The Kansas Department of Health and Environment uses social media (Facebook) posts to promote testing for radon. The department’s Facebook page includes radon posts along with other health messages. A recent post emphasizes that the only way to know the radon level is to test. It also directs th…
The University of Georgia Radon Program uses social media (Facebook) in its outreach efforts to inform the public about radon. The page for UGA Extension Carroll County presents posts from Derek Cooper, UGS Radon Specialist of the Radon Program.
In posting about radon and lung cancer, he announces…
The E-25 Committee on Radon developed a great agenda for the first-ever Virtual Radon Training Event, held October 11 – 13, 2021. There were 162 attendees, 41 states represented, and 47 speakers. Attendance is on average 105 for in person meetings, but due to travel restrictions from federal and s…
The Maryland Department of Health, Environmental Health, provides downloadable Radon Message Cards from its website https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OEHFP/EH/Pages/Radon.aspx
The message cards address the following topics:
What’s Your Number – regarding the action level of 4 pCi/L
Radon Testing – re…
The Radon Poster Contest for 2022 has been announced for Iowa students. The announcement notes: “As all Iowa counties are considered at high risk, this contest provides an opportunity to educate Iowa youth and the general public. By participating in this activity, students will learn about radon a…
The Radon Poster Contest for 2022 has been announced for Illinois students. The announcement notes: “The Illinois Emergency Management Agency estimates that 1,160 Illinois citizens die from radon related lung cancer each year. By participating in this activity, students will learn about radon and…