Real Talk with Denver7 & CPR News, Episode 70: Radon Dangers
In a YouTube video, an episode of “Real Talk” features radon issues and interviews Margaret Horton, Program Coordinator for the Radon Program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
In the video interv…
“Lung Cancer in Wisconsin,” a report by the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative identifies radon as risk factor. The report provides an overview of lung cancer in Wisconsin residents, focusing on incidence and mortality. The report notes that two leading risk factors contributing to lung cancer risk ar…
The Lake County Wildfire Resilience Fair, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, will also include radon information, free home radon tests, giveaways, and more. The health department is partnering with other entities in hosting the event. The Fair is an opportunity for the health department to provide outreac…
Contributed by Margaret Horton
The interest from our NRAM outreach has not slowed down yet. Here are a few updated figures to share:
• The Colorado Radon Program distributed over 12,000 free radon test kits to Colorado residents since January 1, 2025.
• The Low-Income Radon Mitigation Assistance Pro…
Submitted by Rebecca Cantrell, MPH
I wanted to share about Georgia's Radon Poster Contest Winners. The winners met with the Governor and First Lady for a photo opportunity and were presented with their prize money. See the link to the article and photo.
https://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/story/winne…
The Oregon Indoor Radon Risk map, 2024 edition, is available online at the Oregon Health Authority radon website.
The map presents risks calculated using a classification system based on three factors:
• Maximum observed radon test result value
• Average radon test result value
• Percent of locati…