The Family that Smokes Together by Christopher Bloom Before Dad was a physician, he was a smoker. And, because we lived in his house, we were smokers too. Throughout my life, people have thought it odd that a… More
September 3rd, 2016
NCHH Receives Grant to Strengthen Efforts on Healthcare Financing
Media Contact: Christopher Bloom, 443.539.4154, cbloom@nchh.org COLUMBIA, MD (May 27, 2015) – The National Center for Healthy Housing was recently awarded $60,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan, to expand the second year scope… More
July 12th, 2016
Democrats Add Eliminating Lead Poisoning to Party Platform
Democrats Add Eliminating Lead Poisoning to Party Platform by Julie Kruse On July 9, 2016, history was made: A major U.S. political party added the words “we must make it a national priority to eradicate lead poisoning”… More
June 21st, 2016
NCHH’s David Jacobs Discusses Lead in Water and Paint on “Chicago Tonight”
NCHH’s David Jacobs Discusses Lead in Water and Paint on “Chicago Tonight” Chicago Experts Agree that Short- and Long-Term Measures Are Necessary CHICAGO, IL (June 21, 2016) — NCHH’s Chief Scientist, Dr. David Jacobs, appeared on a… More
June 13th, 2016
Taking Action: HUD’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Announcement – June 13, 2016
Taking Action: HUD’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Announcement – June 13, 2016 by David Jacobs and Anita Weinberg Today, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro issued welcome news about lead poisoning prevention, continuing the department’s… More
May 24th, 2016
Both House and Senate Move to Increase HUD Lead Hazard Control Funding
Both House and Senate Move to Increase HUD Lead Hazard Control Funding by Julie Kruse Thanks to all of you who called your senators last week to urge them to pass the HUD funding bill! The bill… More
May 17th, 2016
Four Proposals to Make Homes Healthier Through Better Model Codes: ICC Member Vote by May 26
Four Proposals to Make Homes Healthier Through Better Model Codes: ICC Member Vote by May 26 by Tom Neltner and Jonathan Wilson Building a home that lasts generations, withstands the elements, is energy efficient, and keeps us… More
May 12th, 2016
Find It, Fix It, Fund It: A Bold Call to Action to Eliminate Lead Poisoning
Find It, Fix It, Fund It: A Bold Call to Action to Eliminate Lead Poisoning by Julie Kruse and Christopher Bloom The National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) and the steering committee of the National Safe and… More
May 12th, 2016
NCHH and the Safe and Healthy Housing Coalition Announce Bold New Drive to Eliminate Lead Poisoning
Call for national action to eliminate lead poisoning in the wake of Flint water crisis Media Contact: David Jacobs, 202.607.0938, djacobs@nchh.org Columbia, MD (May 12, 2016) – Today, the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) and the… More
May 6th, 2016
NCHH and Coalition Campaign on Capitol Hill
NCHH and Coalition Campaign on Capitol Hill by Julie Kruse and Christopher Bloom As African refugees who immigrated to Rhode Island in 2007 to start a new life, Teddi Jallow and her husband were excited and proud… More