment for employees regarding their musculoskeletal conditions or concerns. SafeFit® provides quick, free access to health care professionals for your musculoskeletal concerns.

Appointments

SafeFit® sessions are 20 minute appointments with a Howard Head Physical Therapist to discuss and provide treatment for your injuries.

Work Injuries

If you have been injured while working, you are instructed to pursue the Worker's Compensation / Employee Injury Path with your Occupation Health department.

Employees Only

SafeFit® is provided to the Employee only - We cannot provide services to Spouses, Children, Dependents, or any Family members.

Account Creation

When prompted to choose an employer, click

"VAIL HEALTH - TOWN OF VAIL - EAGLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT - TOWN OF AVON - THE SONNENALP"

If using a cell phone for scheduling, the site is viewed better when held horizontally.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Note the website will allow you to schedule one appointment at a time.

SafeFit Locations

Vail

Howard Head Sports Medicine - Vail Health Hospital

Edwards - Evenings

Mountain Recreation Field House

Edwards - Lunch Time

Howard Head Sports Medicine - Edwards Surgery Center

Eagle

Howard Head Sports Medicine - Eagle

Employers

Inclusion
Alert/oriented to person, place, time, events Muscular conditions Back pain (Overuse, strains) Minor bruises (Struck by objects) Extremity evaluation (Fingers, Toes) Non -specific joint (knee, shoulder, ankle, hip, elbow, neck) pain Strains/sprains Repetitive motion

Exclusion
Medical Conditions Lacerations/abrasions/stitches Worker's Compensation / Work Related Injuries Concussions / neurological condition Orthopedic injuries Fractures Non weight bearing Significant deformity/swelling Post operative status Burns, rashes Allergic reactions BBP exposures Chemical exposures Facial trauma Eyes, teeth Currently in physical therapy for the same condition Have a prescription for physical therapy from your doctor

Exclusion

Medical Conditions
Lacerations/abrasions/stitches
Worker's Compensation / Work Related Injuries
Concussions / neurological condition
Orthopedic injuries
- Fractures
- Non weight bearing
- Significant deformity/swelling
- Post operative status
Burns, rashes
Allergic reactions
BBP exposures
Chemical exposures
Facial trauma
- Eyes, teeth
Currently in physical therapy for the same condition
Have a prescription for physical therapy from your doctor