Contacts: Cathy Rofshus, MPCA, 507-206-2608 Kari Etrheim, OCPHS,
507-328-7424 Rochester, Minn. -- "Air Pollution Health Alerts"
are issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to
advise citizens how polluted the air is, and what associated
health effects might be a concern. The alerts focus on health
effects some citizens may experience within a few hours or days
after breathing polluted air. Several thousand people in Olmsted
County are affected when the alerts are issued and should take
precautions to protect their health. WHAT: Catch Your Breath:
The Health Impact of Air Pollution in the Rochester Area WHEN:
Tuesday, April 28, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Olmsted County
Public Health Services, 2100 Campus Drive East, Rochester WHO:
Individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular concerns, their
families and caregivers; school, neighborhood and community
leaders; and health professionals may benefit most and are
encouraged to attend. WHY: Outdoor air pollutants increase the
risk of triggering res