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QTC Medical Group Opens New Flagship Clinic Facility in Virginia
❮ Back to Newsroom QTC Medical Group Opens New Flagship Clinic Facility in Virginia (Reston, Va.) Jun. 6, 2023 – QTC Medical Services, Inc. (QTC), a Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) company, today announced the opening of its new flagship clinic facility in Fairfax, Va. The clinic brings a range of health services to U.S. military veterans, […]
How Jennifer Perez Became QTC’s First Latina Director
First woman in her family to go to college. First-generation college student. First Latina Director at QTC. Program Management Director for Disability and Occupational Health Services (DOHS) Jennifer Perez is on a mission to make sure that although she is the first, she won’t be the last. “I want to show that there is growth. […]
QTC’s Women in STEM: Meet Paria Heidari
“You’re a very brave woman.” Project Manager Paria Heidari remembers these words, spoken to her in 1995 by a waitress at a restaurant. Heidari was puzzled and asked what she meant. The waitress pointed out that Heidari was the only woman at a table of 11 men— her colleagues. “I didn’t even realize it. I […]
QTC Associate Director Chris Hill Awarded Purple Heart
❮ Back to Newsroom On March 7, Associate Director of Operations and Navy Command Master Chief Chris Hill received the Purple Heart for his leadership during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In September 2004, Hill served as Chief Hospital Corpsman at Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq. He was wounded while simultaneously leading his team and attending to […]
QTC Awarded $1.7 Billion Veteran and Service Member Medical Disability Exam Contracts
❮ Back to Media QTC Awarded $1.7 Billion Veteran and Service Member Medical Disability Exam Contracts (RESTON, Va.) May 31, 2022 – QTC Medical Services, Inc. (QTC), a Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) company, was recently awarded two prime contracts to provide medical disability examination services to both veterans and separating or retiring service members. The indefinite […]
Suquamish and Makah Tribes Host QTC’s Mobile Medical Clinic For Native Veterans
❮ Back to Media Last June, the Makah Indian Reservation and Port Madison Indian Reservation invited QTC to provide C&P exams in their Mobile Medical Clinic (MMC) for Native Veterans. Over the past 40 years, QTC has performed medical exams for government agencies across the United States. They’re now averaging about nine hundred thousand exams […]
Mary Lakis Reflects On Her Journey To QTC
For nearly 30 years, Associate Director of Billing and Provider Payment Support Mary Lakis has carved her own place in the corporate healthcare industry. She’s worked in director positions for decades, from imaging diagnostic service Virtual Radiologic to health services nonprofit UCare. She’s seen the industry change from a place where diversity was an afterthought into one where it has become a standard many […]
5 Black Leaders Who Revolutionized Healthcare
Black History Month (BHM) calls upon our nation to honor the triumphs and struggles of Black leaders in creating a more just world. This year’s BHM theme is Black Health and Wellness. It highlights the legacy of Black figures who advanced crucial initiatives in all segments of health programs. From creating community clinics to protesting […]
Meet 2 of QTC’s Legacy Employees
❮ Back to Media Legacy employees have worked at QTC for more than 20 years. Over the decades, they helped transform QTC into the leading provider of disability and occupational health examinations in the United States. Get to know who they are and why they stayed below. 1.) Cyndi Morrison (she/her) Title: Sr. Business Systems […]
40 Years of QTC
❮ Back to Media Over the last 40 years, QTC grew from a small medical center to 70 medical clinics nationwide, six mobile medical units, and administrative offices in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. We are now the nation’s leading provider of medical, disability, and occupational health examinations. Below is a timeline of some of […]
First QTC Employee Receives Leidos HERO Award
❮ Back to Media SAN DIMAS, CALIFORNIA— Last November, QTC’s parent company Leidos honored Senior Benefits Representative Brisa Lopez with a Health Employees Recognizing Others (HERO) award, making her the first QTC employee to receive it. Founded in the first quarter of 2021, the HERO Awards Committee votes upon three winners each quarter. Winners are […]
QTC Medical Services Awarded Military Reserve Health Readiness Contract
❮ Back to Media QTC Medical Services Awarded Military Reserve Health Readiness Contract (RESTON, Va.) June 17, 2021 – QTC Medical Services, Inc. (QTC), a Leidos company (NYSE: LDOS), was awarded a new prime contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey to provide commercial health services to all U.S. military reserve component forces. The […]
Veteran’s Hub
Mental Health Awareness: Q&A with PTSD Expert Dr. Pamela Hall
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we interviewed QTC provider Dr. Pamela Hall about her background and experience treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What inspired you to become a psychologist? It started with wanting to work with people on bettering their lives. My first graduate degree was in Personnel Counseling, so I could have […]
5 Career Tips for Veterans Exploring the Workforce
Oscar Castro works as a QTC Talent Acquisition Insights Recruiter. He was in the military for 25 years and worked as a mechanic and U.S. Army Recruiter. In 2013, he retired and began working as a corporate recruiter. Recruiters are company representatives to external and internal candidates. As much as we are looking to hire, […]
Vet Girls Rock at QTC
In honor of National Vet Girls Rock Day on February 19, we’re highlighting some of QTC’s women Veterans. There are more than 2 million women Veterans in the United States. Women are the fastest-growing subpopulation among Veterans but continue to face substantial gender barriers, such as not receiving proper support or recognition. The Service Women’s […]
QTC Careers
Employee Spotlight: Medical QA Marina Guirguis
❮ Back to Newsroom 1.) Why did you decide to become a QTC Medical QA? Having worked in an emergency room for 3 years prior to working at QTC, I wanted to apply my skills toward supporting Veterans Affairs (VA). I knew that Medical QAs collaborate with providers and apply their clinical experience to their […]
4 Tips to Help You Achieve Your Career Goals
❮ Back to Newsroom In this article: QTC Career Planning template How to conduct a self-assessment How to research different career pathways How to decide which career pathway is right for you Are you looking to make a change in your career? We can help! In this article, we’re sharing four key tips from our […]
QTC is Growing Fast: Are You Ready to Join Our Team?
