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Study Details Air Pollution and Health Impacts of Oil and Gas Production in the United States
The May 2023 edition of Environmental Research Health includes an article investigating the contribution of methane emissions from oil and gas production on air quality and health impacts. The study assesses air quality and health impacts “associated with ozone, fine particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide from the oil and gas sector in the US in…
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California Breathing Releases “Asthma Inequities in Black Californians” Infographic
California Breathing has released an infographic detailing information about asthma in the Black community. It highlights numbers of Black Californians with asthma; emergency department visits, hospital stays, and deaths related to asthma; and medication use. The infographic with full information can be found here.
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Celebrating New Landmark Clean Air Policies in California
May is Asthma Awareness Month, and we can think of no better way to mark the occasion than to celebrate recent decisions by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that will improve the air and help people breathe easier. Late last week, CARB adopted two groundbreaking regulations that will significantly reduce pollution from freight transportation,…
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NHLBI Offers Resources for Asthma Awareness Month
For Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in 2023, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Learn More Breathe Better program is pleased to announce a new toolkit of asthma resources. For this year’s observance, NHLBI is focusing on asthma’s impact on different U.S. communities. Visit nhlbi.nih.gov/AsthmaMonth for materials on how asthma affects women, Hispanic/Latino, Black,…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Probiotics and Asthma
Michael D. Cabana, MD, MPH, The Michael I. Cohen, M.D., University Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Physician-in-Chief, The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, presented “Probiotics and Asthma” on April 25, 2023. To view the full presentation, click here. RAMP hosts regular convenings for CHWs, promotoras, and others providing asthma education.…
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The Future of Healthcare and Indoor Air Quality
The healthcare sector can play a critical role in improving the indoor environment for people with poorly controlled asthma. Recent policy wins in California and elsewhere underscore this important relationship. But even as RAMP works to successfully implement California’s asthma home visiting policies, and support groups doing similar work in other states, there’s the question…
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The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Releases Article on Passive Monitoring of Nighttime Respiratory Symptoms
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology’s January 2023 edition includes an article on applications of passive monitoring of nighttime respiratory symptoms in chronic asthma management. The study demonstrated “passive monitoring of nighttime respiratory breath sounds had a higher adherence rate than pulse oximetry. This novel digital application serves as a basis for further studies…
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EPA Releases New Flood Cleanup and Mold Resources
In the spring, 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency released new resources focused on flood cleanup and mold, an asthma trigger. The series of one-pagers are valuable for outreach activities with state and local agencies, community organizations, and the public. For more information on Flood Cleanup and Indoor Air Quality, click here. For more information…
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Updated California Directory of In-Home Asthma Services
As part of our Health Care Equity goal, we continue to support asthma home visiting programs, Medi-Cal managed care plans, and other partners to effectively implement California’s groundbreaking policies: Asthma Remediation and Asthma Preventive Services. No matter where you are in the process, we can support your work through no-cost Technical Assistance to stakeholders across…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Gas Stoves and Asthma
John Balmes, M.D., professor of medicine emeritus at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), professor of environmental health sciences emeritus in the School of Public Health at UC Berkeley, and attending physician in the Division of Occupational, Environmental and Climate Medicine (OECM) and the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco…
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Webinar Recording: Navigating Mature and Emerging IAQ Technologies in Your Schools for COVID and Beyond
The Environmental Protection Agency has released its webinar, “Navigating Mature and Emerging IAQ Technologies in Your Schools for COVID and Beyond,” as an online resource. Recorded in December, 2022, the webinar features expert speakers exploring various indoor air quality (IAQ) technologies and how they’re able to help schools reduce airborne viruses. It also contains information…
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EPA Provides Tips and Resources for Home and Family Safety After a Flood
Following a flood, standing water and wet materials can lead to mold, a common asthma trigger. With all of the rain in California this winter, the guidance from the Environmental Protection Agency may be useful for preventing the negative health impacts of flooding. The EPA has a series of resources detailing ways to protect your…