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Expert discusses health impacts of Abington industrial fire

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Rebecca Armbruster, DO, MS, FACOI: Chief Medical Officer | Jeanes Hospital

Rebecca Armbruster, DO, MS, FACOI: Chief Medical Officer | Jeanes Hospital

Dr. Jamie Garfield, a professor of thoracic medicine and surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, has addressed air quality concerns linked to the Abington industrial fire. She provided insights to several local media outlets regarding the impact on lung health.

Dr. Garfield shared her expertise with NBC10, 6ABC, CBS3, and the Philadelphia Inquirer, offering advice on how residents can minimize their exposure to smoke from the fire.