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Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units Releases Pediatric Environmental Health e-Toolkit for Prevention
Do you get questions from parents about environmental health topics such air pollution? The Pediatric Environmental Health e-Toolkit (PEHT) is here to help! The e-Toolkit is a FREE mobile-friendly set of online tools designed for pediatric healthcare providers. You can search for topics by specific exposure sources (like indoor or outdoor air) or by the…
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Job Opportunity: Tracking California Recruiting New Director
Tracking California, a project of the Public Health Institute, is recruiting a new Director for its next stage of growth. The current Director, Paul English, plans to retire this coming spring after founding and successfully leading the program for over 20 years. With his leadership and support, the Tracking California team has worked to advance…
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We’ve Updated Our Directory of California’s Asthma Home Visiting Services!
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Asthma Associated with Lower COVID-19 Mortality
The Journal of Allergy or Clinical Immunology: In Practice released an article in its November 2023 edition comparing ”in-hospital COVID-19 outcomes among patients with asthma, COPD, and no airway disease.” Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study on patients admitted with COVID-19 by creating scores for mortality and sequential organ failure assessments and then compared the…
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Patients with Asthma Prioritize Short-Term Improvements Over Long-Term Risks
May 2023’s Journal of Allergy or Clinical Immunology: In Practice contains an article examining preferences of adults with asthma. Using an online survey, researchers found “Patients most valued fewer asthma attacks requiring urgent health care professional visits, fewer exacerbations requiring oral corticosteroids, and a reduced risk for oral thrush..” They also noted “patients were willing…
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Association Between E-Cigarette Use and Asthma in Adolescents
Preventive Medicine’s October 2023 edition contains an article examining the associations between use of e-cigarettes and asthma in adolescents. Researchers identified demographic and behavioral factors associated with e-cigarette use and conducted analyses using data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. The study found “e-cigarette use was significantly associated with asthma among adolescents.” To view…
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Disparities in Prehospital Care for Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations
The Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open contains an article in its October 2023 edition looking at disparities in prehospital care for pediatric asthma. Researchers looked at rates of prehospital administration of corticosteroids and bronchodilators by patient race, locations, and “resources relevant to children using the Child Opportunity Index (COI) 2.0.” They…
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Study Examines Methods of Cleaning Indoor Pollutants from Wildfires
The October 2023 edition of Science Advances includes an article researching methods of cleaning indoor environments that were contaminated by pollutants from wildfires. After injecting smoke into a test house for two weeks, researchers ran air purifiers, cleaned surfaces, opened windows and doors, and used other strategies to clean the space. Data indicated vacuuming, mopping,…
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood institute Releases Learn More Breather Better Resources in Spanish
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has released its Learn More Breather Better resources in Spanish. Covering issues such as asthma, COPD, and general lung health, the fact sheets and infographics are available for free online. To view the resources, click here.
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California Department of Public Health Releases Bilingual Video on Wood Dust and Asthma
The California Department of Public Health’s Work-Related Asthma Prevention Program has released a bilingual video in English and Spanish detailing the importance of preventing exposure to dust related to wood. The video features two workers telling their stories and how dust that can trigger work-related asthma is created by tasks they perform every day. To…
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EPA’s Pesticidal Air Treatment Devices Webinar Available Online
The US Environmental Protection Agency hosted a webinar on September 6, 2023, focused on research and regulation of pesticidal air treatment devices. Featuring the EPA’s Dr. Katherine Ratliff and Aline Heffernan, the webinar provides an overview of the EPA’s role in regulating devices that clean and treat pesticidal air. It also details the effectiveness of…
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Job Opportunity: Climate Campaign Director, Ports, with Pacific Environment
Pacific Environment is seeking a Climate Campaign Director to oversee its ports-related campaigning, including leading their cross-functional Ports for People campaign. This position will develop and lead strategies focusing on major ports to accelerate the implementation of zero-emission shipping. The position is full time and the ideal candidate would be located in Los Angeles or…