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Business Wire
6 days ago
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- Business Wire
AIHA Announces New 2025-2026 Board Members, Prepares for Inaugural Strategic Meeting in New Orleans, LA
FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AIHA, the association for occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals, inducted its new Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term during its annual business meeting held during the AIHA Connect 2025 conference in Kansas City, MO. The AIHA Board will commence its first Strategic Planning meeting in July in New Orleans, LA, site of AIHA Connect 2026. The 2025-2026 Board of Directors includes officers: President: Bradley S. King, PhD, MPH, CIH President-Elect: Nancy M. McClellan, MPH, CIH, CHMM Vice President: Cheryl Marcham, PhD, CIH, CSP, CHMM, FAIHA Past President: Nicole M.H. Greeson, MS, CIH Secretary: Justine Parker, CIH, CSP, CPH, CHMM Treasurer: Lucinette Alvarado Rivera, CIH Treasurer-Elect: Eric R. White, MPH, CIH, CSP AIHA members serving as directors-at-large include: Isabel Bacarella, MPH, CIH, CSP Vanessa A. Brady, MS, CIH, CSP Matthew M. Dahm, PhD John R. Moore III, CIH, CSP Bradley Rodgers, MS, MBA, CIH, CSP Amy Snow, CIH 'Each member of AIHA's Board of Directors contributes their own unique perspectives and experiences,' said Lawrence Sloan, CEO of AIHA. 'Their knowledge, expertise, dedication, and passion support our mission of promoting and protecting worker health and will contribute significantly to our efforts as we continue to navigate the evolving landscape of occupational health and safety.' Sloan expressed his appreciation for the invaluable contributions made to AIHA by the outgoing Board members: Dina M. Siegel, CIH, CSP, CBSP, FAIHA, former past president; Pamela A. Kostle, CIH, FAIHA, former secretary; and Bryan Seal, PhD, CIH, CSP, CHMM, REHS; former director-at-large. 'Our Board members volunteer significant time and energy during their tenures, and for that we are grateful,' said Sloan. 'Their contributions to AIHA will have lasting effects on our organization and the health and safety of workers and communities around the world.' Details of Newly Elected 2025-2026 Board Members: Cheryl (Cheri) Marcham, PhD, CIH, CSP, CHMM, FAIHA, was elected Vice President. Marcham has previously served on the board as a director-at-large. She has volunteered with several AIHA groups including the Indoor Environmental Quality Committee, Academic Accreditation Panel, Conference Program Committee, Real-Time Detection Systems Committee, and more. She has authored or contributed to several AIHA publications, including serving most recently as Project Team Leader for the Aerosolized Infectious Agents Guidance Document and as Project Team member of the Hierarchy of Controls White Paper, which received the 2024 AIHA President's Award. Marcham is Associate Professor and Program Chair at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Isabel Bacarella, MPH, CIH, CSP, was elected director-at-large. Bacarella has been a member of AIHA since 2010 and previously served as Chair of the Women in Industrial Hygiene Committee, President of the Gulf Coast Local Section, and member of the AIHA Career and Employment Services Group. In 2016, she received the AIHA Outstanding Volunteer Member Award. Bacarella currently works as Manager of Gas Transmission & Midstream (GRM) Safety Operations at Enbridge in Houston, TX. Amy Snow, CIH, was elected director-at-large. Snow has served as Chair of the Healthcare Working Group, Lead of the Hazardous Drug Subcommittee (publishing the AIHA Hazardous Drug Surface Contamination Guidance Document), and Secretary of the Carolinas Local Section. Snow has also served on the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Volunteer Group. She currently works for Trinity - SafeBridge Consultants as a Managing Industrial Hygienist. Justine Parker, CIH, CSP, CPH, CHMM and Eric R. White, MPH, CIH, CSP moved from director-at-large roles on the Board to the officer positions of secretary and treasurer respectively. AIHA appreciates their continued support. About AIHA AIHA is the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) in the workplace and community. Founded in 1939, AIHA supports worker health and safety through our expertise, networks, comprehensive education programs, and other products and services that help companies maintain the highest professional and competency standards. AIHA serves as a resource for those employed across the public and private sectors and the communities in which they work. For more information visit
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Great discounts on orthopaedic mattresses: Up to 60% off for added comfort and spine health
If you've been waking up with a sore back or struggling to get quality sleep, now's the time to upgrade. There's a massive sale on orthopaedic mattresses, with discounts up to 60 %. These mattresses are designed to support your spine, ease pressure points and offer the right balance of firmness and comfort. Ideal for anyone dealing with back pain or simply wanting a better night's sleep, the options on offer cater to every budget. From memory foam styles to hybrid builds, the best orthopaedic mattresses are now easily accessible. Don't miss the chance to grab the best orthopaedic mattress for your space and finally sort out that lingering backache with a proper mattress for back pain. Results of a systematic review in the U.S. show that a medium-firm mattress promotes comfort, sleep quality and rachis alignment. (National Library Of Medicine. U.S.) Looking for a mattress that gives proper support without compromising on comfort? This Wakefit ShapeSense