University of Pittsburgh
Asthma exacerbations rose following a catastrophic Christmas Eve fire two years ago that destroyed pollution controls at the Clairton Coke Works–the largest such facility in the nation, a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health analysis concludes.
The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, was possible because of a collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Asthma and Environmental Lung Health Institute at UPMC and the Allegheny County Health Department, with funding from The Heinz Endowments.
“In addition to verifying that people living within a 10-mile radius of the coke works had higher rates of asthma exacerbations and use of albuterol rescue medication than those living outside the radius, we learned that nearly half of the people with asthma closest to the fire were unaware of the pollution problem and, therefore, unable to take steps to avoid exposure,” said lead author Brandy Byrwa-Hill, M.S
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Vaccine supplies are plentiful, and the long, often frustrating search for a shot is over.
April 27, 2021
ALLEGHENY COUNTY VACCINE PROVIDER MAP
It’s not only easier these days to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination, you likely won’t have to travel far from home.
Allegheny County’s Vaccine Provider map contains information about pharmacies and ongoing vaccination sites, as well as temporary vaccination events. Each location includes information about the type of vaccine available and how to register.
“We are trying to make it as easy as possible for as many people as possible to get vaccinated, and this map will aid those efforts,” says Allegheny County Health Department Director Dr. Debra Bogen. “Getting vaccinated means getting our lives back, it means spending time safely with loved ones and protecting yourself and others from this deadly virus.”
Mortgage Relief Of $3,252/yr For PA Homeowners
The New 2021 Mortgage Relief Program Is Giving $3,252/yr Back To Homeowners. Check In 2 Minutes If You Qualify For This Program. (It s Fast & Easy).
Why has nobody introduced a bill to make our history right again? If someone makes a mistake, you try to fix it as if it never happened. So why has nobody tried a Make things right Act. Anyone who has had ancestors brought to America for slavery has the chance to be moved to the Country they recognize as your home land. We took them from the home they love so why not send them back to the home they love. No money is the answer because money was not used then. Money is a different way to torcher people.
Where You Can Toss The Junk Trash Haulers Won’t Take
Whether it’s a DVD player gathering dust in your basement or some leftover paint from your latest DIY project, the Pennsylvania Resources Council has a place for you to safely drop it off.
April 26, 2021
PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK
The Pennsylvania Resources Council has announced six collection events to launch its 2021 hard-to-recycle collection campaign as well as e-waste pop-up events and a household chemical collection.
The collections are held in partnership with the Allegheny County Health Department to help people recycle items not accepted in their normal trash collection such as e-waste, batteries, tires and more.