On this week's program, we bring you some more highlights from the 2024 Environmental Justice Conference hosted by the West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF) on Saturday, Oct. 19th, 9am - 3pm, at the University Club at the University of Louisville and online. Funding for this free public conference was provided by the Environmental Protection Agency RATHA Grant and the Louisville and Kentucky Branch of the NAACP.

The Theme of this 8th Annual Conference was “Environmental Health: Knowledge Is Power.” Participants enjoyed a day of information with opportunities to ask questions concerning the three-year Rubbertown Air Toxics and Health Assessment (RATHA) research grant funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), learned about other topics of environmental interest, and participated in an Environmental Roundtable. The research partners for the RATHA grant include the West Jefferson County Community Task Force in collaboration with the Air Pollution Control District, the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute of UofL, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, and the Park DuValle Community Health Center. EJ Groups, Concerned Citizens, and Residents of West Louisville neighborhoods and areas near Rubbertown are encouraged to work together to address air toxics and their impact on our health.

This week, we hear from two of the day's speakers:
- Ann Hagan-Grigsby, retired CEO of Park DuValle Community Health Center
- Keynote Speaker: "Barriers to Participation of At-Risk Groups in Clinical Research & Solutions: How Do We Address This?" Dr. LaCreis Renee Kidd, PhD, MPH, UofL Associate Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology, School of Medicine. Endowed Chair in Cancer Health Disparities & Research Training. Assistant Dean of Research Diversity. Co-Director of Community Engagement Outreach of NIH P20 funded IDEA Clinical and Translational Research Grant. UofL Site Director for the Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program. Multiple PI for NIH funded UofL R25 Cancer Education Program

Community participation is critical to this three-year research project's success. We need to hear your voices about environmental concerns. Stay Engaged and Informed! We hope that you will join us at future WJCCTF environmental events. Learn more and find the full recording at https://facebook.com/wjcctf. Learn more about Louisville's health disparities at https://LouHealthData.com

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