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Allergy & Asthma Network Releases Asthma Equity Explorer
The Allergy & Asthma Network has partnered with MITRE to develop the Asthma Equity Explorer, a free web-based database designed for researchers, scientists, health professionals, and research students. The Explorer allows you to dig into the data to see how asthma prevalence on the national, state, and local levels can lead to disparities and impact…
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NHLBI Releases Asthma in Our Communities Videos
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has released a series of videos focused on communities disproportionately impacted by asthma. These videos are designed to spread information about asthma disparities and what people with asthma can do to manage the condition. The three videos are focused on American Indian and Alaska Native Communities, the…
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On NPR’s All Things Considered, RAMP’s Director Discusses Health Impacts of Air Pollution from Richmond, CA, Refinery
From NPR on March 28, 2024: “Open flames shot upward from four smokestacks at the Chevron refinery on the western edge of Richmond, Calif. Soon, black smoke blanketed the sky. News spread quickly that day last November, but by word of mouth, says Denny Khamphanthong, a 29-year-old Richmond resident. “We don’t know the full story,…
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Community Action to Fight Asthma (CAFA) Virtual Summit: May 29-30, 2024
RAMP hosted the Community Action to Fight Asthma (CAFA) Virtual Summit on May 29-30, 2024. Day 1 of the Summit featured opening remarks by California Senate Majority Leader, Lena A. Gonzalez, followed by a panel on MediCal’s asthma policies and a presentation on the latest scientific research on indoor air quality. The day closed with…
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Children Now Releases 2024 California Children’s Report Card
Children Now has released its 2024 California Children’s Report Card, grading the state on its ability to support better outcome for kids up to age 26. The report details 33 wide-ranging issues, including asthma, and outlines recommendations to California’s leaders on how to give kids a chance to thrive. To view the full report, click…
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American Lung Association Releases “Boosting Health for Children: Benefits of Zero-Emission Transportation and Electricity” Report
In February 2024, the American Lung Association released “Boosting Health for Children: Benefits of Zero-Emission Transporation and Electricity,” a report detailing health benefits for children associated with a transition to zero-emission vehicles. Among the findings, the transition would prevent up to 508 infant mortality cases, 2.79 million pediatric asthma attacks, 2.67 million pediatric upper respiratory…
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RAMP Advocating for Policies to Improve Respiratory Safety of Air Cleaners in California
RAMP was proud to sponsor of SB 1308, The Ozone Safe Air Cleaners Bill, which would have directed the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to update California’s air cleaner regulation to align with current scientific evidence by setting a new ozone limit of 5 ppb, protecting the respiratory health of Californians. Unfortunately, the bill’s author,…
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American Lung Association Releases “Living and Breathing in California: Health Benefits of Clean Air Programs” Report
In February, 2024, the American Lung Association released a report titled, “Living and Breathing in California: Health Benefits of Clean Air Programs.” The report highlights clean air policies that are projected to deliver significant health protections, cut climate pollution, and advance the effort to deliver clean air to California’s most impacted communities. Results of the…
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California’s Asthma Mitigation Project Final Evaluation Report Released
The Asthma Mitigation Project (AMP) was a state of California-funded grant program that supported culturally and linguistically appropriate asthma home visiting services to individuals with poorly controlled asthma. AMP was administered by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation (SHF) and ended in 2023. AMP included a robust evaluation component led by Harder+Company Community Research, and…
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Changing High-Risk Asthma in Memphis through Partnership (CHAMP) Program Decreases Health Care Resource Use Among Children with Asthma
The Changing High-Risk Asthma in Memphis through Partnership (CHAMP) program was implemented in Shelby County, Tennessee, to improve pediatric care for children with asthma. The program used a multidisciplinary team of medical staff and community health workers to implement 24/7 call lines, a patient data registry, education programs, and more. Researchers reviewed outcomes before and…
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“Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions” Report and Webinar Recordings Available Now
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has published the consensus study report, “Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions.” Commissioned by the US Environmental Protection Agency and released in early 2024the consensus study considers the most up-to-date science on the health impacts of particulate matter and how…
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Asthma Disparities are Top Priority in the President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children
The Task Force is a collaboration among 18 Federal agencies, and they just published their priorities for the next five years. The four priority areas are: Asthma Disparities; Lead Exposures; Climate Change, Emergencies, and Disasters; and Chemical Exposures. Among their list of long-term actions to address Asthma Disparities are: Learn more here.