OccPod: the official ACOEM podcast

Thank you for joining us for another episode of OccPod, ACOEM’s official podcast. In this episode, Dr. Nabeel is joined by Dr. Yohama Caraballo-Arias, an occupational physician and an internationally recognized expert in workplace health and well-being. She is currently a visiting researcher and professor at theUniversity of Bologna, Italy, and recently published her book, “The 7 secrets to happiness at work: Neuroscience for Healthy, Productive and Happy Work Life,” available on Amazon. English: https://www.amazon.com/secrets-happiness-work-Neuroscience-Productive/dp/B0F5NTML1T [https://www.amazon.com/secrets-happiness-work-Neuroscience-Productive/dp/B0F5NTML1T] Spanish: https://www.amazon.com/Los-secretos-felicidad-trabajo-Neurociencia-ebook/dp/B0C6R78J9J?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1 [https://www.amazon.com/Los-secretos-felicidad-trabajo-Neurociencia-ebook/dp/B0C6R78J9J?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1] Dr. Caraballo-Arias’ research on happiness can be foundhere:   https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yohama-Caraballo-Arias [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yohama-Caraballo-Arias] https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=i6djJOIAAAAJ&hl=es [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=i6djJOIAAAAJ&hl=es]

Thank you for joining us for another episode of OccPod,ACOEM’s official podcast. In this episode, Dr. Nabeel is joined by Dr. Mani Berenji to discuss the public health effects of the LA wildfires, which burned from January 7 to 31, 2025. Dr. Berenji discusses her personal experience, both as an occupational and environmental medicine physician in LA and as an Angeleno, and advises on the short- and long-term hazards of the wildfires and site cleanup. Dr. Berenji recommends this webinar for clinicians, “VirtualGrand Rounds: Southern California Wildfire Response - What Clinicians Need to Know,” available here: https://www.cmadocs.org/store/info/productcd/CME25_0129_VGROUNDS/t/virtual-grand-rounds-Southern-California-Wildfire-Response-What-Clinicians-Need-to-Know [https://www.cmadocs.org/store/info/productcd/CME25_0129_VGROUNDS/t/virtual-grand-rounds-Southern-California-Wildfire-Response-What-Clinicians-Need-to-Know] See links below for more public health resources in responseto the Southern California Wildfires. California Medical Association’s Wildfire Resources: https://www.cmadocs.org/wildfires [https://www.cmadocs.org/wildfires] U.S. Small Business Association’s Disaster Assistance: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance [https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance] LA County’s Public Health Fire Safety and Health Information:http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/wildfire/ [http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/wildfire/] LA County DPH Health Advisory (January 13, 2025) http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/eprd/lahan/alerts/LAHANFire011325.pdf [http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/eprd/lahan/alerts/LAHANFire011325.pdf] Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) SouthernCalifornia Wildfire Response: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Southern-California-Wildfire-Response/Pages/default.aspx [https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Southern-California-Wildfire-Response/Pages/default.aspx] Coalition for Clean Air Wildfire Smoke and Safety Resources https://www.ccair.org/wildfire-and-smoke-safety-resources/ [https://www.ccair.org/wildfire-and-smoke-safety-resources/] Protecting yourself during fire cleanup: https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/cleaning-up-after-the-la-wildfires-is-dangerous-heres-how-to-protect-yourself?utm_campaign=5947416-crisis-communications [https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/cleaning-up-after-the-la-wildfires-is-dangerous-heres-how-to-protect-yourself?utm_campaign=5947416-crisis-communications]

Thank you for joining us for another episode of OccPod, ACOEM's official podcast. In this episode, Erin and Dr. Nabeel are joined by Dr. Maria Starchook-Moore to discuss recent initiatives by ACOEM's Private Practice Section. Dr. Starchook-Moore discusses her personal experience as an occupational and environmental medicine physician and outlines the goals of the Private Practice Section, which aim to share information on starting a practice through podcasts, webinars, and mentorship. An important note for our listeners – OccPod will be going on an editorial hiatus until further notice. Now is the perfect time to go back and revisit the full catalog of OccPod episodes!

Thank you for joining us for another episode of OccPod, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine's official podcast. In this episode, Erin and Dr. Nabeel are joined by Dr. David Caretto for a conversation about planning a successful medical conference. For over 100 years, ACOEM's annual conference has been the American Occupational Health Conference, or AOHC. Planning a successful conference means weaving together education, experience, and the best and brightest in occupational and environmental medicine, or OEM. Dr. Caretto currently serves as Regional Medical Director of Employee Services at Sutter Health – he also served as the Program Chair for AOHC 2024, which was held in Orlando, Florida earlier this year. As always, thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe!

Thank you for joining us for another episode of OccPod. In this episode, Erin and Dr. Nabeel are joined by Dr. Matt Hamm to discuss his journey in occupational and environmental medicine, and developments in expanding opportunities for residents interested in OEM. Dr. Hamm is the Medical Director of the Exposure Response Call Center at the Occupational and Environmental Network (OEHN) and a consultant in occupational health. He leads ACOEM's OEM Pipeline Task Force and recently completed a residency in occupational and environmental medicine at Harvard. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a new episode of OccPod!