Dr. Kristen Canfield Bacon OTD, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
600 ROE AVE ELMIRA NY, 14901About
Dr. Kristen Bacon practices Occupational Medicine in ELMIRA, NY. Dr. Bacon evaluates the interaction between work and health. Occupational medicine physicians have general knowledge of worksite operations and are familiar with the toxic properties of materials used by employees and the potential hazards and stressors of work processes; in addition to being qualified to determine an employees physical and emotional fitness for work; diagnosing and treating occupational diseases; handling work related injuries; and having an understanding of rehabilitation methods, health education techniques, sanitation, and workers compensation laws.
Provider Details
Dr. Kristen Canfield Bacon OTD, MS, OTR/L's Practice location
Dr. Kristen Canfield Bacon OTD, MS, OTR/L's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
![]()
What is the Ideal Cholesterol Level?Ideal Cholesterol LevelLast week when you went for the regular check up the doctor told you that your ‘bad’ cholesterol levels are high. What does that mean? Is good and bad cholesterol the same thing? Yes, cholesterol is needed for maintaining good health. If the levels of low density...
![]()
Arthritis May Lead to ObesityAccording to a new study, many adults who have arthritis have a one commonality; they are obese. If an individual has arthritis, he or she has a 54% higher risk of obesity, as reported by Jennifer Hootman, PhD, an epidemiologist with the CDC and co-author of the study published in CDC’s Morbidity...
![]()
Strep Throat: Should I Get My Tonsils Removed?Considering the removal of your tonsils, based on the recurrence of strep throat infections, should be discussed with your doctor to determine if you should have the procedure.Can I Still Get Strep After Having My Tonsils Removed?Strep throat is an infection that affects the throat and is caused by...
![]()
What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?IntroductionLou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also called as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. It is a progressive disorder that leads to the loss of voluntary muscle control in the body. This disorder often affects the...
![]()
What Is Pituitary Dwarfism?IntroductionPituitary dwarfism, also called growth hormone deficiency, is a medical condition wherein the pituitary gland does not produce sufficient amounts of growth hormone. This deficiency often results in children’s slow growth or short stature.An adult with pituitary dwarfism has an average...
![]()
What Are the Options for Preserving Fertility After Ovarian Cancer?An ovarian cancer diagnosis is devastating. But if the diagnosis comes during family planning or even while thinking about having kids, it can bring up concerns about future fertility. Although being diagnosed with ovarian cancer and receiving treatment can affect the ability to become pregnant,...
Nearest Hospitals
ARNOT OGDEN MEDICAL CENTERl
600 ROE AVENUE ELMIRA NY 14905ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL, INCl
555 ST JOSEPH'S BLVD ELMIRA NY 14902CORNING HOSPITALl
1 GUTHRIE DRIVE CORNING NY 14830