EPA Lead Dust Standards Inadequately Protect Children, NCHH Finds NCHH finds that the current EPA floor dust standard is four times too high to be protective Media Contact: Phillip Dodge COLUMBIA, MD (September 17, 2008) — According to… More
September 10th, 2008
NCHH Ranks Leading Green Building Programs on Health
NCHH Ranks Leading Green Building Programs on Health Media Contact: Phillip Dodge WASHINGTON, DC (September 10, 2008) — The National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) recently introduced the results of a new report, How Healthy Are National… More
July 16th, 2008
Rebecca Morley, Executive Director of NCHH, Is Featured on the “Today” Show
Rebecca Morley, Executive Director of NCHH, Is Featured on the “Today” Show 7/16/2008 NEW YORK (July 16, 2008) The Today show ran a segment on childhood lead poisoning and the importance of lead-safe renovation this morning featuring… More
June 25th, 2008
Guide Available to Help Homeowners Combat Mold Due to Flooding: Free Booklets for Affected Midwestern Areas
Guide Available to Help Homeowners Combat Mold Due to Flooding: Free Booklets for Affected Midwestern Areas (Columbia, MD, June 25, 2008) – A guide developed to help homeowners and contractors safely clean up homes damaged in… More
March 10th, 2008
Senators Jack Reed and Chuck Hagel Introduce Bill to Create Council on Healthy Housing
Senators Jack Reed and Chuck Hagel Introduce Bill to Create Council on Healthy Housing For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Phillip Dodge, National Center for Healthy Housing; Patrick MacRoy, Alliance for Healthy Homes March 10, 2008—Washington, DC. Today, Senators Jack… More
July 15th, 2007
New Research Shows that Weatherization Work Can Result in High Levels of Lead Dust
New Research Shows that Weatherization Work Can Result in High Levels of Lead Dust (Columbia, MD, July 15, 2007*) – Results from a study released this month show that the amount of dust created by… More
June 16th, 2007
NCHH and NEHA Announce Nation’s First Healthy Homes Specialist Credential
NCHH and NEHA Announce Nation’s First Healthy Homes Specialist Credential For Immediate Release Media Contact: Phillip Dodge ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (June 16, 2007) – In partnership with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), the National Center for Healthy… More
September 20th, 2006
Household Levels of Mold Following Hurricane Katrina Surpass Some Agricultural Environments, According to New Study
Household Levels of Mold Following Hurricane Katrina Surpass Some Agricultural Environments, According to New Study Mold and Bacteria Levels in New Orleans Homes Warrant Use of Strong Respiratory Protection Media Contact: Stephanie Berger, 212.305.4372, sb2247@columbia.edu… More