Eric Balaban, MD, a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellow at the Temple Lung Center, spoke with The Philadelphia Inquirer about a recent report from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) which shows a significant increase in vehicle emissions and a detrimental impact on the city’s air quality following a decrease in public transportation services from SEPTA. Dr. Balaban also discussed the health effects of poor air quality on vulnerable populations.
IMPORTANT: Beginning at 8:00 AM on September 3, Temple University Hospital – Main Campus (Broad and Ontario Streets) will no longer provide Labor and Delivery services. All childbirth services will be relocated to our new hospital location.
TRANSIT ALERT: Major cuts to bus, subway, and rail may affect travel to and from our campuses. Read full update.
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