Historias compartidas

Angela W. Climate change is real, it is now. As a mother and pulmonologist, I see the myriad ways through which climate change corrodes the health of not just my patients, but my family, friends, neighbors and community.

Alex S. California's leadership is keeping my patients healthy. Strategies that lower greenhouse gas emissions also lower ozone precursors and the most deadly small particle pollutants.

Afif E. Cutting emissions today means healthier children tomorrow. Like air pollution, climate change impacts vulnerable populations the most, including our children.

Vicki C. I have mild COPD from many years of smoking. I quit in 2008 but experienced shortness of breath prior to contracting COVID-19 in March.

Tashona M. My name is Tashona and on February 2,2021 I went into cardiac arrest. My oldest daughter found me in the bedroom unresponsive and called 911. 

Suzan S. I got COVID-19 from my son when we went to visit our first granddaughter after my husband's massive heart attack.

Shannon P. I had two confirmed mild cases of COVID-19 over a six month (6/5/20 and 12/26/21) period. Two weeks after I recovered from the first episode I began having constant shortness of breath, dry cough and chest tightness.

Shanna J. In November, 2020 my partner and I elected to skip my family's Thanksgiving celebration due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases. My mom was sad, but said she understood. 

Shanay P. I'm a 40 year old woman who has never been sick and tries very hard to stay healthy. After getting COVID-19 I realized that mental and emotional health are just as important.

Sarah M. My husband and two sons and I self tested at home and found out we have COVID-19 eight days ago.

Saptarshi B. I tested positive for COVID-19 on April 2021 and was admitted to hospital on May 7th due to shortness of breath.

Patsy M. My son developed COVID-19 in Texas, as a pharmacist.

Nathan N. I caught COVID-19 in June of 2020 and I was in a medical coma for four weeks and had to be revived twice.

Melissa M. My two babies, son and I contracted the delta variant of COVID-19.

Marie G. I got COVID-19 in April 2020 and continue to struggle with post COVID-19 health conditions.