EAST PALESTINE HEALTH EFFECTS STUDY
This study, with Principal Investigator Beatrice Golomb, M.D., Ph.D, aims to gather information from residents of East Palestine, OH, and the surrounding areas which may be essential for documenting a tie (when present) between recent toxic exposures and the emergence of new health problems.
Our study includes optional blood tests and sample archiving, optional wristbands for toxin exposure assessments, and online surveys to document past, current, and future health outcomes.
This study has an NIH Certificate of Confidentiality! Click here to learn more about certificates of confidentiality.
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EP Study Talk - Feb 3, 2024
Video recording of the EP health study presentation given during the one-year derailment anniversary event at the Main Street Theatre in Columbiana, OH on Feb 3, 2024. This presentation includes details about our background, the elements of our study, and how to participate!
STUDY ELIGIBILITY:
Resident of East Palestine, OH or the surrounding areas (Columbiana County, Beaver County, etc.) during the February 2023 train derailment and subsequent toxin release
Access to the Internet + electronic device such as a computer or smartphone
STUDY PARTICIPATION INCLUDES:
An initial online questionnaire
Completion of follow-up surveys to track future health outcomes
Optional blood tests
Wristband for Environmental Toxin Exposure Assessment (optional for those who qualify)
Mobile phlebotomy (for further immediate testing and storage for future useful tests)
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
If you are interested in being a community partner, we absolutely welcome your input! Please contact us via email at grg-ep@health.ucsd.edu !
EP Q&A session
In this session, Dr. Golomb talks about our EP health effects study and her past research in toxic chemical exposures, and answers questions asked by EP residents about the potential health effects of post-derailment exposure.
SEE US IN THE NEWS!
Time Magazine: “East Palestine, One Year After Train Derailment”
Associated Press: “A year on, a small Ohio town is recovering from a fiery train derailment but health fears persist”
CBS News: “East Palestine, Ohio, residents still suffering health issues a year after derailment: ‘We are all going to be statistics’“
Grist: “1 year after the toxic train derailment, is East Palestine safe? Depends on whom you ask.”