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National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 2h

Happy Halloween and 161st anniversary to the great state of NEVADA! It's a perfect day for a healthy housing checkup, don't you agree? Get the details:
bit.ly/FactSheets_StateHH

#PublicHealth #HealthyHomes #Asthma #FallsPrevention #HousingCostBurden #LeadPoisoning #Radon #OlderAdults

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National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 3h

NEW BLOG! Read "Anyone. Anywhere. Anytime. As National Indoor Air Quality Month Comes to a Close, Use Your Voice to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning This November" by NCHH/CEHN fellow Jamilah Maronde and get the word out! bit.ly/Blog_2510D

#IAQMonth #COAwarenessMonth #PublicHealth #HealthyHomes

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 2d

SIGN TODAY! The NSHHC is requesting signatures for a sign-on letter to Senate and House Appropriations committee members to support funding for vital healthy homes programs at CDC, EPA, and HUD, which are at great risk. Deadline: November 7. Details and sign-on: bit.ly/475Z3yZ

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 7d

Seven years ago, we met Caitlin Szontagh and her boys, who were exposed to toxic lead. She's written an update to her original blog, "When 'Special' Equals 'Sick,'" to describe some of the challenges of living with a victim of lead poisoning. bit.ly/Blog_2510C

#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 8d

Besides paint, lead poisoning can come from old water service lines, contaminated soil (from exterior paint or vehicle exhaust fumes), antique or imported toys, cookware, baby food, ammunition, costume jewelry, and other products. Learn more: bit.ly/Facts_CLP_En

#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 8d

The National Safe and Healthy Housing Coalition is requesting signatures for a sign-on letter to Senate and House Appropriations committee members to support funding for vital healthy homes programs at CDC, EPA, and HUD. Both orgs and individuals may sign. Deadline: 10/24. bit.ly/475Z3yZ

#NLPPW2025

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 9d

The CDC estimates that approximately 500,000 kids in the U.S. have blood lead levels at or above the reference value, and that number stays roughly the same each year. That's why it's important to educate everyone about lead poisoning. #NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids #PublicHealth

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 9d

Lead is a poison, and the damage it causes is permanent. Schedule periodic blood tests to ensure your little one is safe from lead poisoning. Any lead detected in your child's blood is cause for concern.

#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids #PublicHealth #HealthyHomes

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 10d

Toxic lead can be found everywhere: in old paint (pre-1978), drinking water, soil, and many consumer products. NCHH, CEHN & NAFCC created the "Lead-Safe Toolkit for Home-Based Child Care" a few years back, but the info is useful anywhere. bit.ly/Lead-SafeToo... #NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth

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National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 10d

HEY KANSANS! The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team (great folks and recent NCHH grantees!) has several local events planned for #NLPPW2025. If you're in Bourbon, Crawford, Labette, or Montgomery counties, check our events listing for an HBCAT activity near you: bit.ly/NLPPWevents

#PublicHealth

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 10d

Join us tomorrow at the annual “Life Without Lead” virtual summit (8:30 to 3:30 ET). NCHH's Larry Brooks moderates the 2 p.m. panel on code enforcement and proactive rental inspections ("Policy as Prevention"). Details and RSVP here: leadsafeallegheny.org/events/life-...

#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 10d

In homes built before 1978, remediating damaged paint is not a chore you add to the bottom of your to-do list. It's also not something you should fix yourself. Hire an EPA-licensed contractor who will do the work safely. Learn more: bit.ly/Blog_2102C #NLPPW2025 #LeadFreeKids #ILPPW2025 #PublicHealth

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National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 10d

Despite a government shutdown, CDC, EPA, and HUD came through with materials for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! In case you missed it, this year's theme is "Healthy Communities Start with Lead-Safe Homes." Access everything you need for #NLPPW2025 and #ILPPW2025 at bit.ly/NLPPWmaterials!

