Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety

04/09/2026

In recognition of Occupational Health Nurses (OHN) Week and National Public Health Week (NPHW), we are highlighting the work of Dr. Carolyn Porta, Director of the Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing (OEHN) program and our OEHN students.

Dr. Porta was co-lead author on a study published in the Journal of Nursing Management entitled "Work Aspects Related to and Protective of Nurse Burnout During the Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study." This collaborative study highlighted the urgency to address nurse burnout.

Learn more at:
https://mcohs.umn.edu/carolyn-porta-published-in-journal-of-nursing-management/

Dr. Porta and OEHN students will be attending the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) national conference April 26-28.

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Dr. Carolyn Porta, Director of the Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing (OEHN) program, is co-lead author on a study recently published in the Journal of Nursing Management entitled Work Aspects Related to and Protective of Nurse Burnout During the Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. The ai

02/10/2026

Mark your calendars and register now! Two upcoming webinars addressing worker health and safety in the cannabis industry.

March 3 @ 10am Central
Injuries, Illnesses, and Enforcement in California’s Cannabis Industry: Insights from OSHA Data

April 7 @ 10am Central
From Seed to Processing: Illnesses, Exposures, and Prevention in the Cannabis Industry

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Mark your calendars and register now! The Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS) will present two upcoming webinars addressing worker health and safety in the cannabis industry.

06/05/2025

Dr. Carolyn Porta, Director of the Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing (OEHN) program, recently wrote an article published in Workplace Health & Safety entitled Total Worker Health® is Incomplete Without Trauma Intelligence™. The article stressed the role of trauma intelligence as a key component of Total Worker Health®, which emphasizes whole worker well-being.

https://mcohs.umn.edu/total-worker-health-is-incomplete-without-trauma-intelligence/

05/13/2025

This study by PhD candidate Jacob Cassens was supported by funding from the MCOHS Pilot Projects program. It's another example of the incredible work our graduate trainees and pilot project recipients are doing to advance .

As warmer weather returns to much of the United States, people are venturing outside again, bringing them into contact with ticks that substantially

05/09/2025

An important update from MCOHS Director Susan Arnold on the NIOSH funding cuts and the impact to MCOHS. The elimination of NIOSH places the future of MCOHS and our entire national occupational health and safety infrastructure in jeopardy.

A letter from MCOHS Director, Dr. Susan Arnold. The elimination of NIOSH places our entire national occupational health and safety infrastructure in jeopardy.

04/04/2025

On April 1st, the NIOSH workforce was fired, ending 50 years of infrastructure and programs that reduced and prevented workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths. The loss of vital NIOSH programs puts the health and safety of American workers at risk.

You can help! Take action today - call your legislators and help us spread awareness on social media.

Learn more at https://mcohs.umn.edu/save-niosh/

03/31/2025

Register now for the April webinar from the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS). Tuesday, April 8 @ 10am Central. The topic will be "Trauma Intelligence in Occupational Health" with Dr. Carolyn Porta.

Register at https://z.umn.edu/mcohswebapr

03/03/2025

Join us for the next MCOHS Webinar - Tuesday, March 11 @ 10am Central. PhD Candidate Jacob Cassens will present on his collaborative project evaluating tick-borne pathogen exposure risks among outdoor workers.

Register at https://z.umn.edu/mcohswebmar

02/10/2025

The February MCOHS webinar is tomorrow! Tuesday, Feb 11 @ 10am Central.

Houshang Darabi, PhD, Professor and Department Head in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago will discuss AI systems and development, applications and expected future impact in the field of occupational safety and health (OSH), and the role of OSH professionals.

Register at https://z.umn.edu/mcohswebfeb

12/04/2024

Have you experienced meetings that were time-wasters than productivity boosters? This webinar is an opportunity to discover the fundamentals to running meetings that truly make an impact.

Don't miss this webinar! Tues, Dec 10 @ 10am Central

Register online at:
https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S8rEpI6DR2eRjN5uKc5PpQ #/registration

09/25/2024

Registration is open for 2024-2025 Hearing and Spirometry Training and Refresher Courses! Don't "fall" behind - register now for Fall 2024 courses.

Learn more and register:
https://mailchi.mp/umn/ce-courses-fall2024

09/11/2024

Sweat it out!🥵 Zeke McKinney, MD, MHI, MPH, Residency Director for the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program, was recently featured in this CNN article highlighting the health benefits of saunas.

Up your cardiovascular health with these doctor-recommended home saunas.