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Welcome to the Western Occupational & Environmental Medical Association

The Western Occupational & Environmental Medical Association (WOEMA) is a regional component of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) and is dedicated to high-quality medical care and ethical principles governing the practice of occupational medicine.

Mission: The mission of the Western Occupational and Environmental Medical Association (WOEMA), and of the Western Occupational Health Conference (WOHC), is to equitably promote and protect the health, safety, and well-being of all individuals at work and in their environment through education, engagement, leadership and advocacy.  WOEMA advocates for health equity through justice, diversity and inclusion.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

EDUCATION
EDUCATION

WOEMA provides quality accredited education for members and non-members alike across a wide spectrum of topics related to Occupational and Environmental Medicine, both online and in person.

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JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION
JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION

Engaging with the world through a JEDI lens demonstrates how we value people in general. It is not only about our members feeling respected, but also about our patients feeling understood and safe.

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WOHC - ANNUAL CONFERENCE
WOHC - ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Each fall, WOEMA members come together for the Western Occupational Health Conference, or WOHC, offering accredited education, workplace site visits and outstanding networking and social opportunities.

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WOEMA News

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 Directors! Jill Rosenthal won the election for Vice President, and David Caretto for Board Director. Your dedication and expertise have earned you this significant opportunity…
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Emergency 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.
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WOEMA 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 facilities become available.  Currently, the roster focuses on northern and southern California. The facilities listed on this new resource have self-identified, and WOEMA makes no…
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DWC 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 with UC Berkeley Center for Occupational and Environmental Health and are recommended for Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs), clinicians, nurses and others involved in California’s workers’…
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WOEMA 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 of destruction in their wake. Our hearts go out to the individuals, families, and communities who have been affected by this devastating natural disaster. As…
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WOEMA 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 1800s. In 2021, President Biden declared Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, as a federal holiday.  Juneteenth has special significance for WOEMA, as the Justice,…
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WOEMA Hosts Webcasts & Podcasts Year-Round
WOEMA Hosts Webcasts & Podcasts Year-Round

WOEMA Podcasts & Webcasts

Throughout the year, WOEMA presents educational webinars and special interest podcasts focused on the field of Occupational & Environmental Medicine.

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VISIT WOEMA'S SILICA MEDICAL EXAM PRACTITIONER ROSTER

WOEMA has launched an online roster of self-identified medical facilities offering silica surveillance exams.  We will be adding to this roster as more facilities become available.  Currently, the roster focuses on northern and southern California.

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