Greetings Central States Occupational and Environmental Medicine Association (CSOEMA) members, constituents, and all those interested in learning more about CSOEMA!

As the 2026–2027 President of the Central States Occupational and Environmental Medicine Association, I am honored to serve a community that remains one of the largest component societies within the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). As a physician-led organization, established in 1919, CSOEMA proudly represents all members across ten central states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

As you consider your involvement with CSOEMA, I hope you continue to find value in three core benefits:

Continuing Education:
We remain committed to offering relevant, high-impact topics for occupational health professionals. Looking ahead, we will continue to build on our strong foundation by delivering high-quality educational programs and seminars. These provide not only CME and CE/ANCC opportunities, but also a forum to exchange ideas, benchmark practices, and support one another professionally.

Networking:
Our meetings create space for meaningful collaboration. By connecting with fellow Occupational and Environmental Medicine professionals, we share insights, refine our approaches, and strengthen our professional community.

Promoting Our Specialty:
Through active engagement, we elevate the visibility of Occupational Medicine. By attracting new providers and highlighting the impact of our work, we reinforce the value we bring to worker health and safety.

At the same time, we are always striving to improve. Your feedback is essential—we welcome your ideas for seminar topics and speakers that will further strengthen the educational experience of our members. If you are interested in contributing to CSOEMA, I encourage you to get involved. Regardless of where you are in your career—from resident to retired member—your perspective matters, and our organization is strongest when it reflects the diversity of our membership and specialty. Opportunities to engage include connecting with our leadership team, serving as a speaker, or co-chairing one of our semi-annual seminars. These roles are time-limited yet highly rewarding, and your contributions will be deeply valued.

Finally, I would like to thank my fellow CSOEMA leaders as we continue to cultivate the future of the Association, including the Executive Committee, Board of Governors, and our Executive Director.

Please continue to check our website for updates, read and contribute to the CSOEMA Connection newsletter, explore CSOEMA initiatives, and share your ideas on how we can better serve you.

It is a privilege to be entrusted with this role, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you. I look forward to working together and to seeing you at our upcoming meetings and social events.

Sincerely,
Malgorzata “Margaret” Hasek, MD, MPH, FACOEM, FACPM

• If it is time to renew your membership, visit the ACOEM website click on Membership and Subscriptions, and click the RENEW button. 
• For a limited time, when you refer a colleague to join ACOEM, you’ll both save on membership dues.
• Please also consider supporting the Central States Occupational and Environmental Medicine Foundation (CSOEMF), which advances resident engagement and educational initiatives to promote our specialty.