orthopaedic mattress ticks all the right boxes. Designed with high-density foam and TruDensity technology, it ensures zero sagging and steady back support over time. Ideal for back pain, this medium-firm mattress comes with a breathable cover and advanced memory foam layering. Wakefit ShapeSense Orthopedic Classic Memory Foam Mattress 8-Inch King Size 78x72x8 Inches Space Grey This Sleepyhead mattress blends comfort with clever design, thanks to its BodyIQ memory foam that adjusts to your body shape and sleeping style. With zero partner disturbance, a breathable cover and a balanced medium-firm feel, it's a great choice for those dealing with back pain. Plus, the 10-year warranty and trial period make it risk-free. Sleepyhead Original - 3 Layered BodyIQ Orthopedic Memory Foam Mattress | Zero Partner Disturbance | Medium Firm | 10- Years Warranty | 6-Inch Bed Mattress | 78x60x6 inches (Queen Size Mattress) This Livpure Smart orthopaedic mattress brings tech into your sleep routine with 5D SleepTech zones and ComfortScience foam. Designed to offer firm back support with curved layers for better spine alignment, it helps manage back pain while keeping things breathable and sweat-free. The high GSM washable cover adds a practical edge to the comfort it offers. Livpure Smart Ortho CURVX Memory and Curved Orthopaedic Mattress | 5D SleepTech Crafted Zones | ComfortScience US Tech Foam | High GSM Neon Washable Fabric |King Bed (78x72x6) inch, 10 Year Warranty The Sleep Company's SmartGRID Ortho Mattress brings science into your sleep with its patented Japanese grid tech and AIHA certification. The grid adjusts to your body while keeping airflow in check, making it perfect for back pain relief. It's medium firm, breathable, and designed to support a proper sleeping posture with lasting comfort through the night. The Sleep Company SmartGRID Ortho Mattress | Japanese Patented Technology | AIHA Certified | Medium Firm Orthopedic Mattress for Back Pain Relief | 10 Years Warranty | Queen Size Bed 78x60x5 SleepyCat's Original Ortho Mattress combines breathable comfort with supportive memory foam layers to help ease pressure points and maintain back alignment. Its AirGen™ Memory Foam works against trapped heat, keeping things cooler through the night. With a SoftTouch bamboo cover and medium firm feel, this mattress is ideal for consistent comfort and reduced partner disturbance. SleepyCat Original Ortho Mattress with AirGen™ Memory Foam | Medium Firm Feel for Balanced Comfort | 6 Inch |SoftTouch Bamboo Zipper Cover | 10 Years Warranty (Queen Size,72x60x6 Inch) The Centuary Spine Support Mattress is all about firm comfort for serious back support. Built with high-density coir, ortho foam and rebonded foam, it offers extra firm support and breathability. Its organic cotton fabric cover adds a soft finish while the antimicrobial shield keeps things hygienic. A solid pick for anyone dealing with back pain or posture issues. Centuary Mattresses Spine Support 6 inch Extra Firm Orthopedic Coir Mattress (Queen, 78X60X6) Sleepwell's Ortho Mattress blends memory foam with high-density Resitec foam to offer medium firm support for restful nights. Its breathable fabric cover keeps the mattress fresh, while anti-allergic Neem Fresher Technology adds an organic layer of protection. Designed for balanced spine comfort, this mattress comes with a 10-year warranty for lasting peace of mind. Sleepwell Ortho Mattress | High Density Resitec (HR) Foam | Medium Firm | Memory Foam | Breathable Fabric | Queen Size Mattress | 78X60X6 | 10 Yrs Warranty Flo's Aloe vera-infused mattress offers medium-firm support designed to relieve back pain and promote deep sleep. With PainRelease™ Technology, it targets pressure points and boosts circulation. The cotton blend cover and 3D Air-Flo™ Technology keep you cool and comfortable all night. Perfect for those needing extra spine support and a peaceful rest. Flo Ortho™ Aloe Vera Infused Orthopedic Mattress with PainRelease™ Technology | Medium Firm Feel | 8 inch Mattress in Queen Size (78x60x8 Inches) | 10 Year Warranty More picks for you with Amazon deals Best mattresses for a peaceful and comfortable sleep; Here are our top 8 picks for you Sleep better, live healthier: Orthopaedic comfort up to 70% off on Amazon Mattress matters: Find your dreamy match made in heaven; Nap like a champ! Orthopaedic mattresses are specially designed to provide targeted support to the spine, joints, and muscles. They help maintain proper alignment and reduce pressure points, making them ideal for people with back pain or posture issues. Look for a mattress with medium to firm support that contours to your body shape. Memory foam or high-resilience foam mattresses often work well. Also, consider thickness and any special features like pressure relief or cooling fabrics. Most orthopaedic mattresses last between 7 to 10 years, depending on usage and quality. High-quality materials like memory foam and high-density foams tend to last longer. Yes, they can also relieve pressure on joints, improve posture, reduce tossing and turning, and aid in better sleep quality for conditions like arthritis and sciatica. The author of this article holds a Masters Degree in Interior Design and has spent over a decade in research, teaching, and designing homes from scratch. Disclaimer: At Hindustan Times, we help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and products. Hindustan Times has an affiliate partnership, so we may get a part of the revenue when you make a purchase. We shall not be liable for any claim under applicable laws, including but not limited to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, concerning the products. The products listed in this article are in no particular order of priority.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
