Clearing the Air: Understanding Wildfire Smoke Impact on Pediatric Asthma in Washington State

On Thursday, August 8th from 12-1:15 PM PT Bree Collaborative hosted a webinar focused on supporting pediatric asthma patients during heightened wildfire smoke events. As wildfires increasingly impact Washington State, our healthcare ecosystem is striving to better support those affected by prolonged smoke exposure. Our speakers discussed these health risks and present practical strategies to mitigate them, emphasizing education for families and strengthening community resilience. Attendees will gain actionable insights aimed at improving health outcomes in the face of intensified wildfire smoke challenges across Washington State.
Speakers:
Mary Crocker, MD, MPH-Seattle Children's Hospital
Elizabeth Walker, PhD-EWC/Smoke Ready Solutions, Advisor, Clean Air Methow