Colorado’s Successful Local Radon Outreach
Contributed by Margaret Horton, MPH
The CDPHE Radon Program conducts local radon outreach through grants awarded to local public health agencies (LPHAs) and other non-profit organizations on an annual basis. These grants have been very successful in advancing the radon activities throughout Colorado.
Many local public health staff have received NRPP certification in radon measurement. Having credentialed staff at the local level ensures that Coloradans across the state have access to high-quality, objective radon measurement information. A few of these folks are using their knowledge and training to help schools and child care facilities meet the state's radon measurement requirement in these settings.
A specific example of success relates to activities in Denver. The Metro Denver public health agencies coordinated a local media campaign for National Radon Action Month. They coordinated their messaging across six metro counties while promoting the radon services available at each of the six participating local public health agencies.
For more information about Colorado’s Radon Program, contact:
Margaret Horton, MPH
Program Coordinator
Colorado Radon Program
303.692.2422 | margaret.horton@state.co.us | www.coloradoradon.info
United States