2025 Upton Sinclair Lecture: Protecting Miners: Insights Into Black Lung Disease and Regulatory Challenges
The lecture is one of the scheduled events during AIHA Connect, AIHA's annual conference and expo for OEHS professionals FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Howard Berkes, a distinguished award-winning journalist and retired NPR Investigations Correspondent, will deliver the 2025 Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture during AIHA Connect, the annual conference and expo for occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals hosted by AIHA. Berkes' lecture, titled "Protecting Miners: Insights Into Black Lung Disease and Regulatory Challenges," will delve into the hidden epidemic of severe black lung disease affecting coal miners, a crisis uncovered through his extensive investigative work. The lecture is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. CT on Monday, May 19, at the Kansas City Convention Center. His impactful work has revealed instances of progressive massive fibrosis exceeding official reports, alongside thousands of cases of excessive silica dust exposure and regulatory shortcomings. Attendees will learn about the significant changes prompted by these findings and hear compelling stories from the miners themselves. AIHA Connect 2025 will take place from May 19 to 21 at the Kansas City Convention Center. Media representatives interested in obtaining press passes for the Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture should contact Jessie Lewis, AIHA's director of marketing, at jlewis@ About the Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture The Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture for an Outstanding Occupational Safety and Health News Story of the Year was first awarded in 2000 by AIHA's Social Concerns Committee. The annual lecture highlights the importance of media in occupational safety and health, examines issues of relevance globally beyond members' plants and companies, involves the public in the cause of occupational safety and health, and recognizes good investigative reporting. The lecture is named in honor of political activist, Upton Sinclair, best known for his 1906 novel, The Jungle, which revealed the horrors experienced by workers in Chicago's meatpacking plants and led to major health and safety changes in the industry. About Howard Berkes Howard Berkes was a veteran NPR correspondent for 38 years, covering the American West, rural America, and later serving as an Investigations Correspondent. He earned over 40 journalism awards for his impactful reporting and was a 1997 Nieman Fellow at Harvard. Learn more at About AIHA AIHA is the association for scientists and professionals committed to ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace and community. Founded in 1939, we support our members with our expertise, networks, education programs, and other products and services that help them maintain the highest professional standards. AIHA serves those employed across the public and private sectors, as well as to the communities in which they work. For more information, visit
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
2025 Upton Sinclair Lecture: Protecting Miners: Insights Into Black Lung Disease and Regulatory Challenges
FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Howard Berkes, a distinguished award-winning journalist and retired NPR Investigations Correspondent, will deliver the 2025 Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture during AIHA Connect, the annual conference and expo for occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals hosted by AIHA. Berkes' lecture, titled "Protecting Miners: Insights Into Black Lung Disease and Regulatory Challenges," will delve into the hidden epidemic of severe black lung disease affecting coal miners, a crisis uncovered through his extensive investigative work. The lecture is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. CT on Monday, May 19, at the Kansas City Convention Center. His impactful work has revealed instances of progressive massive fibrosis exceeding official reports, alongside thousands of cases of excessive silica dust exposure and regulatory shortcomings. Attendees will learn about the significant changes prompted by these findings and hear compelling stories from the miners themselves. AIHA Connect 2025 will take place from May 19 to 21 at the Kansas City Convention Center. Media representatives interested in obtaining press passes for the Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture should contact Jessie Lewis, AIHA's director of marketing, at jlewis@ About the Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture The Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture for an Outstanding Occupational Safety and Health News Story of the Year was first awarded in 2000 by AIHA's Social Concerns Committee. The annual lecture highlights the importance of media in occupational safety and health, examines issues of relevance globally beyond members' plants and companies, involves the public in the cause of occupational safety and health, and recognizes good investigative reporting. The lecture is named in honor of political activist, Upton Sinclair, best known for his 1906 novel, The Jungle, which revealed the horrors experienced by workers in Chicago's meatpacking plants and led to major health and safety changes in the industry. About Howard Berkes Howard Berkes was a veteran NPR correspondent for 38 years, covering the American West, rural America, and later serving as an Investigations Correspondent. He earned over 40 journalism awards for his impactful reporting and was a 1997 Nieman Fellow at Harvard. Learn more at About AIHA AIHA is the association for scientists and professionals committed to ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace and community. Founded in 1939, we support our members with our expertise, networks, education programs, and other products and services that help them maintain the highest professional standards. AIHA serves those employed across the public and private sectors, as well as to the communities in which they work. For more information, visit
