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.

Thursday, February 1st (Online) - Leverage the convenience of remote learning with a live stream and panel Q&A on emerging research and treatment updates, with the opportunity to view recorded lecture content in advance. 

Friday, February 2nd (In-Person, Berkeley, CA) - Join us in person 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.

We're thrilled to be hosting this event as the 46th Annual UC Berkeley Lela Morris Symposium, and 42nd Annual UC Davis Occupational and Environmental Medicine Symposium.

Registration Fees:

• General Registration: $245.00 ($295.00 after 1/10/24, registration closes 1/19/24)
• Students & Residents: $145.00 ($165.00 after 1/10/24, registration closes 1/19/24)

• General Registration: $75.00 ($95.00 after 1/10/24, registration closes 1/31/24)
• Students & Residents: $35.00 ($55.00 after 1/10/24, registration closes 1/31/24)

COEH is happy to make scholarship discounts available to full-time, matriculated university students and residents. Learners must register with their .edu email address, and provide degree / university information upon registration. Note: Student scholarship seats will be offered on a first come, first served basis. 

Sponsors:

This event is made possible through the joint providership of The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health UC Berkeley, and The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health UC Davis.

Accessibility:

If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) to fully participate in this event, please contact Michelle Meyer at coehce@berkeley.edu or (510) 642-8365 with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.