On May 13, 2014, the American Lung Association (ALA) launched its first nationwide campaign targeting lung cancer: LUNG FORCE. The campaign calls upon all women to unite in the fight against lung cancer, in an effort to promote lung health. Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of women in the United…
The following information was compiled following a recent interview with Angela Minden, Health Physicist, and Bernie Bevill, Section Chief, Arkansas Department of Health Radiation Control Section. Arkansas is fortunate in that it does not have much of an issue with excess radon in homes. What’s more…
The following information was compiled following a recent interview with Jim Faust, Program Manager of the Idaho Indoor Environment Program. Mr. Faust explained his program's commitment to spreading radon awareness and encouraging radon testing and mitigation throughout Idaho.Idaho’s Indoor Environm…
My abstract presentation will focus on how individual and personal connection is powerful and productive in radon awareness, education, and action in preventing radon-induced lung cancer.
The Home Radon Alarm Committee of the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) has submitted for public review a set of draft standards for Home Radon Alarm Listing Requirements.CARST would appreciate public feedback and commentary on these draft Performance Specifications,…
The Midwest Universities Radon Consortium (MURC) is one of three U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established Regional Radon Training Centers (RRTCs) founded in 1988. The mission of the RRTCs is to provide training to public officials, nonprofit and private firms, and the public regarding…