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RAMP CHW Meeting: Wildfire smoke updates
On August 12th, RAMP hosted a CHW meeting on wildfire smoke updates and resources. It included: -The latest research on wildfire smoke presented by Stephanie Holm, MD, MPH, Co-Director of the Western Stated Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit. -How to select air cleaners for your clients and resources on proper use and maintenance from Anne…
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California Health Care Foundation Releases “Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity in California — 2024 Edition”
The California Health Care Foundation has released the 2024 Edition of its “Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity in California” report. The report highlights that people of color face barriers in accessing health care, receive suboptimal treatment, and are most likely to experience poor outcomes in the healthcare system. The report includes several asthma-related metrics.…
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EPA Updates EJScreen Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool
The US Environmental Protection Agency has updated EJScreen, an Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool, for the current year. The update includes many new features, including environmental indicators and map layers, updated demographic and environmental data, interface improvements, and more. For full information and to use EJScreen, click here. In addition, the EPA will be…
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Webinar: EPA Hosts “IEDOH Solutions for Asthma During Wildfire Events”; 8/14
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s Indoor Environments Division hosted the final webinar of its “Solving for Indoor Environmental Determinants (IEDOH) in Asthma” webinar series. “IEDOH Solutions for Asthma During Wildfire Events” took place Wednesday, August 14, at 11:00am Pacific Time. Attendees learned about risks from wildfire smoke; how to use the data, equipment, and community…
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RAMP’s TA: Helping to Build and Sustain Home-Based Asthma Services
Over the last three years, in partnership with the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) and with support from the US Environmental Protection Agency, RAMP has provided technical assistance (TA) to improve the capacity of states and communities to expand and sustain in-home environmental asthma interventions through policy and systems change. To share the impact…
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Webinar Recording: Asthma Home Visiting Services for Tribal Communities
Asthma inequitably affects Tribal communities. Asthma home visiting services can help Tribes reduce asthma disparities while also addressing other challenges like poor housing quality and growing climate concerns including wildfire smoke. On Monday, June 3, 2024, RAMP hosted a webinar for participants to learn about: Speakers included: Both English and Spanish versions of the webinar…
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New Map Shows Where Californians Can Find Relief During Air Quality Emergencies
The California Air Resources Board has launched an interactive, statewide map that offers a one-stop-shop for information about the location and services available at Clean Air Centers, where communities can seek refuge during times of poor air quality, including periods of intense wildfire smoke. Built in collaboration with local air quality control districts, the online…
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Efficacy of Do-It-Yourself Portable Air Cleaners
In the June 2024 edition of Atmospheric Environment, an article examines the efficacy of do-it-yourself portable air cleaners. Researchers measured particulate matter, carbon dioxide, and more in communities exposed to wildfire and wood stove smoke while using do-it-yourself and commercial portable air cleaners. They found a reduction in particulate matter for both types of air…
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American Lung Association 2024 Asthma Care Coverage Webinar Recording Now Available
The American Lung Association hosted a webinar on May 2, 2024, providing an overview of annual data on Medicaid coverage and barriers to guidelines-based asthma care. The webinar recording contains data based on the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program guidelines, and also provides information about opportunities to expand asthma care through Medicaid services in…
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Funding Opportunity: Pacific Environment 2024 Grant Applications to Reduce Ship and Port Pollution Now Open; Letter of Intent Deadline 7/31
Pacific Environment has opened its 2024 grant applications for organizations to support work on ending ship and port pollution. Frontline organizations, community-based groups, and environmental justice organizations are encouraged to apply to help create safer and thriving port communities. Grant requests can be of any size, with the previous funding opportunity’s average grant size being…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: An Update on Guidelines-Based Practices in Asthma Management
On June 11, 2024, the RAMP CHW meeting focused on “An Update on Guidelines-Based Practices in Asthma Management,” presented by Dr. Andi Marmor, Pediatric Asthma/Allergy Clinic, San Francisco General Hospital, University of California, San Francisco. Slides from her presentation can be found here. The meeting recording is here. For more information, or to be added…
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CA Healthy Housing Coalition Hosting Webinar on Tenant Protections from Wildfire Smoke; 6/24
The California Healthy Housing Coalition’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Workgroup is hosting a series of webinars for tenant-serving organizations focused on IAQ, health, and tenants’ rights. This month the Workgroup will host a session focused on wildfire smoke with practical advice on ways tenants can protect themselves during wildfire smoke event. The webinar is scheduled…