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Nursing Students Help Reduce ‘Asthma Van’ No-Shows using Telehealth
A study in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing’s April 2021 edition contains an article examining the impact of telehealth on no-show rates for a pediatric asthma mobile van. The researchers implemented an option for visits where parents could attend their child’s appointments while the parents were off-site. Using this method, they found that no-show rates…
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CDPH Highlights Regulations Protecting Workers from Wildfire Smoke
The California Department of Public Health is emphasizing Cal/OSHA’s Protection from Wildfire Smoke regulation in an effort to protect workers during wildfire events. The regulations are comprehensive, and require employers to: Identify harmful exposures Communicate and Train Reduce Workers’ exposure to wildfire smoke using engineering and administrative controls, and personal protective equipment CDPH has put…
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Webinar Recording: “Freight Automation: Dangers, Threats, and Opportunities for Health and Equity”
The Labor Network for Sustainability has released the recording of its webinar, “Freight Automation: Dangers, Threats, and Opportunities for Health and Equity.” Recorded in September, 2021, the webinar examines the realities of freight automation from multiple angles, and centers voices of communities and workers on the frontlines. Featured speakers include: Joel Ervice, Regional Asthma Management…
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Moving Forward Network Releases “Making the Case for Zero-Emission Solutions in Freight: Community Voices for Equity and Environmental Justice Report”
In mid-2021, the Moving Forward Network released a report on zero emissions in freight titled, “Making the Case for Zero-Emission Solutions in Freight: Community Voices for Equity and Environmental Justice.” The report focuses on frontline voices and community-led solutions to environmental, health, labor, and climate impacts of global freight systems. To view the report, click…
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Webinar Recording: Clear Skies, Healthy Lungs — Policies to Improve California’s Air Quality
On October 14, 2021, RAMP hosted a webinar, Clear Skies, Healthy Lungs: Policies to Improve California’s Air Quality. Partners at the American Lung Association, the California Air Resources Board and the California Energy Commission provided a timely update about a wide range of state policy efforts to reduce California’s significant air pollution and climate change…
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California Makes an Investment in Home Trigger Remediation
Starting in January, California’s Medicaid managed care organizations will be able to use Medicaid funding to pay for home trigger remediation for people with poorly controlled asthma! This financing win in support of a key component of asthma home visits comes under the auspices of CalAIM, a Medi-Cal reform effort. Specifically, as part of the…
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RAMP’s Wildfire Smoke Project
As California’s fire season grows, the health impacts from smoke do, too. Wildfire smoke is unhealthy to breathe and can be especially dangerous for those with asthma—and even more for those without the means to purchase air filters that can provide healthier air at home. A new initiative from RAMP, the Bay Area Air Quality…
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Advice on Preparing for Wildfire Season from the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association has created a guide comprised of three main tips as well as supplemental information for preparing for wildfire season. Written by Dr. John Balmes, an air pollution researcher with over three decades of experience, the article discusses the impact of climate change on wildfires, steps to take to protect yourself, and types of filters to utilize during wildfire…
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Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Releases Report on Electrification and Emission Reductions in Housing
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative has released, “Leading with Equity and Justice in the Clean Energy Transition: Getting to the Startling Line for Residential Building Electrification.” The report looks at opportunities and strategies for electrification and carbon emission reduction efforts in housing. The paper looks closely at equity concerns, offering a pathway for addressing the…
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US EPA Updates Indoor Air Quality Webpage with New Guidance
In the summer, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency updated its Emergencies and Indoor Air Quality webpage, offering new tips on how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters that affect indoor environments. Specifically, the guide looks at wildfires, power outages, hurricanes and flooding, extreme heat, snow and ice, earthquakes, and more. In addition, the…
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Helping Clients with Asthma Prepare for Wildfire Smoke Events
As everyone in California braces for what we anticipate being an extreme wildfire season, we are pleased to share with you a new tool, Helping Clients with Asthma Prepare for Wildfire Smoke Events: Tips for Asthma Educators. Wildfire smoke – a complex mixture of air pollutants – is unhealthy to breathe and can be especially…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Housing Habitability
Erin Le, JD, MPH, East Bay Community Law Center, presented “Housing Habitability” on June 22, 2021. To view the full presentation, click here. RAMP hosts regular convenings for CHWs, promotoras, and others providing asthma education. For additional information about future meetings, including how to join them, please visit our Community Health Worker Network page under “Get…