Thursday, February 1 (Online) &
Friday, February 2, 2024 (In-Person | Berkeley, CA)
Climate change is pressing public health crisis that is already impacting the world of work. Join the Northern California Centers for Occupational and Environmental Health for a deep dive into the chemical, biological, and physical hazards of navigating climate extremes. Learn about the rising prevalence of Valley Fever, a fungal infection caused by inhaling dust or soil particles, particularly in drought-affected regions. Discuss the impacts of rising temperatures on worker safety, heat-related illness, and challenges faced by indoor and outdoor workers including in warehouses and construction. Explore emerging research on the health impacts of wildfire smoke and debris exposure, and the role of protective measures, especially for vulnerable populations.
Leverage the convenience of remote learning on Thursday, February 1st, and tune in online for a live stream on emerging research and treatment updates, with the opportunity to view recorded lectures in advance. Then join us in person on Friday, February 2nd, for a day of interdisciplinary collaboration, case-based workshops, and networking. Connect with peers from medicine, nursing, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, and allied disciplines to apply what you've learned in a case-based approach incorporating upstream prevention, downstream treatment, and the identification of regulatory successes, gaps, and challenges. Finally, practice communicating about these critical health issues to targeted audiences including workers, patients, employers, the general public, and policy makers.
