Resources
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California Health Interview Survey Releases Updated Local-level Health Data
The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research has updated its health data query tool, AskCHIS Neighborhood Edition™ (NE), with new topics and 2020 small area estimates that provide specific health and demographic data on Californians at progressively finer levels of magnification: legislative district, county, city, ZIP code, and census tract. Drawing upon the responses of…
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CAFA Virtual Summit Showcases Asthma Insights and Actions
To advance the collective work to reduce the burden of asthma, on June 14-15, RAMP hosted the 2022 Community Action to Fight Asthma (CAFA) Virtual Summit. Featuring expert presentations and peer discussions, the two days featured lessons and actions from asthma stakeholders in California and beyond. The Summit’s sessions covered a range of topics, and…
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Releases Asthma Infographic
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has released an infographic to help parents “know the signs of asthma” as well as providing a “guide to working with healthcare providers to help kids with asthma live full, active lives.” It includes statistics of incidence rates and demographics of children with asthma, as well. For more…
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E4TheFuture Releases Weatherization Barriers Toolkit
E4TheFuture has released a Weatherization Barriers Toolkit to offer “solutions for states to help income-eligible households where health and safety barriers often prevent” weatherization program participation. It reviews and covers asbestos, mold, fault combustion appliance venting, outdated wiring, and other hazards. To view the toolkit and find other resources, click here.
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California Department of Public Health Highlights Diisocyanate and Work-Related Asthma
Diisocyanates are a known cause of work-related asthma, but workers using the chemicals continue to get debilitating lung disease. For Asthma Awareness Month, the California Department of Public Health is highlighting the risks and providing resources to prevent work-related asthma. Tips include switching to safe chemicals and processes, using engineering controls, medical surveillance, and more.…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Asthma and Pregnancy
Dr. Michael Schatz with the Department of Allergy at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego and Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology: In Practice, presented “Asthma and Pregnancy” on May 3, 2022. To view the full presentation, click here. RAMP hosts regular convenings for CHWs, promotoras, and others providing asthma education. For additional information…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: An in-depth review of asthma medications and a review of the 2020 Focused Updates of the NHLBI Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (EPR-3)
Andrea Marmor, University of California San Francisco, presented “An in-depth review of asthma medications and a review of the 2020 Focused Updates of the NHLBI Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (EPR-3)” on March 24, 2022. To view the full presentation, click here. RAMP hosts regular convenings for CHWs, promotoras, and others providing asthma…
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Solutions and Resources to Address COVID-19 in Schools Recording from EPA Now Available
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools program has released a recording of its most recent webinar, “Solutions and Resources to Address COVID-19 in Schools: Establishing Lasting Improvements to Ventilation and IAQ.” The webinar features speakers from the Center for Green Schools at the US Green Building Council, 21st Century…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Multilevel Framework for Consider the Role of Racism in Asthma Outcomes
Dr. Neeta Thakur, Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician, University of California San Francisco, presented “Multilevel Framework for Consider the Role of Racism in Asthma Outcomes” on February 17, 2022. 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…