Associated Press
09-04-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
AIHA Launches Campaign to Restore NIOSH
AIHA, the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety, is taking action to restore staff and funding to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the face of devastating federal cuts. Created by the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act, NIOSH is the agency within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that is responsible for conducting research and making recommendations to prevent work-related illnesses and injuries. Reductions to NIOSH personnel planned by the Trump administration will leave 'only a fraction of its original workforce to manage select programs,' said AIHA CEO Lawrence Sloan. 'The proposed reductions effectively end the institute's ability to conduct essential research and provide guidance.' The scope of the cuts is 'unprecedented, affecting not just the staff and programmatic activities of NIOSH, but also the entire OEHS profession,' according to one industrial hygienist remaining at NIOSH, who did not have permission to speak on the record and therefore asked to remain anonymous. 'The scientific resources, expertise, and funding that NIOSH provides cannot be recreated elsewhere.' AIHA's campaign to restore NIOSH encourages professionals in OEHS and allied fields to contact their elected representatives about the importance of maintaining NIOSH staffing and programs. The campaign has already generated more than 3,700 messages to legislators. Individuals wishing to take action can message their representatives directly through the association's grassroots portal, which provides a prefilled letter. A PDF with information about the importance of NIOSH is also available to help advocates customize messages. 'Contact your representatives and urge them to support NIOSH's critical mission,' AIHA urged via LinkedIn. AIHA is also engaging with legislators and policymakers to advocate for the preservation of NIOSH and partnering with allied associations, including the American Society of Safety Professionals, the National Safety Council, and other members of the Intersociety Forum, a coalition of more than 20 OEHS associations, to present a unified response against the proposed cuts. In a letter dated April 4, more than 100 members of Congress joined multiple unions and AIHA in calling on President Donald J. Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to reverse the terminations at NIOSH. If the terminations stand, the letter states, 'millions of workers across the country will face greater risks to job injury, illness, and death.' Many stakeholders consider NIOSH the world's leading workplace health and safety agency, and the proposed cuts will affect programs ranging from mining safety research to the certification of personal protective equipment. The agency's programs include the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides monitoring and treatment for first responders and survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. World Trade Center Health Program staff are among the fewer than 150 NIOSH employees expected to remain after the cuts are enacted, representing a handful of the approximately 1,400 full- and part-time staff who worked at the agency as of late March 2025. However, advocates say the cuts 'will cripple the program's ability to adequately monitor and provide care,' as reported by USA Today. Other critical NIOSH programs have been eliminated, such as the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, which was created when Congress passed the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018. NIOSH describes the NFR as 'the largest effort ever undertaken to understand and reduce risk of cancer among U.S. firefighters.' The registration section of the NFR website became unavailable following reduction-in-force notices to agency staff. Sloan stressed that these cuts to NIOSH will send ripple effects through the OEHS field and suppliers due to loss of research and guidance. 'The elimination of programs dedicated to mining safety and PPE certification raises significant concerns about the future effectiveness of safety protocols and the availability of reliable protective equipment for workers,' Sloan said. 'For those who don't think the cost of NIOSH's $363 million annual budget is worth the investment in preventing workplace illnesses and injuries, this study estimated just three NIOSH case studies (with a cost of $5.1 million) has resulted in an annual economic value of $338 million to over $1.2 billion,' said AIHA President, Nicole Greeson. 'NIOSH provides a significant return on investment.' About AIHA AIHA is the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace and community. Founded in 1939, we support our members with our expertise, networks, comprehensive education programs, and other products and services that help them maintain the highest professional and competency standards. AIHA serves as a resource for those employed across the public and private sectors, as well as to the communities in which they work. [email protected] SOURCE: AIHA Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/09/2025 09:22 AM/DISC: 04/09/2025 09:22 AM
