Vice President JD Vance, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya released a video announcing an initiative that will study the long-term effects of the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine and the subsequent decision to burn its chemicals contents.
Vice President Vance said, “I’ve been to East Palestine a number of times, and they’re very worried about, what are the long-term impacts of these chemicals in the water, in the air? What effect does it have on their kids and grandkids after 5 years, 10 years, 15 years of exposure?”
Secretary Kennedy said, “The National Institutes of Health under my direction has launched a 5-year, $10 million research initiative to address health outcomes stemming from this calamity. This is the first large-scale, coordinated, multi-year federal study focused specifically on the long-term health impacts of the East Palestine disaster.”
Director Bhattacharya said, “The purpose and goal of the NIH, the mission is to advance the health and well-being of the American people, and this is a concrete way that we’re going to do that. The NIH is working to ensure that the people of East Palestine and the surrounding communities are listened to, cared for, and they get the answers they deserve.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Vice President Vance as he seeks to ensure the people of East Palestine receive the support they need after toxins were released by the train derailment and chemical burn.
- For Secretary Kennedy and Director Bhattacharya to be led by God as they implement studies and initiatives for public health and well-being.
- For wisdom for President Trump and members of his administration as they evaluate and address domestic and international concerns.
