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Recent environmental medicine research conducted by Anja Majewska PhD of Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience strongly suggests that pollution can have a substantial impact on the developing brain. Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discusses key points in Majewska’s study: Co-Director of the University of Rochester Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (UR-IDDRC) and professor a
According to a new study recently published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, spending time outdoors could positively affect an individual’s response to stress and anxiety. OEM Physician Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz highlights the study: They say nature is the best medicine. This time the people who are saying this age-old messag
The American Public Health Association (APHA 2023) Annual Meeting & Expo is slated to take place November 12 thru 15 at Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC). Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) Physician Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz features this APHA’s current call for short films: Ahead of APHA 2023, the American Public Health Association i
Citizens of rural municipalities across Antioquia and Cordoba in Bogota, Colombia are experiencing an unprecedented shortage of food and medicine. Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) Physician Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discusses the unique factors immediately impacting the area: After having their machinery destroyed by authorities, an illegal gold mining operation set up a protes
In continuation with his showcase of events for occupational medicine professionals, Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) Physician Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz highlights the upcoming National Association of Occupational Health Practitioners Conference: The National Association of Occupational Health Practitioners (NAOHP) Conference is an annual event where leaders in OEM meet to share relevant resources an
Increased cancer risk is an unfortunate occupational hazard of a career in the fire department. Seeking to encourage more research on this issue, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Firefighter Cancer Initiative hosts a Symposium each year to discuss how the community can work together to ‘extinguish cancer.’ OEM Physician Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discusse
A study recently published by the University of Chicago’s Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility is making a startling connection between low air quality exposure and cognitive development. Environmental Medicine Specialist Dr. Eli Hurowitz shares key details from the study’s findings: Led by Associate Director Geoffrey Wodtke, researchers at the Universit
The American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC) is set to celebrate its 107th annual event April 16 thru 19, 2023. Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) Specialist Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz highlights upcoming deadlines for professionals interested in attending: Professionals in occupational medicine: mark your calendars and save the date! The 107th American Occupational Health Conferenc
St. Luke’s University Health Network Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) at Care Now rings in the next quarter century and more after celebrating a major milestone! Fellow occupational medicine specialist Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz shines the spotlight this week on St. Luke’s 35th anniversary: The Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) Department a
In his commitment to keeping pace with the Occupational Medicine field, physician and specialist Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz featured last month’s announcement from NASEM regarding PFAS exposure and expanded testing. But since the announcement, many clinicians and doctors have started asking their own questions about how to order a PFAS blood test… Dr. Hurowit
According to a new study from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and MEdicine (NASEM), it is critical that individuals exposed to PFAS receive additional testing following prolonged exposure. Environmental Medicine Specialist Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discusses the suggestion: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) are urging the CDC to adop
In 2008, Laura Putnam founded Motion Infusion out of a realization that movement is essential not only for the body, but also for the brain. Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discusses her forward thinking take on workplace wellness: According to leader in the industry, Laura Putnam, wellness should be fun. But there's no ‘would’ve, could’ve
Across the country and around the world, many people are still struggling to deal with the effects and symptoms of ‘long COVID.’ Occupational Medicine Specialist, Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz responds to a difficult question many Americans are now asking: does long COVID qualify for SSDI? The short answer is ‘yes, no and maybe
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This week, Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz recognizes St. Luke’s Occupational Medicine for receiving the Excellence Award for Environmental Health and Safety from the Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association (MAEA). Congratulations, team! The Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association (MAEA) is shining the spotlight on St. Luke’s Occupational Medicine! This Spring 2023, the organizatio
The National Health Research Institutes (NHRI) have announced that the organization will launch health surveys with a focus on environmental health and medicine. OEM Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz shares the details of the proposed public health survey: In Taiwan, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NHRI specialty subset) have announced that they wil
A new Occupational Health and Medicine Clinic is opening up in Michigan! Occupational and Environmental Medicine Specialist Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz shares the details (including the Clinic’s hours of operation): The Elmira Occupational Health and Medicine Clinic is a new treatment facility opened by Munson Healthcare. Serving the state of Michigan and professionals i
At the Safety Services Manitoba 2023 Occupational Health and Safety Conference, safety leaders and healthcare providers set the focus on mental health. Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discsuses the dominant key takeaway of this year’s event: Earlier this month, leaders from Manitoba’s largest safety services and occupational health organizations came together to discuss pertinent issue
February 16-17, 2023, the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) welcomes medical field professionals and students to attend a Medical and Health Sciences Research Program. OEM Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz shares the details of the upcoming event: The upcoming Medical and Health Sciences Research Digital Program is a two day event whic
According to a study recently published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, embracing a healthy lifestyle may not be enough for an individual to prevent the onset of dementia or Alzheimer’s. Occupational Medicine Physician Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discusses the findings: With so few treatment options currently available for dementia, the medical community ha
Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) Physician Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discsuses recent research that has uncovered a new technique for diagnosing individuals with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that impacts an individual’s breathing and digestion systems. Progressive in nature, CF is often associated with early and sudden death, as th
Los Angeles, CA based Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physician Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz shares the roster of commendable medical professionals who have earned their tickets as finalists for the Health Care Heroes Awards from Business Journal in 2022: Health Care Heroes is an annual award ceremony hosted by Business Journal which sets out t
Occupational Medicine Specialist, Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz highlights the opening of a new health clinic in Fayetteville, Arkansas that specializes in treating long covid patients. 1 in 13 adults in the United States exhibits symptoms or warning signs of long COVID symptoms. Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz and his fellow medical professionals in the healthcar
To say September 11, 2001 was a traumatic date would be a gross understatement — especially in regards to the first responders who rushed to the World Trade Center. For many of these heroes, the fight is still on-going, due to environmentally-impacted health conditions many now face 21 years later. OEM Specialist, Dr. El
Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physician, takes a look at a recent study out of Mount Sinai that draws potential connections between chemical exposure and liver disease: In a study published in New York, NY on July 6, 2022, researchers at Mount Sinai have reported that there may be a lin
In the latest episode of the What’s up, Doc? Podcast from Mercyhealth, OEM Robert Marshall, MD discusses a variety of topics within his area of specialty. Fellow physician, Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz highlights key moments from the episode: In his What’s up, Doc? podcast episode debut, Occupational Medicine Specialist Dr. Robert Marshall discusses th
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