Dr. Jamie Garfield discusses health effects of air pollution and ozone with Cronkite News

Dr. Jamie Garfield, Professor of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery
Dr. Jamie Garfield, Professor of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery
0Comments

Jamie Garfield, MD, Professor of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, spoke with Cronkite News on April 17 about the health effects of air pollution and ozone.

The discussion focused on how exposure to air pollution and ozone can impact people’s health, as well as which groups are most affected.

Garfield addressed a range of issues related to respiratory health, highlighting the potential risks associated with poor air quality. The conversation included information about vulnerable populations who may be more susceptible to negative outcomes from air pollution.

No additional background or historical context was provided in the statement.



Related

Christine Tartaglione, Senator

Temple Women & Families Hospital unveils care kiosk and celebrates state funding award

Temple Women & Families Hospital introduced a new Community Care Kiosk offering free essentials in partnership with Maternity Care Coalition. The hospital also celebrated nearly $900,000 in state funding for infrastructure upgrades. Local news outlets covered both initiatives.

Cindy Zimmerman, Clinical Nurse Manager in the Emergency Department at Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital

Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital recognizes nurse for lifesaving actions and funding award

Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital hosted an appreciation event honoring state lawmakers for securing funding for women’s health equipment and recognized nurse Cindy Zimmerman for her lifesaving actions. Multiple media outlets featured coverage of Zimmerman’s recognition.

Dr. Samantha P. Flanagan, DO, Assistant Professor of Clinical Family and Community Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Dr. Samantha Flanagan discusses study linking muscle strength to lower mortality in older women

Samantha P. Flanagan, DO from Temple University discussed new research showing a link between muscle strength and lower mortality rates in older women. Her insights were shared with Flow Space following publication of the study in JAMA Network Open.