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December 6, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― As part of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (SEAARST) have announced the…
West Virginia has included radon in its cancer plan for 2021 - 2025 under Aim 4: Reduce the incidence and mortality rates of cancers related to environmental carcinogens. The plan focuses on three priority areas: prevention, early detection, and quality of life. The Cancer Plan contains a set of aim…
Connecticut Department of Public Health has updated guidance on testing for radon in child care centers and group care homes. The brochure, "Radon Testing Guidance for Child Care Centers & Group Care Homes," provides instructions for testing times, locations and number of tests to…
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Radon Program, conducted a series of eight webinars on radon during 2020 that are now available on the website with previously presented webinars. See http://www.ncradon.org/Webinars.html
The instructional webinars are intended to empower Nor…
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has published information specific to child care facilities and radon testing on its website with referral to brochures with details.
The brochure titled “All Child Care Facility Testing Directions” includes information on where and when to…
The Wisconsin Cancer Plan 2020-2030, a blueprint for action with a singular vision: creating a healthier Wisconsin by reducing the burden of cancer for everyone. The Plan addresses risk reduction and includes measures and goals for radon.
The Plan is presented online, where copies may be view, pri…