Underserved Occupational Populations Section
Officers
Chair: Scott D. Morris, MD, MPH
Vice Chair: Ismail Nabeel, MD, MPH, FACOEM
Secretary/Treasurer: Joseph R. Smith, MD, MPH
Chair Emeritus: Joseph A. Fortuna, MD, MACOEM
To access the section leaders’ contact information, please log in to MyACOEM and click on the “MySections” link to access the section page. Click on the tab that reads “Officers” and a list of the section leaders will be displayed with contact information for each individual.
Who Should Join
Individuals concerned about improving the safety and health of unique occupational populations
and those interested in ensuring occupational and environmental justice for workers.
Members come from both clinical and academic backgrounds or from a combination of both. Our members’ efforts to improve conditions for these populations have included published articles, dissemination of education/training to community clinics that treat these workers and are involved with workers’ rights, research that partners academic centers with the community, and public policy initiatives/involvement.
How to Join
Contact ACOEM at 847-818-1800 x 300, or download the Section Registration Form and fax it back to ACOEM at 847-818-8347.
Section Registration Form (pdf)
Function-Responsibility-Objective
The Underserved Occupational Populations Section will provide a forum for ACOEM members who are interested in the special occupational health problems experienced by underserved populations which include more than 1.5 million migrant and seasonal agricultural workers; migrant construction workers, off-shore commercial fisherman, loggers, and hospitality workers. This section will focus on educating health professionals and the public on the needs of these populations; stimulating research on how to improve their working environments; and guiding public policy.
Highlighted Activities
- Participate in active email communications sharing pertinent information among members.
- Developing an upcoming Listserv.
- Hold annual in-person meeting at AOHC.
- Participate in partnership with the Migrant Clinicians Network.
- Sponsor educational sessions at AOHC.