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REACH- aMBLER

Resources for Education and Action for Community Health in Ambler. REACH- aMBLER. Pilot studies: CEET, RWJ. Uncertainty breeds fear, confusion, misinformation What is the risk? How do we talk about risk? Porous boundaries around the problem Where is the risk?

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REACH- aMBLER

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  1. Resources for Education and Action for Community Health in Ambler REACH-aMBLER

  2. Pilot studies: CEET, RWJ • Uncertainty breeds fear, confusion, misinformation • What is the risk? • How do we talk about risk? • Porous boundaries around the problem • Where is the risk? • What happens when asbestos hits the air, water or soil? • Individual health vs. community identity • Competing visions for the future

  3. Program goals • Engage stakeholders in the development of a repository of information about the asbestos story in South and West Ambler • What has it been like to live in this community? • What is known about asbestos and risk for asbestos related disease? • What do we need to learn?

  4. Program goals • Provide an opportunity for stakeholders to learn from each other • Scientists • Residents • Businesses • Regulatory agencies • Government • Industry

  5. Chemical Heritage Foundation • A Library, Museum, and Center for Scholars • Project Involvement • Center for Contemporary History and Policy • RE Institute for Education and Outreach • Tools and Contributions • Expertise in oral history • Expertise in history of science-based programming (e.g., exhibits, community outreach)

  6. What will we do? • Year one • What are the issues we need to include? • IRB • Develop partnerships • Talk to people

  7. What will we do? • Year two • Develop the exhibit • Develop an online version

  8. Years 3-5 • Go live! • School groups • Community groups • Business groups • Legislative and regulatory groups

  9. Evaluation • Knowledge • About asbestos • About resources • Attitudes • Community identity • Social capital • Cohesion

  10. Evaluation • Process and outcome • Methods • Interviews • Surveys • Focus groups

  11. Opportunities for Collaboration • Want to share your ideas with us? • Interested in being interviewed? • Contact: • Lisa Jacobs, MSW • REACH Ambler Project Manager • (215) 746-4885 • lisa.jacobs@uphs.upenn.edu

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