Call for Nominees -- ACOEM Annual Awards 

The 2011 ACOEM Awards season has begun! The Awards Committee invites you to submit the names of individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) for consideration for one of ACOEM’s awards. Read more . . .

JOEM Study Addresses How Ultrafine Particles Could Increase Coronary Risk in Firefighters

Exposure to high levels of ultrafine particles may be an important contributor to the risk of coronary heart disease in firefighters, reports a study in the August issue of JOEM. The August JOEM CME tests are now also available on line – earn up to 3 CME. 

Announcing Guidance for the Medical Evaluation of Law Enforcement Officers

Now available, ACOEM’s national consensus Guidance for the Medical Evaluation of Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs). This new electronic tool provides physicians responsible for the medical evaluation and/or treatment of LEOs with the information to make medical qualification recommendations that promote LEO health and safety. Order your subscription today. Read more. . .

Treatment Guidelines for Injuries to Hip and Groin Now Available – New Chapter to Occupational Medicine Practice Guidelines

ACOEM has published new medical treatment guidelines for injuries of the hip and groin. The new guidelines, which represent the latest chapter in ACOEM’s Occupational Medicine Practice Guidelines, are available now via ACOEM’s APG-I and will be included in the Third Edition to be published fall 2010. Call 847/818-1800 or access the APG-I. 

ACOEM Releases New Electronic Product for Guideline Users

APG-I “PLUS” allows wider on-line access to key treatment information including state-specific recommendations. Read more. . . 

Study Shows Benefits of Treating Sleep Apnea in Truck Drivers

For commercial motor vehicle drivers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), effective treatment lowers health care costs and disability rates, reports a study in the May issue of JOEM. Read more. . .

Healthy Workforce Now Initiative Launched

ACOEM's "Healthy Workforce Now" is an advocacy initiative intended to focus national attention on the need for health promotion and prevention in the workplace as a part of health reform.