Conference Overview
To commemorate World Asthma Month in May, Allegheny General Hospital, Allegheny Health Network, and The Breathe Project are presenting a summit on the impact of the Pittsburgh region’s air quality on asthma outcomes in our communities. Pittsburgh’s particulate matter air pollution is among the worst 15% of cities across the country. Particulate matter pollution is tied to multiple illnesses, including asthma. The summit will focus on air quality in Pittsburgh and health impacts of urban living. The summit will also summarize action items to clean our region’s air.
Intended Audience and Conference Objectives
This conference is intended for internal medicine and family practice physicians, pediatricians, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, asthma specialists,pulmonary specialists, cardiac specialists, obstetricians and public health specialists. The conference also welcomes all members of the community, including parents, school nurses, administrators, teachers and community leaders. The Summit is free and is open to the public. At the conclusion of the conference, participants should have the ability to: n Discuss air quality issues in Pittsburgh and associated health challenges n Recognize the impact of regional air quality on asthma outcomes in Pittsburgh n Understand the health impacts of urban living n Discuss ways to improve the region’s air quality
