News & Notices

Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests (OHCA) and Wildfire-Related Particulate Matter A publication by Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment’s Ana Rappold and Wayne Cascio titled , “Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests and Wildfire-Related Particulate Matter (PM2.5) during 2015-2017 California Wildfires,” and a complimentary press release were published by the Journal of American Heart Association (JAHA) last…

Asbestos – It’s all about your health We are pleased to be working with our media partner, KXLY, to educate the community about asbestos and the importance of reducing uncontrolled asbestos disturbances that can occur during home improvement and repair projects. Spring is a time when many people start tackling those home improvement projects. With…

In the current COVID-19 pandemic, news outlets are reporting that air pollution is declining in several major metropolitan areas in the U.S. and in other countries. Following this, Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency has been asked if we are seeing a decline in Spokane’s air pollution. So, are we seeing a decline in air pollution…

Asbestos containing materials may be present in homes of all ages, but it is most commonly found in homes built before 1980. The “popcorn ceiling” product is one of the most recognized forms of asbestos, but many other products may contain asbestos. There are several locations in a home where asbestos might be present. This…

Asbestos – What is it and why should I be concerned? In the United States, 12,000 to 15,000 people die every year from asbestos related diseases. The latency period from exposure to asbestos fibers to disease onset is anywhere from ten to forty years. Asbestos is still present in homes and buildings, therefore it is…