We recently celebrated 50 years of excellence in providing occupational health services to Federal agencies. FOH was founded in 1946 after Congress authorized Federal agencies to use appropriated funds for occupational health programs (Public Law #79-658).

FOH grew from a few health centers in Washington, D.C. to an impressive network of 12 nationwide offices with its main office in Bethesda, Maryland. Over 160 Federal agencies use our services.

Our staff of certified occupational health professionals care for a quarter million Federal workers annually in over 200 health centers. We provide employee assistance programs for 1.3 million Federal employees. Our environmental health expertise is nationally acclaimed.

We take a comprehensive approach to occupational health. In consultation with Federal managers we design programs to build a healthier workforce. FOH is a one-stop resource. Our product's include clinical services, environmental health and employee assistance programs.

FOH receives no direct appropriated funding; we do business through convenient inter-agency agreements. FOH was awarded FRANCHISE status within the Reinventing Government Initiative instituted by the White House. We do business like the private sector -- customer first, no red tape, state-of-the-art information systems and customized service.

We are proud of our heritage as an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Health Resources and Services Administration and Bureau of Primary Health Care. Over 50 years of excellence as a provider of occupational health services and still growing!

John W. Hisle, Director FOH

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For more information about FOH, please call 1-800-457-9808.