St. Francis Health Center holds grand opening

Jeanine Thibault, site manager for the St. Francis Occupational Health Center, and Mayor Ryan Bingham cut the ribbon at a grand opening ceremony and open house in Torrington Thursday.

The new facility, at 1598 East Main St., will provide expert treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses, drug and alcohol screening services, preventive health services, and physical examinations. The center will also have x-ray and laboratory equipment and will offer physical therapy.

Evangeline Specht, MD and Claudia Hix, DO, MPH will provide medical coverage at the center.

The St. Francis Occupational Health Center is part of the Connecticut Occupational Medicine Partners network consisting of six centers.

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.