The award celebrates best practices models in the field of aging and health Media Contact: Michelle Harvey, 443.539.4166, mharvey@nchh.org Denver, CO (October 31, 2016)—The Aging and Public Health Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and… More
October 28th, 2016
Stand Up and Be Counted in the Fight Against Lead Poisoning
Stand Up and Be Counted in the Fight Against Lead Poisoning by Christopher Bloom Lead poisoning—you know, it seems like we should’ve had this problem licked by now. Every year, we (NCHH and our partners) get out and… More
October 13th, 2016
Hot Tips to Protect Your Home from Fires
Hot Tips to Protect Your Home from Fires by Patricia Sarmiento, PublicHealthCorps We’ve all heard the phrase “where there’s smoke, there’s fire” at least once in our lives. Most of the time, that smoke is the only… More
September 26th, 2016
The Family That Smokes Together
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