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PA Medical Society To Discuss Fracking And Public Health October 15
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As part of the Pennsylvania Medical Society's annual House of Delegates, about 200 Pennsylvania physicians are slated to investigate what potential impact exists for gas fracking to have on public health.
The session, titled "Overview for Physicians on Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Fracking," features three speakers who will provide an overview of the gas fracking processes, the potential impact on public health, and a study of the population health impact in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Samantha Lynn Malone, MPH, CPH, of the University of Pittsburgh will describe the science of gas fracking as well as the potential public health impact.
Samuel Lesko, MD, MPH, director of research and medical director for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, will talk about his study to gain baseline health assessments in Northeastern Pennsylvania where drilling is occurring.
And, Ralph Schmeltz, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, will speak about the governor's Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission and its recommendations.
The 90-minute session will occur on October 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, Pa.
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