Press Center

Press Center

Read the latest ACOEM press releases regarding occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) issues.
ACOEM Leaders Educate and Advocate in Capitol Hill Meetings

ACOEM leadership participated in Capitol Hill meetings in March 2026 to share the importance of maintaining stable funding for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) programs that support Occupational & Environmental Medicine (OEM) Residency programs.

More Days of Telework Linked to Decreased Physical Fitness

A study in the February 2026 issue of JOEM highlights the need to support physical health for remote workers.
 

ACOEM Applauds Reinstatement of NIOSH Workforce, Emphasizes Importance of Protecting Worker Health Research

Employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have been fully reinstated, reversing prior staffing reductions at the federal research agency.

Declining Global Burden of Extreme Heat or Cold Exposure in Older Adults

There is a 'critical need' for climate policies targeting aging populations, states a report in the January 2026 issue of JOEM.

ACOEM and ICOH Strengthen Global Collaboration in Occupational Health

Signed during the ICOH Midterm Meeting in Naples, Italy, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reflects a shared commitment to advancing research, education, and professional exchange across borders.

How Can Health Organizations Respond to Climate Change?

Practical strategies from 'health systems implementing climate action,' as published in a special editorial in the December 2025 issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

French Mayors Face High Rates of Burnout

Evidence of 'unique cual burnout profile' among elected officials, reports a study in the November 2025 issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Occupational Hearing Loss: Updated Data on Risks

Millions of workers exposed to noise and/or ototoxic chemicals, reports a study in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

ACOEM Relocates Headquarters to Schaumburg Towers — A Strategic Move for the Future

After two decades at 25 Northwest Point Boulevard in Elk Grove Village, ACOEM is turning the page and embracing a new chapter.