Community Update 2.24.22

1.) Charles Drew University is organizing a research study that analyzes activists' perspectives on the effects of incarceration, which would also provide valuable information for a graduate thesis. They are looking for activists who have worked with an organization for at least 5 years, and interviews will be conducted via Zoom for 1-1.5 hours. If you would like to participate, be sure to contact either Ms. Mary-Joy Marsh at maryjoymarsh@cdrewu.edu, or Dr. Noe R. Chavez at noechavez@cdrewu.edu. Be sure to see the attached flyer.

2.) For those diagnosed with sleep apnea and use CPAP machines, there has recently been a recall of CPAP machines, as they have now known to be manufactured with a polyester-based polyurethane foam. This foam was used to reduce the sound and the vibration that occurs when the CPAP machine is on and it’s generating air. However, when exposed to water and the natural moisture of air, it would break down into tiny particles that could be inhaled, swallowed, or ingested, leading to major health complications. For more information, please read the following article.

3.) The Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Office of Community Affairs invites you to their upcoming Community Health Buzz Spanish webinar, Recomendaciones para combatir el miedo de los niños a las inyecciones (Translation: "Recommendations to combat children's fear of injections"), Monday, February 28, 2022 at 5PM via Zoom. This webinar will be hosted in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate and it will be broadcasted live via Facebook. If you wish to register, please click here.