❮ Back to Newsroom We recently hit a huge milestone: during our 40-year history, we’ve completed 12 million exams and diagnostics. That’s not just a number to us– those are people and families we’ve supported through their claims processes. We know that the stakes are high and that we need to be accurate and meticulous […]
Rehire Spotlight: Q&A with RHRP Manager Jacqueline Golida
❮ Back to Newsroom Jacqueline Golida left QTC in April 2022 and returned in June 2023. Why did you leave QTC? Personal reasons. I worked as a Rapid Site Deployment Medical Assistant, and my husband was not happy with the traveling, so I chose to find a local position. Why did you return to QTC? […]
Part-Time Employee Spotlight: Q&A with Racquel Bermudez
❮ Back to Newsroom HR Learning and Development Representative Racquel Bermudez joined QTC in May 2019. What is your title, and what do you do in your current position? My current role is HR Learning and Development Representative. I provide recommendations to programs/projects in line with employee retention, growth, and organization development. I help teams […]
Philanthropy
QTC Employees Donate Supplies to No-Kill Pet Rescue
❮ Back to Philanthropy In honor of National Cat Day last October, QTC San Dimas employees donated 300 items and purchased $230 worth of online wish list items for no-kill animal shelter Priceless Pet Rescue in Claremont, California. From Oct. 12 to Oct. 29, they collected cat food, toys, small blankets, and cleaning supplies. Remote employees […]
5 Stories from the Heart: QTC Employees Fundraise for the American Heart Association
❮ Back to Philanthropy For the fifth consecutive year, QTC is proudly participating in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Heart Walk and working to fundraise $21,000 company-wide. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of Americans, but that doesn’t stop us from taking a stand (or a walk) to help save lives. Our donations and participation helps fund […]
QTC’s Backpack Drive Has It In the Bag!
❮ Back to Philanthropy The new school year is right around the corner, and many students are going back to the classroom after a long year of remote learning. QTC staff knew this meant teachers and families greatly needed school supplies. Last month, our Nashville Women’s Network organized a Backpack Drive that gathered more than […]
2019 United Way Shoe Box Project
❮ Back to Philanthropy Throughout March 2019, a room in QTC’s San Antonio offices was full of brown shoeboxes. Some were decorated with colorful wrapping paper, others adorned with bows and ribbons. All were full of personal care and basic needs items. Those shoeboxes were donated by QTC employees to United Way of San Antonio […]
Live Oak Elementary
❮ Back to Philanthropy Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) and QTC employees volunteered and worked together to give Live Oak Elementary School a campus makeover. The school was transformed into a dynamic and visually stimulating learning environment that students, parents, and faculty can enjoy. Volunteers gathered on Saturday, October 27, 2018, and donated their time […]
Partnerships
Amidst Dire Blood Shortage, QTC Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive
SAN DIMAS, California – On Tuesday, April 12, QTC employees rolled up their sleeves at our blood drive and donated 44 units of blood— saving up to 132 lives! In partnership with the American Red Cross, we exceeded our original donor goal for a total of 46 employees donating blood, with 29 of them being first-time donors. Project Manager […]
5 Career Tips for Veterans Exploring the Workforce
Oscar Castro works as a QTC Talent Acquisition Insights Recruiter. He was in the military for 25 years and worked as a mechanic and U.S. Army Recruiter. In 2013, he retired and began working as a corporate recruiter. Recruiters are company representatives to external and internal candidates. As much as we are looking to hire, […]
QTC Celebrates GivingTuesday
❮ Back to Philanthropy We’re recognizing GivingTuesday by honoring how QTC gives. All year long, QTC employees across the country come together to give back to our communities. We couldn’t be more proud of our team’s passion and shared mission of radical generosity. Learn about a few of our relationships with community organizations below. Operation […]
QTC and Leidos’ Cycling Team Fundraises for Multiple Sclerosis Research
On August 29, Deputy Program Management Director Joanna Fesler and five riders from our parent company Leidos raised over $3,500 in Bike MS, a fundraising cycling series organized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Leidos sponsored their event in Purceville, Virginia, and teamed up with the DC United soccer club to raise more funds in […]
Celebrating 6 years of STEM Mentorship at CSULA
❮ Back to Philanthropy Since 2013, QTC has partnered with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students from California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) for their Capstone Senior Design Projects. Each school year, QTC is matched with a student team and their own faculty advisor for a year-long technological project. Students collaborate with QTC professionals […]