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Drs. Rosenthal, Caretto elected to ACOEM Board
ACOEM Board of Directors Congratulations to WOEMA members David Caretto, MD, MPH, and Jill Rosenthal, MD, MPH, MA, on their exceptional achievement in securing positions on the ACOEM Board of…
Read MoreEmergency Temporary Standards (ETS) adopted by Cal/OSHA Standards Board
The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has made a landmark decision by unanimously adopting the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to protect workers in the stone fabrication industry from exposure to respirable crystalline silica), a crucial step in safeguarding worker health in the engineered stone fabricating industry.
Read MorePosition Statement: Preventing Occupational Silicosis in Engineered Stone Fabricators
Position Statement: Preventing Occupational Silicosis in Engineered Stone Fabricators February 24, 2023 Introduction: The Western Occupational and Environmental Medical Association (WOEMA) is a non-profit association representing over 500 occupational medicine specialists…
Read MoreWOEMA 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 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 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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