A5056580085- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Risk Perception and Management
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Global Health Care Issues
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Oil, Gas, and Environmental Issues
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Groundwater flow and contamination studies
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
University of Pennsylvania
2013-2025
Veterans Health Administration
2025
American College of Financial Services
2024
Center Point
2024
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2013-2020
Primary Source
2019
Health Resources and Services Administration
2017
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
2017
University of Pennsylvania Health System
2012-2014
Over the past ten years, unconventional gas and oil drilling (UGOD) has markedly expanded in United States. Despite substantial increases well drilling, health consequences of UGOD toxicant exposure remain unclear. This study examines an association between wells healthcare use by zip code from 2007 to 2011 Pennsylvania. Inpatient discharge databases Pennsylvania Healthcare Cost Containment Council were correlated with active three counties For overall inpatient prevalence rates 25 specific...
Abstract Nursing homes and long-term care facilities represent highly vulnerable environments for respiratory disease outbreaks, such as coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). We describe a COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home that was rapidly contained by using universal testing strategy of all residents staff.
Objective To provide clinicians an occupational framework to assess climate-related health conditions, determine at-risk workers, and devise solutions. Methods An interactive workshop was presented at the 2022 American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC). Six climactic events related were chosen with corresponding cases from National Institute of Environmental Sciences. Participants answered discussed scripted questions. A 5-point Likert® Scale utilized by AOHC evaluated workshop’s quality...
The introduction of natural gas drilling with high-volume hydraulic fracturing to Pennsylvania and neighboring states since 2004 has been accompanied by numerous reports varied symptoms illnesses those living near these operations. Pollutants established toxic effects in humans may be introduced into the environment at various points during extraction processing. Some community residents, as well employees industry, believe that their health deteriorated a result operations have sought...
Pennsylvania Marcellus Shale region residents have reported medical symptoms they believe are related to nearby Unconventional Natural Gas Development (UNGD). Associations between and UNGD been minimally explored. The objective of this descriptive study is explore whether shale perceive as a health concern attribute exposures. A questionnaire was administered adult volunteers with complaints in primary-care office county where present. Participants were asked concerned about effects from...
Workers are uniquely susceptible to the health hazards imposed by environmental changes. Occupational and medicine (OEM) providers at forefront of emerging issues pertaining working populations including climate change, must be prepared recognize, respond to, mitigate change-related effects in workers. This guidance document from American College Environmental Medicine focuses on North workers that may occur as a result change describes responsibilities OEM provider responding these challenges.
Developing novel curricula to educate medical students in the impacts of climate change is increasingly important. Didactics must be based on latest research which rapidly evolving. Small group discussion and case-based problem solving are critical skill building apply knowledge. Additionally, integration elements such as creative process making podcasts infographics allow for deeper processing content establishment associations connections between biomedical psychosocial sciences.
Health care facilities are increasingly converting paper medical records to electronic health records. This study investigates the perception of privacy personnel have Methods: A pilot tested, anonymous survey was administered a convenience sample personnel. Standard summary statistics and Chi-square analysis were used assess differences in perception. Results: Of 93% (96/103) who responded, 65% female 43% white. The mean age 44.3 years. Most (94%) felt that Medical Record important...
Abstract Introduction Increasing earth’s surface temperatures, and its contribution to the deterioration of air quality has resulted in increasing cardiopulmonary related health risks. Globally, over one billion workers are exposed these changing climatic conditions including increases heat indices, ground ozone levels, particulate levels. Scientific literature supports benefits establishing indices subsequent action alerts for general community. The aim is review on medical monitoring...
Berenji, Manijeh MD, MPH; Baker, Beth Saberi, Pouné McLellan, Robert K. Wendland, Douglas Trangle, Kevin L. MHA, MBA; Spaeth, Kenneth R. MPH, MOCCH; Green-McKenzie, Judith Fagan, Kathleen M. MPH Author Information
Climate change is an urgent challenge amplified by socioeconomic factors that demands thoughtful public health responses from OEM professionals. This guidance statement the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine focuses on different strategies these professionals can implement to protect workers impacts associated with climate hazards, foster workplace resilience in face rapidly changing environments, take necessary steps mitigate effects global change.
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Natural gas has been extracted by unconventional hydraulic fracturing in Marcellus Shale, Pennsylvania since 2004. Residents have reported health symptoms related to natural operations (NGO). We evaluated the perceived environmental causes of complaints a county exposed NGO. The study population is residents where NGO are occurring. A composite questionnaire was administered convenience sample adult volunteers at primary care physician's office. elicited information about previously other...
Readers are invited to submit letters for publication in this department. Submit online athttp://joem.edmgr.com. Choose “Submit New Manuscript.” A signed copyright assignment and financial disclosure form must be submitted with the letter. Form available atwww.joem.orgunder Author Reviewer information. To Editor: Major changes occurring energy sector, sustainable displacing conventional sources more more. This appears driven today by market factors but is also needed order curb disastrous...