Who are we?
The CERN Medical Service is part of the HSE-OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) group. It is composed of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to prevention for the well-being of the CERN community, including members of the personnel, contractors, and visitors present on the site.
This service includes:
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Occupational doctors: for MPEs and MPAs only, they conduct regular medical check-ups, assess occupational risks, propose preventive measures, and monitor occupational diseases and work-related accidents. Their mission is to ensure a safe working environment and to adapt working conditions so that they do not affect the health of each staff member.
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Occupational health nurses: they conduct nursing consultations in support of occupational doctors and carry out workplace visits for MPEs and MPAs. In addition, they provide primary care at the infirmary and for anyone present on the CERN site, offer health advice, and implement health prevention and promotion actions.
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Psychologists (MPEs and MPAs only): they offer psychological support during individual consultations and organise prevention workshops to promote mental health and manage stress at work.
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Medical secretaries: they handle administrative management, appointment scheduling and the tracking of medical information.
The entire service is under the responsibility of a section head.
Learn more about our mission and our interactions with other services in this article published in the Bulletin of 7 March 2023