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WOEMA Statement on Ukraine Invasion and Resulting Humanitarian and Occupational and Environmental Health Crisis
The Western Occupational and Environmental Medical Association(WOEMA) strongly condemns the unprovoked acts of aggression being waged by the Russian military on the sovereign country of Ukraine.
Read MoreWOEMA Launches Silica Medical Exam Practitioner Roster
Self-Identified Medical Facilities Offering Silica Surveillance Exams WOEMA has launched an online roster of self-identified medical facilities offering silica surveillance exams. We will be adding to this roster as more…
Read MoreDWC Announces New Online Education Courses on Medical Legal Report Writing for QMEs and Others
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is announcing new online education courses starting this month to help physicians and others with medical legal reports. The courses were developed in collaboration…
Read MoreWOEMA Stands With the People of Hawai’i
Dear WOEMA members, In the midst of breathtaking landscapes and tranquil shores, our beloved state of Hawaii is facing a formidable challenge – raging wildfires that have left a trail…
Read MoreWOEMA Mourns the Passing of Walt Newman
Esteemed colleagues and friends, It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of our past WOEMA President, dear friend, and colleague Walt Newman. His family…
Read MoreWOEMA Honors Juneteenth
WOEMA Honors Juneteenth WOEMA honors Juneteenth, June 19, as an annual commemoration of the end of slavery. This day has been celebrated by the African American community since the late…
Read MoreLetter to Cal/OSHA Standards Board
February 15, 2023 To: Honorable Dave Thompson Chair, Cal/OSHA Standards Board Dear Mr. Thompson and Board Members: We are writing to urge the Cal/OSHA Standards Board to consider adopting an…
Read MoreDiversity, Equity, And Inclusion At The Heart Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Heart of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Stephanie Stephens Originally Published on Health eCAREERS December 08, 2022 • 8 min read Across the healthcare industry, an…
Read MoreWOEMA Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month 2022
WOEMA Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month 2022 November is Native American Heritage Month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Heritage Month. WOEMA honors the rich and…
Read MoreWOEMA Celebrates Hispanic American Heritage Month
WOEMA Celebrates Hispanic American Heritage Month Each year, Hispanic American Heritage month is celebrated September15-October 15 to celebrate the culture and contributions of the Latinx community. It affords us an…
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