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    The rise in legal drugs usage and its impact on the workplace

    Date: February 26, 2020, 11:30am – 1:00pm
    Organizer:
    SHRM RGV (Chapter 390)
    Location:
    Cambria Hotel McAllen Convention Center
    701 S Ware Rd
    McAllen, TX 78501
    (956) 618-7207
    Price:
    Pre-Payment Registration Fee: Members $25, Non-Members $35, Students $15.
    Event Type:
    Meeting
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    The rise in legal drugs usage and its impact on the workplace

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    Goals and objectives:

    • A brief history of Marijuana
    • New and legal drugs
    • What is CBD / HEMP?
    • What can and can’t do with CBD/HEMP users
    • Challenges for employers
    • Available resources and testing

    SPONSOR FOR THE MONTH:

    Speaker: Diego A. Loera (LinkedIn)

    Diego is the Industrial Director at NOVA Medical Centers in McAllen, TX. 

    “Nova Medical Centers is the fastest-growing 100% Occupational Medicine service provider in the Healthcare industry. We achieve our success by providing exceptional, turnkey services for the health and wellness of America's workforce and by delivering unparalleled cost savings to employers. Whether pre-employment testing is needed or effective injury management is required, Nova Medical Centers is the leader for delivering 21st-century Occupational Medicine services that save employers time and money.”

    Under his direct supervision, NOVA Medical Centers McAllen treated over 1100 work-related injuries in 2019 alone.

    Diego believes integrity and works ethics go a long way. Having a BBA in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of Texas Pan-American in Edinburg TX. He has a strong background in operations management, business development, and outstanding customer service.

    Being in Occupational Medicine with NOVA Medical Centers for almost seven years, Diego has developed strong knowledge and skills to help clients with their Occ Med needs, from injury care to pre-employment services. His goal is to educate clients on recent changes in the industry, also to keep them in compliance with new regulations, industry trends and being a reliable resource for business owners, operation, safety, and human resources managers.