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 15d

We’re sharing this announcement on behalf of Lead Safe Allegheny, who've just released the first details regarding their annual “Life Without Lead” virtual summit. It’s Wednesday, October 22, 8:30 to 3:30 ET. Details and RSVP here: leadsafeallegheny.org/events/life-...

#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 17d

Last May, Regional Asthma Management and Prevention and NCHH released "Sustainable Financing for Home-Based Asthma Services: Snapshots of Innovation and Progress Across the Country." We're back w/ additional stories, one for each Tuesday. #NationalIndoorAirQualityAwarenessMonth: bit.ly/Blog_2510B

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 22d

NEW BLOG: Last week, everyone's plans for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week were derailed due to the government shutdown, but we still have work to do in promoting strategies to fight lead. The public health community is strong, flexible, and resilient. bit.ly/Blog_2510A

#NLPPW2025 #ILPPW2025

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 24d

Last May, Regional Asthma Management and Prevention and NCHH released "Sustainable Financing for Home-Based Asthma Services: Snapshots of Innovation and Progress Across the Country." We're back w/ additional stories, one for each Tuesday. #NationalIndoorAirQualityAwarenessMonth: bit.ly/Blog_2510B

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · 27d

From the @nytimes.com: "We Uncovered Many Best-Selling Smoke Alarms on Amazon that Don’t Meet Basic Safety Standards": www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...

#PublicHealth #HealthyHomes #FireSafety

We Uncovered Many Best-Selling Smoke Alarms on Amazon That Don’t Meet Basic Safety Standards

Amazon claims that every smoke alarm sold in its store must have a basic safety certification. We found several that don’t. But there’s an easy way to check.

www.nytimes.com

Reposted by National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH)

Amanda Reddy @alreddy1.bsky.social · Sep 24

"Buildings are one of the most important tools we have for improving the human condition."

-Professor Joseph Allen addressing a UN side event on healthy indoor air

Proud to be a founding signatory (on behalf of @nchh.org) of the Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air.

#IndoorAir #unga80

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National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · Sep 15

Preparedness starts at home! It's National Preparedness Month, so check out our newly expanded Emergency Preparedness and Response resources—best practices for floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, and other national disasters. bit.ly/NCHH_Emergencies

#PublicHealth #DisasterPreparedness

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National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · Sep 15

Check out the latest blog from Unleaded Kids' Tom Neltner, "Lead in Prenatal Multivitamins: California’s Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Testing and Disclosure": unleadedkids.org/prenatal-mul...

#PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #LeadExposure #LeadPoisoning

Lead in Prenatal Multivitamins: California’s Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Testing and Disclosure - www.unleadedkids.org

Unleaded Kids is proud to have co-sponsored protective prenatal legislation.

unleadedkids.org

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · Sep 11

HUD PD&R recently published our "Evaluation of the HUD Older Adult Home Modification Program—Final Report: Cohort 1 Grantees." We're excited to share this report with you. Check it out: bit.ly/OAHMGPc1

#PublicHealth #OlderAdults #HealthyHomes #HealthyHousing #AgingInPlace

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National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · Sep 10

Preparedness starts at home! It's National Preparedness Month, so check out our newly expanded Emergency Preparedness & Response resources—best practices for floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires & other national disasters. bit.ly/NCHH_Emergencies

#PublicHealth #DisasterPreparedness

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National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · Sep 2

OUT NOW: HUD PD&R has just published our "Evaluation of the HUD Older Adult Home Modification Program—Final Report: Cohort 1 Grantees." We're excited to share this report with you! bit.ly/OAHMGPc1

#PublicHealth #OlderAdults #HealthyHomes #HealthyHousing #AgingInPlace

National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @nchh.org · Aug 21

Don't miss SLUMLORD MILLIONAIRE on
@pbs.org, @primevideo.bsky.social‬, Apple TV & Xfinity! This powerful documentary follows residents, activists, and attorneys as they battle landlords and developers for the basic human right to a safe, healthy home. We recommend this film highly. #Activism

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