Empowering Health Professionals: Catalysts for Climate and Health Activism – APHA Webinar

Zoom - Virtual

Climate change is the most existential threat to our health. All of us can take part in supporting policies and actions that combat the climate crisis and safeguard humanity. In this webinar, we will unite institutions and people across the health sector in leveraging their role as trusted communicators and important partners in the fight […]

Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions – EPA

Zoom - Virtual

Join for an Indoor Air Quality Science Webinar featuring the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) consensus study report Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions. The report can be accessed here: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27341/health-risks-of-indoor-exposure-to-fine-particulate-matter-and-practical-mitigation-solutions. Pre-register with the link below. Study Committee Chair Dr. Richard Corsi will present findings […]

Building Extreme Heat Resilience Through Innovative Solutions – APHA Webinar

Zoom - Virtual

The summer of 2023 was the hottest year on record. This warming will increase if we don’t act now to phase out fossil fuels and invest in solutions that equitably reduce heat. Heat kills more people than hurricanes, floods and tornadoes combined and threatens the health of vulnerable populations, such as seniors, laborers and children. […]

Why Indoor Chemistry Matters Workshop 3: Reaching Communities for Action

Zoom - Virtual

Register today for a free hybrid workshop focusing on select recommendations and findings from the National Academies report Why Indoor Chemistry Matters, which was sponsored by EPA. Speakers and participants at the workshop will explore various ways of improving indoor air quality in homes and public settings. Can also attend in-person in Washington, DC.

The Role of Type 2 Inflammation in Asthma, Allergy and Immunology – AAN Webinar

Zoom - Virtual

Type 2 inflammation is a systemic allergic response that is known to play a role in moderate-to-severe asthma, atopic dermatitis, nasal allergies and other conditions. In this webinar, learn what Type 2 inflammation is, how it affects certain conditions, and how it is treated. We will be joined by board-certified allergist William Carr.

Asthma and Your Environment: A Learn More Breathe Better® Webinar

Zoom - Virtual

Register to attend “Asthma and Your Environment: A Learn More Breathe Better® Webinar” on April 17 at 1:00 p.m. EDT! Health is affected by the places where we live, work, learn, and play. Lung health is no exception! In this webinar, the Learn More Breathe Better program will look at the ways a variety of […]

WEBINAR: Tobacco-Free Parks: Keeping Michigan Parks Healthy and Beautiful for All

Zoom - Virtual

This webinar will discuss the benefits of commercial tobacco-free parks, beaches, and recreation areas. There will be practical tips for drafting, implementing, and enforcing these policies, and the presentation will feature a case study on the adoption and implementation of the Grand Rapids tobacco-free parks ordinance. There will an update about how the explosion in […]

Review of CNC Guidance on Mitigating the Risk of Transmitting Respiratory Infections During Nebulization

Zoom - Virtual

Join us at Aerogen for an exclusive continuing education experience as leading experts provide an update on the latest guidance from the COPD Foundation Nebulizer Consortium on how to mitigate the risk of transmitting a respiratory infection during a nebulization treatment. Following completion of this course participants will be able to: Examine the safety and […]

Racism and Other Macrosocial Determinants of Health: Moving from Explanation to Action

Zoom - Virtual

Racism is a social and moral crisis, as well as a public health threat. In addition to causing direct physical damage, racism is embodied covertly through social, behavioral, and psychobiological mechanisms. In this talk, Dr. Chae posits a social-ecological and developmental framework to examine how racism shapes disease vulnerability. He will discuss his research on multiple […]

Asthma Care Coverage Update for 2024 – ALA Webinar

Please join the American Lung Association on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET/2:00 pm CT for a webcast releasing our annual data on Medicaid coverage and barriers to guidelines-based asthma care across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. We will also discuss opportunities to improve asthma care for children […]

The Role of Anxiety in Asthma Self-Management – ALA Webinar

Zoom - Virtual

Join the American Lung Association's NYS Children's Asthma Initiative on May 9th, 2024 from 8am-9am. Dr. Feldman will review the role of anxiety in asthma self-management. He will cover both the adaptive and maladaptive components of anxiety. Dr. Jonathan Feldman is a Professor of Psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology/Yeshiva University and Professor of […]

Dangers of Vaping: What Parents Need to Know in 2024

Zoom - Virtual

Join NEXT WEEK for a virtual presentation Dangers of Vaping: What Parents Need to Know in 2024. It will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:00pm Eastern Time. This school year, youth vaping is as big an issue as ever, especially given growing mental health challenges among youth. Behind the bright colors and sweet flavors […]