RAMP Digest – May 20, 2010
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EVENTS
San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Conference, Fresno, CA; June 9-10th Tribal Healthy Homes Regional Training, Sacramento, CA; June 9-11thCME’s Approved for 2010 California Clinical Asthma Summit, Los Angeles, CA; June 29th
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
2010 Environmental Health Leadership Summit, El Centro, CA; May 22nd
MTC Announces Funding for Climate Initiative Grants; Letter of Interest due: June 4thNLM Information Resource Grants to Reduce Health Disparities; Application due: July 14th
STUDIES & RESOURCES
Study Suggests High Fat Meals Worsen Asthma
Knowledge and Proper Technique for Using Inhalation Devices Varies Among Asthma & COPD Patients
Association between Childhood Incident Asthma and Traffic-Related Air Pollution at Home and School
Parental Stress Increases the Effect of Traffic-Related Air Pollution on Childhood Asthma Incidence
Ozone and Traffic Pollution Increase Asthma-Related Hospitalizations in Children
Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with More Asthma Symptoms and Medication Use
Impact of Environmental Chemicals on Lung Development
Sutter Health Inpatient Asthma Action Plan
New Website for Finding Healthy Homes Contractors
NCSL/NCHH Launch Web Page on Healthy Housing Codes
