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Dear Rocky Mountain Academy Members: Here is an update on RMAOEM activities and issues of interest. 2006 Annual Educational Conference: We will again partner with Pinnacol Assurance for the 41st Annual Educational Conference to be held January 20-21, 2006 at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver. The conference will be Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. The theme is “Topics in Chronic Pain Management”. Please contact Kathleen Hughes if you have any suggestions for sponsors or exhibitors suggestions at kathleenhughes@hughesstuart.com. Details will be posted on the website (www.rmaoem.org). Constitution and by-laws: The revised Constitution and Bylaws were passed! They will be posted on the RMAOEM website. Enhancing regional participation: Thank you to those who completed the non-Denver metro area members survey. We have received some very good suggestions. The results will be reviewed in the fall newsletter, once all surveys have been received. There is still time for those who have not yet completed it to return it to me. The fax number is (303) 398-1452. Colorado Occupational Medicine Residency Program: Thank you to those who generously donated to the program. Website: We want your input on ways to make our website a more useful resource for members. Please visit the website at www.rmaoem.org and submit feedback for any additions or changes. To save mailing expenses, we encourage all members who have not already registered an email address to please do so such that we could forward the newsletter electronically in the future. Upcoming conferences of interest Colorado: DOWC Level II reaccredidation seminars will be held September 23-24 and November 4-5 2005. Those needing to renew this year should have received this information by mail. In addition, there will be a seminar on the new TBI guidelines October 14, 2005. Practical Guidance from the Experts on Prevention, Sampling Methods, Medical and Legal Impacts of Mold: Friday September 16, 2005 (8:00 am to 5:pm) Golden Community Center. Registration information: http://www.aiha-rms.org
Objectives: This seminar provides cutting edge information on the effects mold has on health and expands our understanding of the impacts presented by mold. The format will include informational presentations by experts in their respective fields. Topics include prevention, best sampling practices, remediation, health effects, medical aspects, legal ramifications, and status of litigation. Nationally recognized experts in the fields of microbial investigation, and legal and medical remediation cover all topics. Attendants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the experts. Bring your burning questions. Who Should Attend? Industrial Hygienists - Environmental Health and Safety Professionals - Attorneys - Building/Facilities Owners and Managers - Real Estate Professionals - Occupational Physicians Presentation Will Cover: · Best current practices for assessment, sampling and identification, of microbial contamination. Scheduled Presenters: Mr. Al Draper, Director, LVI Services, Inc., Shawnee, OK Mr. Mark Hodgson, Director, Indoor Environmental Quality, Clayton Group Services, Edison, NJ Christopher McDonald, Esq., Shook, Hardy, & Bacon L.L.P., Kansas City, MO Dr. Elena Page, MD, MPH, NIOSH Hazard Evaluations and Technical Assistance Branch Dr. Karin Pacheco, MD, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver, CO Dr. Doug Rice, PhD, Laboratory Director, CSU, Ft. Collins, CO Other states: We encourage members of other states to provide relevant information of interest, such as state news and upcoming conferences. Sincerely,
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| A Component Society of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine www.rmaoem.org John Hughes, MD 20 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100 Littleton, Colorado 80120 e-mail: johnhughes@msn.com (303)798-1009 |
Officers: Annyce Mayer, MD President Doug Scott, MD President Elect William Woo, MD Vice President John S. Hughes, MD, Secretary Treasurer Darrel Quick, MD, Past President Delegates to ACOEM: Hugh Macaulay, MD Brian Beatty, DO Velma Campbell, MD - Alternate Delegate Board of Directors: John Schumpert, MD Henry J. Roth, MD Bibi Gottschall, MD Denece Kesler, MD |
