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Doctor Opens Clinic After Devastating Fire Sparks Health Crisis

5/14/2025

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In January, a devastating fire ravaged Dr. Ashraf Elsayegh's home in Pacific Palisades, California. Rising from the ashes, he launched a pulmonary clinic at Providence Saint John’s Health Center to combat the respiratory issues plaguing his community. Patients shared alarming symptoms, underscoring the serious long-term health threats posed by urban fires, including severe lung diseases and cancers.

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Story summary

In January, a devastating fire ravaged Dr. Ashraf Elsayegh's home in Pacific Palisades, California. Rising from the ashes, he launched a pulmonary clinic at Providence Saint John’s Health Center to combat the respiratory issues plaguing his community. Patients shared alarming symptoms, underscoring the serious long-term health threats posed by urban fires, including severe lung diseases and cancers.