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Central Appalachia Coal Miner Summit

July 18, 2024 by daf4a@virginia.edu

Location: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon VA

Date: Sep 12, 2024 - Sep 12, 2024

Start Time: 9:00 am

End Time: 5:00 pm

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This conference is designed to provide physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, other health care providers, as well as coal miners and their caregivers the opportunity to learn about and discuss the advances in the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions of miners.

Topics
  • Role of women miners in Appalachian coal country
  • Black lung disease, including the impact of the 2024 silica dust rule
  • The challenges and importance of mine rescue in the health and safety of coal miners
  • Federal black lung benefits
  • The impact of fugitive coal dust in coal field communities

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