UH Maui College Community Service Center - Collection Event 09/13
Fri, Sep 13
|University of Hawaiʻi Maui College
Do You Know Your Wildfire Exposure Risk? Learn today how the fires have affected your health Sign up for an appointment below!
Time & Location
Sep 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, 310 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI 96732, USA
About the event
To be eligible for the study, you need to meet the following:
- Age: 18 years or older
- Must have resided or worked in or near the affected area by the Wildfires in Maui in August 2023
- Expected to be in Hawaii for at least five years and willing to participate every year
How can you participate?Register at the link below, select your appointment time, and complete the comprehensive survey sent to your email before your appointment date. Attend a recruitment event at the scheduled location and time. Once you complete the health metrics, you will receive up to $100 for your participation.
What to expect on your appointment date?Please go to the check-in desk when you arrive. Our staff will help you check-in. They'll make sure your name and birthday match what you put in the survey and on your ID. Remember to bring your ID, or we won't be able to check you in.
After you check in, our team will guide you on how to give the following samples:
- Health Measurements. A trained person will measure and record your height, weight, and blood pressure. They will also perform spirometer readings to look at lung capacity.
- Urine. You will be asked to provide a small sample of your urine in a clean container. This will help us check on different health markers and heavy metals you may have been exposed to.
- Saliva. You will be asked to provide split in a special tube or container to measure chemical compounds and markers of health, including the microbiome (natural bacteria in your body).
- Blood sample. You will be asked to provide about 3-4 tablespoons of blood from your arm. This will help us learn about your health more comprehensively, for instance by looking at substances in your blood that can cause inflammations.
After we collect your samples, you'll get some initial quick results right there and get an explanation of what they mean. We'll also show you how to access your personal dashboard, where you can find all the info we've gathered about you and what to do next. You will receive $100 and remind you about your appointment next year.
Collecting all the samples usually takes around 30 minutes, but when it's really busy, it might take up to an hour to finish everything and receive your results.