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The Potential Health Effects of Hydraulic Fracturing Symposium

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Friday, September 21, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)

Philadelphia, PA

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Pennsylvania sits on top of exceptional shale gas reserves that are being tapped using a technique of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” Amid research suggesting potential health risks associated with these activities, as well as potential environmental contamination of air and groundwater in impacted  regions, many concerns have been raised and questions asked.

Delaware Valley Grantmakers and The College of Physicians of Philadelphia are pleased to present this symposium which will offer insights and expand the discussion on the potential human and environmental risks and implications of shale gas development.

This program will feature a presentation by Robert E. Oswald, PhD, and Michelle Bamberger, DVM, on their recently published article, “Impacts of Gas Drilling on Animal and Human Health.” In addition, Diane Schrauth, environmental strategy consultant and Principal of Schrauth Consulting, LLC, will moderate a panel discussion with Raina Rippel of the Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health Project and David Carey, PhD, Director of Geisinger Health System’s Weis Center for Research.  Ms. Rippel will offer perspectives on what the project has learned so far about the health impacts of hydraulic fracturing in Pennsylvania, while Dr. Carey will discuss how Geisinger is using data to help understand the health effects of these activities in the communities it serves. 

Program Agenda:

  •  8:30 AM – Registration, Networking (Continental Breakfast Served)
  • 9:00 AM – Welcome and Overview
  • 9:10 AM – Presentation: “Impacts of Gas Drilling on Animal and Human Health”

Robert E. Oswald, PhD

Michelle Bamberger, DVM

  • 9:55 AM – Break
  • 10:05 AM – Panel Discussion

               Raina Rippel, Southwest PA Environmental Health Project

               David Carey, PhD, Weis Center for Reseach, Geisinger Health System

  • 11:30 AM – Wrap-up/Conclusions
  • 11:35 AM – Networking

 Sponsored by The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, its Section on Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Delaware Valley Grantmakers, and The Claneil Foundation.

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The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
19 South 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Friday, September 21, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)


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The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is the oldest medical society & the oldest steward of American Medicine, and is regarded as the “Birthplace of American Medicine”SM, offering insight into medicine’s past, present and future.

Our specimens, book collections, archives, personal journals and ephemera are more relevant today than ever – attracting more visitors and users of our collections and facilities than ever before in our history.

Dedicated to advancing the cause of health while upholding the ideals and heritage of medicine, the College remains an unbiased community resource without allegiance to one healthsystem, a particular educational institution or industry.

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