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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 28, 2020) – Sending kids back to school at the end of summer is a ritual many parents look forward to. This year as cases of COVID-19 surge in many communities, parents are asking themselves not only what will the school year look like – remote, in-person or a hybrid? – but how will they keep their child and their family safe. Adding allergies and asthma to the risks being faced adds another layer of concern.
![<p>“Without attending to everything that follows alerting someone to their possible exposure, then [the contact tracing effort is] bound to fail,” says Alana LeBrón, a UCI assistant professor of public health and Chicano/Latino studies who helped develop the workshop. “It’s really a humanistic, one-to-one approach that’s needed.”</p>
<p>Courtesy of UCI’s Program in Public Health</p>](/static/web/images/articles-thumb/AlanaLeBron_0086-683x1024-270x180.jpg)
UCI trains contact tracers to disrupt COVID-19 transmission – with an emphasis on health equity issues
Training will emphasize cultural sensitivity, health equity issues
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 22, 2020) – Did you know there are tens of thousands of people who could benefit from your life-saving plasma donation? The U.S. is currently experiencing a devastating shortage of plasma, and those in need are being forced to skip necessary treatments or go without – a possibly fatal situation.
Wi-Fi-based application expected to be transferable to other universities and beyond
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 24, 2020) – A giant plume of dust originating in the Sarahan Desert is heading towards the southeastern United States from 5,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean and predicted to wreak havoc on those who suffer from allergies and asthma. Those following the plume say the cloud of dust could arrive on the Gulf Coast this week.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and recommendations and requirements about face coverings continue to evolve, we know some patients with asthma have questions about wearing masks in public. This guidance is provided to aid the discussion on this topic.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 16, 2020) – There’s a good chance the town or village you live in has altered or cancelled their 4th of July events this year. You’ll probably need to make a few changes to your annual plans as well, especially if you or your kids suffer from allergies or asthma.
