Mee Memorial Healthcare System Offering Quick and Easy Physical Exams for Commercial Drivers Needing Dept. of Transportation Licensing

KING CITY, CA. (March 31, 2022) — Commercial drivers needing to get their U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) physical has never been easier thanks to Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS). A DOT physical is required every two years in order to operate a commercial vehicle and Mee Memorial can get drivers in quickly and help them get back on the road in just a few steps: Step 1: Call (831) 386-7401 to make an appointment. It’s affordable — please inquire about pricing. Step 2: A DOT exam includes a health history review and physical exam. Drivers should bring their medical records. If new to Mee Memorial, bring recent labs, glasses, contact lenses, or hearing aids and a list of any prescription medications. Step 3: Upon completion, drivers will receive Medical Exam Report results to take to the DMV for their license. Call Mee Memorial’s Specialty Clinic, 400 Canal St., Suite B in King City, at (831) 386-7401, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. About Mee Memorial Healthcare System Of highest priority for the Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) is keeping our community healthy. This includes offering an extensive array of medical and preventative services with a commitment to the highest possible standards, the best available technology, and the care of skilled professionals. The Mee network includes a hospital in King City including emergency services, 25 acute care beds and 48 skilled nursing beds, and three comprehensive outpatient clinics; two adjacent to the hospital (Adult Medicine and the King City Clinic, for Internal, Pain and Family Medicine) and the Albert and Donna Oliveira Clinic, a full-service, primary care facility in the city of Greenfield. MMHS is the primary healthcare organization serving the rural communities of Southern Monterey County. Overall, our healthcare professionals serve a population of nearly 80,000 within an area spanning over 55 miles between the agricultural communities of Soledad to Bradley. Learn more at https://meememorial.com/ or call (831) 385-6000.

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