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HILL DAYS ARE BACK! The NSHHC will host virtual visits with congressional offices on Capitol Hill on April 21 and 22, 2026. No experience is required; all are welcome to join in the conversation.

Please register by February 27. Details and signup: bit.ly/NSHHC_Hill26

#PublicHealth #HealthyHomes
February 3, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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NEW BLOG: Our Sarah Goodwin is back with the latest on the FY26 appropriations process. Read "FY26 Healthy Homes Appropriations: The Final Update (We Think)" here: bit.ly/Blog_2602A

#HealthyHomes #PublicHealth
February 3, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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The NSHHC is sharing a sign-on a letter regarding a 2025 directive from the EPA that affects residential soil lead guidance and threatens public health.

Details and sign-on here: bit.ly/NSHHC_Action

Please add your signature no later than February 11.

#LeadPoisoning #HealthyHomes
February 2, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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NEW BLOG from Becca Lauzon, University of Rochester: "Air Fresheners: Helpful or Hazardous?" You can find an air freshener in pretty much any scent imaginable these days, but is that really a good thing?

bit.ly/Blog_2601A
January 27, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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A winter storm for the ages is on its way. Take action now to ensure that your family is safe and healthy through the worst of it: bit.ly/NCHH_Cold

#PublicHealth #HealthyHomes #HealthyHousing #EmergencyPreparedness
January 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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Free webinar on January 29! At "Radon, Lung Health and Health Equity," you'll learn about radon risks, how they connect to lung cancer, and how to improve environmental health and health equity here:

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January 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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NEW BLOG from Becca Lauzon, University of Rochester: "Air Fresheners: Helpful or Hazardous?" You can find an air freshener in pretty much any scent imaginable these days, but is that really a good thing?

bit.ly/Blog_2601A
January 21, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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Free webinar on 1/29! At "Radon, Lung Health and Health Equity," you'll learn about radon risks, how they connect to lung cancer, and how to improve environmental health and health equity here: stateofmo.webex.com/weblink/regi...
January 13, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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NEW KID IN TOWN: We've just published our first children's book, and we can't wait for you and your kids to read it! Like most kids, Sammy likes to explore, but he understands how important it is to be "Safe at Home." Meet Sammy here: bit.ly/Blog_2512A

#PublicHealth #HomeSafety #ChildrensBooks
January 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Hey, we're in the news! Read "Why Home Maintenance Deserves a Spot in the Annual Health and Budget Plans" by Cheyanne Mumphrey of @apnews.com here: bit.ly/NCHHnws2601A

#HealthyHomes #HomeMaintenance #PublicHealth
January 7, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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Happy new year from all of us to all of you. Be happy, be safe, and be healthy in 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Happy 180th anniversary to the great state of TEXAS! It's a perfect day for a healthy homes checkup, don't you agree? Get all the healthy housing details about Texas or your state or territory here: bit.ly/FactSheets_StateHH

#PublicHealth #Asthma #LeadPoisoning #OlderAdults #IAQ
December 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Happy 179th anniversary to the great state of IOWA! It's a perfect day for a healthy homes checkup, don't you agree? Get all the healthy housing details about Iowa or your state or territory here: bit.ly/FactSheets_StateHH

#PublicHealth #Asthma #LeadPoisoning #OlderAdults #IAQ
December 29, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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NEW KID IN TOWN: We've just published our first children's book, and we can't wait for you and your kids to read it! Like most kids, Sammy likes to explore, but he understands how important it is to be "Safe at Home." Meet Sammy here: bit.ly/Blog_2512A

#PublicHealth #HomeSafety #ChildrensBooks
December 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Happy 238th anniversary to the great state of NEW JERSEY! It's a perfect day for a healthy homes checkup, don't you agree? Get all the healthy housing details about New Jersey or your state or territory here: bit.ly/FactSheets_StateHH

#PublicHealth #Asthma #LeadPoisoning #OlderAdults #IAQ
December 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE OF HEALTHY HOUSING LOOK LIKE? Check out Amanda Reddy's interview with Peter Stuart on episode 27 of the Finding Frequency podcast, "The Future of Healthy Housing." Check it out here: frequencyspaces.com/ff-episodes/...

#PublicHealth #HealthyHomes #HomeEnvironments
December 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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The National Safe and Healthy Housing Coalition is looking for some healthy housing superstars (established or in the making) to join its steering committee for 2026! Nominate yourself or someone you know no later than Friday, December 19, at bit.ly/NSHHCnoms26!

#NSHHC #HealthHomes #PublicHealth
December 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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THIS THURSDAY! Join us December 11 at 2 p.m. ET for the latest news from the federal policy world and how it affects healthy homes. In addition to a recap and discussion of federal policy news and action items, you'll meet the great folks at Children First. bit.ly/NSHHCmpu

#PublicHealth
December 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Protect wildlife and people from poisoning: It's time for hunters to switch from lead to copper.

www.npr.org/2025/12/08/n...
Hunters encouraged to trade lead bullets for copper to protect scavenging animals
Hunters are being urged to stop using lead bullets because bald eagles and other wildlife that consume carcasses left behind are often sickened by lead poisoning.
www.npr.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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It's #GivingTuesday! Today is a great day to support NCHH's work in making homes healthier for all. Every dollar makes a difference, and no donation is too small.

bit.ly/NCHHsupport
December 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Per the DOJ, Lowe's will pay $12.5 million for violations of EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule.

www.justice.gov/opa/pr/lowes...

#PublicHealth #HealthyHomes #LeadPoisoning
Lowe’s Home Centers to Pay $12.5M Penalty for Lead Paint Violations During Home Renovations
The Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed nationwide settlement with Lowe’s Home Centers LLC — a subsidiary of Lowe’s Companies Inc. — to resolve allege...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Last weekend, we attended the National Association of Realtors' NXT expo in Houston. We had a great time talking about healthy homes with real estate pros from all over the US, and their response to us was very encouraging. We even met Michael Liebner, who received NAR's Evergreen award. He's a fan!
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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NCHH IN THE NEWS! Check out "UND's Message to North Dakotans: Strive to Lower Radon's Risk." UND was one of our 2022 IAQ grantees, and they've done great work! Thanks for the shout-out!

bit.ly/NCHHnws2511B

#PublicHealth #HealthyHomes #HealthyHousing #IndoorAir
November 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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TALKING HEALTHY HOUSING: Check out Amanda Reddy's interview with Peter Stuart on episode 26 of the Finding Frequency podcast, "What’s Really Going On Inside Our Homes." Check it out here: frequencyspaces.com/ff-episodes/...

#PublicHealth #HealthyHomes #HomeEnvironments
November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Hey, there's still time to call yourself a QUITTER. Read Amanda Reddy's blog, "CO and Cigarettes: A Healthy Housing Reflection for the #GreatAmericanSmokeout."

www.ncoaa.us/post/co-and-...

#GASO2025 #PublicHealth
November 21, 2025 at 3:18 AM