Double Emergencies: Viral Surge + Wildfire Smoke A webinar hosted by MaskTogetherAmerica
Date: January 19th Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST Location: Online Webinar Register Here
Agenda:.
7:00 PM EST: Dr. Omer Awan, MD MPH CIP Topic: Why do we need to avoid exposure to poor air quality indoors & outdoors? Discussion: Health care implications of air quality.
8:10 PM EST: Babs, Organizer of Mask Bloc LA Topic: How grassroots organizations provide free masks & air purifiers in response to wildfires in LA Discussion: Community-driven solutions to air quality challenges.
9:00 PM EST: Aaron Collins, Mask Nerd, Aerosol Engineer Topic: How to reduce exposures if you cannot avoid them Discussion: Urgent clean air & PPE strategies.
Speaker Bios:
Dr. Omer Awan is a senior contributor for Forbes and a practicing radiologist in Baltimore, MD. He writes about healthcare and public health issues and serves as a Professor & Vice Chair of Education at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Babs is an artist and organizer of mask drives in Los Angeles. She became an advocate for clean air and mask distribution after experiencing medication shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is a member of Mask Bloc LA, Clean Air Los Angeles, and Airgasmic LA.
Aaron Collins is a mechanical engineer specializing in aerosol science. Known as the "Mask Nerd," he tests and evaluates masks, sharing his findings widely. His work has been featured in major media outlets, and he is a co-founder of OpenAeros, focusing on clean air solutions.
Registration is required to join this important discussion on how to protect our health from circulating pathogens and wildfire contaminants. Watch the recording if you miss it.
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