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Dr. Galiatsatos recently published a book titled Medicine for the Greater Good: Achieving the Promise of Medicine Through Community Engagement.
Dr. Galiatsatos has been passionate about community health for decades and established Medicine for the Greater Good in 2013 at the Johns Hopkins Bayview campus. He and his team work to promote health beyond clinics and emergency rooms, involving the community as the first step in health intervention.
The American Lung Association's 'State of the Air' Report: Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, MHS, Shares Key Findings and Implications for Healthcare Professionals
Asthma-related ER visits spike in Baltimore after nighttime heatwaves
Dr. McCormack discusses the dangers of excessive heat at night and how this could exacerbate asthma symptoms.
Do You Know What’s in the Air Your Children Breathe?
Dr. Sadreameli discusses air pollution and children's health in this recent op-ed. Dr. Sadreameli expresses concern about the staggering air pollution statistics in the 2026 "State of the Air" report and urges the EPA to take action to protect our children's air.
Nighttime Heat Waves Increase Asthma Risk
Dr. Meredith McCormack discusses how those with asthma who cannot escape the heat, even during the night, may be at risk for increased symptoms. She notes the warning signs of asthma exacerbations and interventions to help prevent or reduce symptoms.
Breathe Easier: How Home Ventilation Protects Health and Prevents Disease
Dr. Meredith McCormack writes about the ways we can combat the unclean indoor air that harms our lung health. If you're not sure when to ventilate your home via open windows versus with an air cleaner, read more below.
Exploring New Paths for Patients with COPD: Innovative Interventions Targeting Environment-Host Interactions
Drs. Nadia Hansel and Niru Putcha are the investigators for several BREATHE Center COPD studies, including Clear Air 2 and COPD-OMA. Other BREATHE Center research studies can be found on this website under the "Research" tab.
New CHEST Advocates Editor in Chief Announced
Congratulations to BREATHE Center faculty and Johns Hopkins PCCM physician, Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, for being named the Editor in Chief of CHEST Advocates! CHEST Advocates is a newsletter published by the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST).
We are so proud!
Like many holiday traditions, lighting candles and fireplaces is best done in moderation
Dr. Meredith McCormack explains why festive fragrances and open-flame ambiance may not be good for your lung health, especially with their increased use over the winter holidays.
BREATHE better at home
Dr. Meredith McCormack reveals the clean air advice that helped her patient, Kim, improve her asthma while indoors.
How scented candles and fires could affect your lungs this holiday season
Dr. Meredith McCormack from Johns Hopkins University’s medical school offers some tips to help reduce the pollutants circulating indoors this holiday season.
Avoiding pneumococcal vaccination conversations could hurt at risk patients
Vaccines for pneumonia are available, but underutilized. Ask your doctor if you are at risk for pneumonia and if they recommend that you receive a pneumococcal vaccine. Read the article here and watch the FAQ video with Dr. Meredith McCormack below.
Medicine for the Greater Good
Dr. Galiatsatos is the co-founder and co-director of Medicine for the Greater Good, an initiative that works to bring the Baltimore community and healthcare providers together for the common goal of greater community health.
The Case for More Spirometry, Pulmonary Function Testing, with Meredith McCormack, MD
Dr. McCormack spoke with HCP Live at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American College of CHEST Physicians about how pulmonary function testing (PFT) is underutilized in the field of pulmonology, and how to simplify the testing for the benefit of patients.
FEV1 decreases faster among older adults who use solid fuel
Dr. McCormack weighs in on this study, which links wood-burning in the home (like in a wood stove) to more indoor air pollution and worse pulmonary outcomes.
Data Points Podcast #97 – Making Data Accessible: The BREATHE Center’s Lung Health Dashboard
Listen here to hear Drs. Meredith McCormack and Kirsten Koehler talk about data accessibility through our Lung Health Dashboard.
Hot off the presses
2026 State of the Air Report
The American Lung Association has released their "State of the Air" report for 2026. Search your state and ZIP code to see how your city measures up against others for High Ozone Days, Particle Pollution, and Groups at Risk. You can also view "Report Cards" on the cleanest cites or the most polluted cities in the country.
2026 State of Tobacco Control
The American Lung Association has released their 2025 "State of Tobacco Control" to provide statistics on how tobacco use and secondhand smoke impact health, the ways in which tobacco prevention methods have been implemented and to what degree they've been proven effective, and how your state measures up against others for various tobacco-related variables.
2025 State of Lung Cancer
The American Lung Association has released their "State of Lung Cancer" report for 2025. Use the link to discover the impact that lung cancer has on your state.
2026 Asthma and Allergy Report
Allergy Capitals has released their 2025 Asthma and Allergy Report. In this edition, you can find information on how to improve your quality of life if you suffer from seasonal allergies, the annual state allergy ranking, and more.
