Total Worker Health in Action: December 2019 | NIOSH | CDC

Total Worker Health in Action: December 2019 | NIOSH | CDC

Director’s Buzz Today’s workers and employers face new challenges due to constantly evolving changes in work, the workforce, and the workplace. We at NIOSH and the Total Worker Health Program are expanding our focus on traditional indicators of occupational safety and health to better prepare for and respond to issues relevant to worker safety, health, and well-being. Read More

Center for Health, Work & Environment Partnership Helps Employers Address Mental Health The Center for Health, Work & Environment, a NIOSH-funded Center of Excellence for Total Worker Health, recently partnered with ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes) Colorado to develop a novel approach that helps employers address mental health. Read More

NIOSH Seeks Input: Developing a Workplace Supported Recovery Program Employers have a unique opportunity to protect and support workers while addressing the opioid crisis. The implementation of a Workplace Supported Recovery Program provides employers with an opportunity to both prevent the use of opioids and support recovery for workers. Read More

Updates from NIOSH Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health Find updates from the Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health, including links to webinars, videos, podcasts, and other online resources developed by the Centers. Additionally, learn more about program activities, staff announcements, and media highlights. Read More

News from NIOSH TWH Affiliates and Partners   Catch up on news from TWH affiliates and partners including: American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Offers TWH Track at AIHce Conference; The NIOSH Expanding Research Partnerships Webinar Series; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; and Women Still Face Barriers to Breastfeeding at Work. Read More