October Newsletter: Part 1

Project Updates

Virtual Town Hall Recap While nothing can quite replace the unique benefits of face-to-face gatherings, virtual events- if thoughtfully done, can accomplish powerful results.  On September 30th, the Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study (ACDHRS) team hosted a Virtual Town Hall via WebEx. Approximately 100 community members tuned in to hear presentations from the County Health Officer, Dr. Muntu Davis and the Chief Science Officer, Dr. Paul Simon.  Attendees shared their experiences and concerns during and after the blowout and valuable insights into what the health study should accomplish and how it can best serve the community.

“Thank you to all who participated in the recent Town Hall. We greatly appreciated the opportunity to share information about the Health Research Study and to hear your perspectives regarding health concerns and priorities for the study. We recognize that the study can only be successful if it is responsive to the needs of the community. We look forward to future opportunities to hear from you as we move forward with this important study.”  -Dr. Paul Simon Public Health’s Chief Science Officer

Missed the Virtual Town Hall?  Please visit Public Health’s Town Hall resources page to view the Virtual Town Hall slides, recording, community FAQs along with other additional information Responses to questions submitted before and during the meeting will be published on the Town Hall Resources page within 30 days. Stay informed through every phase of the Health Study process. The next phases of the project include community engagement and great opportunities for public participation. Please subscribe to Public Health’s monthly newsletter for future updates, and continue reading for some of the project updates that occurred in the month of September.

Your Voice Matters! Community Opinion Survey The project team partnered with Probolsky Research to conduct a survey on community concerns and priorities. Various channels are being used to collect responses including telephone calls and emails in both English and Spanish. The Community Opinion Survey is also available online. Visit the ACDHRS webpage for a direct link to the survey. The results will provide insight into the community’s priority research topics for the Health Study. Your opinions are important and your responses are confidential.  Community Feedback Log If you have any additional feedback, concerns, or ideas that you would like to share, please consider submitting to our Community Feedback Log. Email Us  To keep the public informed on the progress of the Health Study, more information about opportunities on how to be involved will be forthcoming in the following weeks. If you would like to provide feedback or ask a question before then, please email alisostudy@ph.lacounty.gov.

Upcoming Meetings

Monthly Community Advisory Group (CAG) Meeting Community Advisory Group Meetings are held regularly through Microsoft Teams every month. Please visit the ACDHRS webpage to view the next scheduled CAG meeting and to access past meeting agendas, summaries, and other materials. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the monthly CAG meetings and provide public comment.  *Public comments shared during these meetings are recorded and will be reviewed as a community priority when providing direction for the Health Research Study.

Date: Monday October 26, 2020  Time: 4pm PST  Via: Microsoft Teams  Toll Free: +1 323-776-6996  Conference ID: 302 122 953#

Stay Connected With Us  Submit concerns, ideas and feedback Review the Community Feedback Log Questions? Send an email to alisostudy@ph.lacounty.gov.

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