A “Little Bit” of Asthma by Susan Aceti I’m not sure if it’s because or I work at the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) or despite working here, but when my daughter’s pediatrician suggested that she… More
October 25th, 2011
National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week by Rebecca Morley I had the good fortune to be working for Senator Jack Reed in 1999 when he introduced a resolution (S. Res 199) to establish National Childhood Lead Poisoning… More
October 19th, 2011
Looking for an Apartment? – Part 2
Looking for an Apartment? – Part 2 by Judith Akoto I’m sure everyone likes to live pest-free. I know I do! Therefore, be on the look-out for signs (droppings, for example) of pests. You may want to… More
October 18th, 2011
Looking for an Apartment? – Part 1
Looking for an Apartment? – Part 1 by Judith Akoto Let’s face it, we don’t always remember to watch for healthy home indicators (or lack thereof) when searching for an apartment. Looking for the “right” apartment can… More
October 12th, 2011
Ugh! – Fleas in the House!
Ugh! – Fleas in the House! by Rebecca Morley Oscar the cat has brought some unwelcome guests into our home – fleas. With a new baby, I’m especially concerned about what type of treatment I should use… More
October 11th, 2011
Home Not-So-Safe Home – Part 2
Home Not-So-Safe Home – Part 2 by Jonathan Wilson Last week, I casually mentioned radon testing at the end of my blog post, but it is a very serious issue that everyone should really consider. Radon is a… More
October 10th, 2011
Orange Alert – CDC Lead Program Elimination
Orange Alert – CDC Lead Program Elimination by Rebecca Morley Are you receiving daily email pleas for your help in saving important federal programs? The proposed budget cuts are so broad and deep that it could be… More
October 6th, 2011
Building Dampness, Mold, and Health
Building Dampness, Mold, and Health by Jill Breysse I applaud the California Department of Public Health for its new Issues Statement on Building Dampness, Mold, and Health [2016 revised version here]. For routine residential assessment, NCHH generally… More
October 4th, 2011
Home Not-So-Safe Home
Home Not-So-Safe Home by Jonathan Wilson I love “news you can use” articles, especially when the popular press talks about an issue that is very near and dear to me — healthy homes. I was excited to… More
October 4th, 2011
Welcome to the NCHH Blog
Welcome to the NCHH Blog by Phillip Dodge Today, NCHH is entering the world of blogging. Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed or check back frequently to stay up to date. More