When workplace injuries occur, timely diagnosis, effective treatment, and coordinated case management are essential for helping employees recover and return to work safely. The Occupational Health Center proudly serves employers and employees throughout Rockford, Elgin, Crystal Lake, Barrington, McHenry, Huntley, DeKalb, Beloit, and surrounding Northern Illinois communities with comprehensive occupational medicine and workers' compensation services.
Our experienced team partners with businesses across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, municipalities, public safety, food processing, retail, and waste management. We are committed to minimizing lost workdays, promoting employee wellness, and providing efficient, evidence-based care from initial injury evaluation through Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI).
Occupational Medicine Program Rockford, Elgin, Crystal Lake, IL
Our Mission is to provide prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment for all types of injuries related to numerous industries including healthcare facilities, food processing, municipalities, police and fire departments, manufacturing, transportation, waste management, service and retail.
Employers share a common goal: keeping their workers safe and productive. But in the real world injuries and job-related conditions happen in even the safest environments. At those times, it is important to have a reliable medical partner that shares this goal.
Our Occupational Health Center is committed to offering superior care and thorough management of each case with a focused plan of treatment from early and accurate diagnosis until Maximal Medical Improvement (MMI) has been established to decrease lost workdays and increase productivity.
- Walk-in Access
- Medically Appropriate Restrictions
- Prompt Delivery of Documentation
- Dedicated Service and Support
- Early, Accurate Diagnosis
- Effective Treatment Plans
- On-site Lab for Screening
- Medications Available On-Site
Additional Staff:
Medical Director
Robin F. Borchardt, MD
Robin Borchardt, MD, Medical Director of the Occupational Health Center, is a specialist in providing comprehensive work-injury care and case management. He has earned the trust and respect of area employers, patients and his peers over the past 20+ years for his proven medical expertise and understanding of Workers' Compensation needs. Dr. Borchardt works closely with sub-specialist musculoskeletal physicians, rehabilitation therapists, support staff, employers, and adjusters toward the common goal of returning injured workers back to work quickly and safely. Dr. Borchardt graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988. He has actively practiced Emergency Medicine, Employee Health, Industrial and Occupational Medicine, served as Emergency Department Assistant Director, President of Medical Staffing, and Medical Director of Occupational Medicine in the northern Illinois and Iowa area since 1986.
Senior Account Manager
Roberta Grove, Senior Account Manager for the Occupational Health Center, has over 20 years' of experience in occupational medicine account sales and customer service. Roberta will work with employers to develop a program for each company and its employees to serve their healthcare needs. Specializing in work-related injury care and pre-employment services, Roberta understands the need to provide exceptional care to the local business community.
Why Choose Dr. Robin Borchardt for Occupational Health Services in Rockford, Elgin & Northern Illinois?
- More than 20 years of occupational medicine and workers' compensation experience
- Comprehensive workplace injury diagnosis and treatment
- Prompt walk-in access for injured employees
- Clear communication with employers, adjusters, and case managers
- Medically appropriate work restrictions and return-to-work planning
- On-site laboratory testing and screening services
- Timely documentation and injury reporting
- Collaborative care with orthopedic specialists, rehabilitation therapists, and occupational health professionals
- Dedicated employer support and customized occupational health programs
Occupational Health Services FAQs
What is occupational health medicine?
Occupational health medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of work-related injuries, illnesses, and workplace health concerns.
What types of workplace injuries do you treat?
We evaluate and treat a wide range of occupational injuries, including sprains, strains, fractures, repetitive stress injuries, lacerations, back injuries, and other work-related conditions.
Do you provide workers' compensation injury care?
Yes. Our team specializes in workers' compensation injury management and works closely with employers, adjusters, and injured employees throughout the recovery process.
Do employers need an appointment for workplace injury evaluations?
We offer prompt access for workplace injury evaluations, including walk-in services when appropriate.
What occupational health services are available?
Services may include injury treatment, return-to-work evaluations, pre-employment screenings, drug and alcohol testing, physical examinations, case management, and workplace health programs.
Partner with a Trusted Occupational Health Team in Rockford & Elgin
Whether you are an employer seeking reliable occupational medicine services or an employee requiring treatment for a workplace injury, our Occupational Health Center is committed to delivering efficient, compassionate, and results-driven care. We proudly serve businesses and workers throughout Rockford, Elgin, Crystal Lake, Barrington, McHenry, Huntley, DeKalb, Beloit, and surrounding communities.
Contact our Occupational Health Center today to learn more about our workplace injury management, workers' compensation services, and customized occupational health programs designed to keep your workforce healthy, safe, and productive.
