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105th American Occupational Health Conference
May 3-6, 2020 / Washington, DC 
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Upcoming Events and Conferences

Live Course
January 28, 2020
Webinar

Marijuana in the Workplace: The Ongoing Saga

This webinar will review evolving marijuana laws as they relate to the workplace. Current federal law and the impact of the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act (Farm Bill) will be discussed as will examples of state laws and statutes which may limit what employers may do or may set new requirements for users of marijuana whether medical or recreational. Considerations including safety-sensitive positions and defining impairment will be reviewed.

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Live Course
January 31, 2020
Anshutz Medical Campus

Rocky Mountain AOEM Conference: Facing the Challenge

The 2020 RMAOEM Facing the Challenge Conference will cover Neurostimulation, Disinfectants that Contain Paracetic Acid, Substance Abuse, Direct Oral Antocoagulants, Dermatitis, Megakaryocyte and Platelet Biology Research, Cannabis Use, and MORE!

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Live Course 3.0 cme credits
February 29, 2020
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta NE/Nothrlake

GACACOEM Seminar: TB and THC in the Workplace

The Georgia CACOEM invites you to the TB and THC in the Workplace Seminar. Sessions will help participants understand the impact of the 2019 Georgia medical marijuana law on Occupational Medicine practices.

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January 2020

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Editor's Pick

Night Shift Working Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Thyroid Nodules

Stefano Rizza, et al.

Editor's Pick

Prevalence of Chronic Multisymptom Illness/Gulf War Illness Over Time Among Millennium Cohort Participants, 2001 to 2016

Ben Porter, et al.

Practice Guidelines: Your ACOEM Member Benefit!

Practice Guidelines: Defining Excellence

ACOEM defines best practices for medical care and disability management. Learn how to use the most effective treatment to provide better patient care.

Read how to reduce opioid subscriptions by implementing ACOEM’s Opioid Guideline.

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Special Interest

Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Center

Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Center

Commercial driver medical examiners (CDMEs) ensure that commercial vehicle operators are qualified to drive. ACOEM provides CDME training and publishes a newsletter for providers.

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Public Safety Medicine Center

Public Safety Medicine Center

OEM professionals protect workers who protect the public, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and crossing guards. ACOEM publishes guidance for those who provide medical treatment to law enforcement officers. 

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Medical Review Officer Center

Medical Review Officer Center

Medical review officers (MROs) review results from drug-testing programs and evaluate medical explanations for certain results. ACOEM is the educational provider of choice for MROs. ACOEM also publishes a newsletter for MROs.

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ACOEM News

December 17, 2019

'Moderate' Impact of Workplace Health Promotion Program

In-depth evaluation of a comprehensive workplace health promotion asks what can be achieved in 8 years.?
 

November 11, 2019

Defining Culture of Health: Beyond Workplace Wellness

"Culture of Health" is not just a buzz phrase, but a fundamental shift in supporting employee health reports an editorial in the November Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
 

October 14, 2019

Employee Behavioral Health Program Improves Depression and Anxiety

An employer-sponsored behavioral health program can reduce symptoms in employees with depression and anxiety, with best response occuring with 8-12 sessions, finds a study in the October Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

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