| CalAsthma Update - February 21, 2008 |
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GENERAL
1) Event: PBS Documentary series, Unnatural Causes, begins airing March 27th
2) Event: EPA’s National Asthma Forum in Washington, D.C., May 1st
POLICY
3) Legislative Update: California State bills related to asthma and air quality
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
4) Events: BAAQMD Carl Moyer Informational Workshops
5) Event: CPHA-N conference on Health at the Nexus in Davis, March 13th
6) Job Announcement: CPR seeks Field Coordinator
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
7) Event: San Joaquin Valley Air District workshop on draft PM 2.5 plan in Fresno, February 26th
8) Event: MMCAC Breathe Well, Live Well class in Merced, February 29th
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GENERAL
1) Event: PBS Documentary series, Unnatural Causes, begins airing March 27th
Unnatural Causes is a 4-hour PBS documentary series exploring America’s racial and socioeconmic inequities in health. The series sheds light on evidence that demonstrates how work, wealth, neighborhood conditions, and lack of access to power and resources can actually disrupt human health. Personal stories are told to demostrate how social conditions are as vital to our health as diet and exercise. The series will air nationally over four weeks beginning on March 27th. Visit http://www.unnaturalcauses.org/ for local listings.
2) Event: EPA’s National Asthma Forum in Washington, D.C., May 1st
EPA’s Communities in Action for Asthma-Friendly Environments National Forum will be held in May 1 – 2, 2008 in Washington, D.C. Asthma leaders from across the nation will be in attendance to share best practices and discuss effective strategies for managing asthma in their communities. Highlights of the Forum include: the latest research findings and the implications for asthma control at the community level, success stories and practical approaches to develop effective program leaders, create close community ties, provide effective clinical care, and build a sustainable program, among others, and a celebration of the 2008 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management winners. For more information and to register, visit http://www.epaasthmaforum.com/.
POLICY
3) Legislative Update: California State bills related to asthma and air quality
For the latest information on state legislation related to asthma and environmental triggers, visit the CalAsthma website at http://www.calasthma.org/resources/show_resource/1016/. Here you will find information on California State Bills pertaining to Indoor Air, Schools, Outdoor Air, and Alternative Vehicles.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
4) Events: BAAQMD Carl Moyer Informational Workshops
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is hosting informational workshops for those interested in applying for the Carl Moyer Program grants. Anyone that owns and operates heavy-duty engine equipment in the Bay Area may apply for these BAAQMD funds. Carl Moyer Program funds are available for projects that replace old diesel engines with cleaner engines in existing equipment, retrofit existing diesel engines with emission control devices, and purchase new vehicles or equipment with emissions below applicable state and federal standards. At the workshops, Air District staff will describe the Carl Moyer Program and how to apply for a grant. Workshops will be taking place in West Oakland and San Jose. More information about the grants and the workshops can be found at http://www.baaqmd.gov/pln/grants_and_incentives/carl_moyer/index.htm.
5) Event: CPHA-N conference on Health at the Nexus in Davis, March 13th
The California Public Health Association – North (CPHA-N) is hosting Health at the Nexus, a public health conference that addresses the growing urgency to confront global climate change. The conference will be held on March 13-14 at the University of California-Davis and will bring together national and state leaders, scientists, and public health practitioners to illuminate the growing climate change effects on our health and environment, focus on the impacts for our most vulnerable communities, and highlight some of the opportunities and practices that we have to alter the course of climate change and buffer or mitigate its effects on our communities. Additionally, the conference features an update on health care reform, emerging “green chemistry” issues and policy, and a premiere of the PBS documentary, Unnatural Causes. For more information and to register for the conference, visit http://www.cphan.org
6) Job Announcement: CPR seeks Field Coordinator
Californians for Pesticide Reform (CPR) is seeking a full-time staff person to build and mobilize their membership and develop the CPR field capacity necessary to engage successfully in policy education and training projects at the local, regional and state levels. Job responsibilities include: mobilizing and engaging CPR member organizations in advocacy and education campaigns, building leadership among community-based grassroots members, regular travel to provide coalition assistance throughout the state, and working with member organizations and related coalitions to ensure a state policy presence. The position is based in San Francisco. For more information, visit http://www.pesticidereform.org/article.php?list=type&type=69.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
7) Event: San Joaquin Valley Air District workshop on draft PM 2.5 plan in Fresno, February 26th
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is having another round of workshops on its draft PM 2.5 plan including a community workshop on February 26th at 6:30 pm in Fresno (this workshop will also be teleconferenced to Bakersfield and Modesto). This is a great mechanism for community members to get involved in cleaning up the Valley’s wintertime air. For more information call the Merced/Mariposa County Asthma Coalition office at (209) 385-5490 or visit the Air District’s website at http://www.valleyair.org/Workshops/public_workshops_idx.htm#2nd%20draft%202008%20pm2.5%20plan
8) Event: MMCAC Breathe Well, Live Well class in Merced, February 29th
The Merced/Mariposa County Asthma Coalition is hosting a Breathe Well, Live Well class on February 29th for adults interested in learning how to manage their asthma. The class will be held from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Golden Valley Health Centers at 737 W. Childs Ave in Merced. Interested parties can call the asthma coalition office at (209) 385-5490 for more information or to RSVP by February 27th.
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