EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Residents, researchers, and public health leaders will gather for a
community meeting to introduce the East Palestine Train Derailment Health Research
Program, a long-term effort to study potential health impacts following the February 2023
derailment.
The meeting will provide an overview of the research program, explain how residents can
enroll, and offer an opportunity for community members to ask questions and share their
experiences directly with researchers. The event will also include a screening of a community storytelling documentary produced by Riverwise.
This meeting is open to the public and will be recorded and shared online for those unable to attend in person.
WHAT:
East Palestine Train Derailment Health Research Program – Community Meeting
WHEN:
Monday, February 2, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE:
East Palestine High School Auditorium
360 W. Grant Street
East Palestine, OH 44413
WHO IS PRESENTING:
Researchers and representatives from:
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
- University of Kentucky
- University of Pittsburgh
- Yale University
- TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Overview of the East Palestine Train Derailment Health Research Program
- How impacted community members in the region can sign up and participate
- Community Q&A with researchers
- Screening of a Riverwise community storytelling documentary
WHY IT MATTERS:
This federally supported research program represents a critical step toward understanding the long-term health impacts of the derailment and ensuring the voices of impacted community members are central to the research process.
