In The Media

"It's important that the support group meets your needs. Consider your age, gender and cultural and religious preferences. Once you start attending, pay attention to how you feel." (Karen Lincoln)

"I’ve been worried about it, and the science panel has been worried about this being potentially an issue for more people for a long time. I think the health effects [are] becoming more and more clear over time." (Scott Bartell)

"Standardizing how to identify a person’s social risk factors and using validated screening tools are important to appropriately refer patients to community-based providers. You’ll hear feedback from facilities that they don’t have time, they don’t have a person to do the screening." (Denise Payán)

"When organic material like trees and brush are heated up really high, they form new chemicals, many of which are very toxic. They can cause cancer. They can irritate people’s throats and cause asthma." (Michael Kleinman)

"Residents in ECV face unique challenges, from linguistic barriers to marginal government support. Our findings demonstrate the importance of fostering community ties; collaborating with emergency services; and implementing multilingual, culturally sensitive education campaigns to boost risk perception and preparedness." (Jun Wu)

"The Wildfire and Smoke Experiences Project aims to highlight the wildfire risks faced by rural and unincorporated communities, particularly in the Eastern Coachella Valley." (Suellen Hopfer)

"Underneath all the debris is contaminated and when the rains come, it’s going to dissolve some of the toxic material out and leach that into the ground and so it’s going to be necessary to take at least some of the portion of the topsoil off." (Michael Kleinman)

"It's crucial to continue supporting research in diabetes management as ongoing studies will help refine and optimize treatment options, ultimately benefiting patients worldwide." (Simin Liu)

"You end up with people’s out-of-pocket spending probably being lower than we’ve seen. That doesn’t necessarily mean that premiums are going down. It just means that the state or federal government is paying a larger share of premiums on behalf of enrollees than before." (Dylan Roby)