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Read the latest ACOEM press releases regarding occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) issues.
Announcing the ACOEM Board of Directors 2025-2026 Leadership Team!

Congratulations to the winners of the ACOEM 2025-2026 Board of Directors election! Those elected will officially take office during ACOEM’s annual membership meeting at AOHC 2025 in Austin, Texas. Officers serve one-year terms, the Treasurer serves a two-year term, and Directors serve three-year terms unless otherwise noted.

Post-COVID Conditions in Health Care Workers: Rates and Risk Factors

A new, prospective study in JOEM reports 27% incidence of 'Long COVID' symptoms.

Artificial Intelligence in Occupational Medicine: The Research So Far

Despite ongoing dialogue about the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, growing evidence supports the potential utility of AI models in clinical settings.

For Healthcare Workers, Burnout Increased During Early Months of COVID

Social support and sleep are key factors in mitigating burnout, a JOEM study finds.

Discrimination Linked to Psychological Distress in Midlife Workers

High discrimination predicts high distress at follow-up, a JOEM study finds.

ACOEM Calls for Expanded Mental Health Resources During National Suicide Prevention Month

As Suicide Prevention Month draws to a close, ACOEM would like to highlight the role employers and occupational health professionals play in addressing mental health concerns big and small.

Early in the Pandemic, Essential Workers Had Higher COVID-19 Risks

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers and essential personnel were found to be at a higher risk for infection and serious illness, according to a paper published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

ACOEM Announces Participation in NRMP Residency Pathway Match

OEM residencies and fellowships will participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for the upcoming residency application cycle.

Since COVID-19, More California Workers Have Unmet Mental Health Needs

From JOEM – Rates of unmet mental health needs among employed California workers increased after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.