April 8, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
An estimated one in three Minnesota homes harbors high levels of radon. However, testing for the radioactive gas before buying or selling a home can lead to reduced health risks, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
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March 7, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Janet Thompson was being treated for terminal lung cancer, but her thoughts were about others.
She lobbied people she saw to check their homes for radon, a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. Continue Reading
January 7, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Every 25 minutes, one person in the U.S. dies from radon-related lung cancer. It is the largest environmental cancer risk and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Health. Continue Reading
January 28, 2012 in West Central Tribune
Radon testing can save lives, bring peace of mind Continue Reading
November 30, 2011 in West Central Tribune
Pope County and the Meeker, McLeod, Sibley Community Health Board are among seven agencies to be awarded state grants to help build local capacity for addressing health hazards in homes. Continue Reading
January 20, 2011 in Alexandria Echo Press
It is odorless, colorless and tasteless.
It can cause lung cancer.
And every home in Minnesota should be tested every two to five years for it. Continue Reading
January 11, 2011 in Worthington Daily Globe
WORTHINGTON In conjunction with Radon Action Month, Nobles-Rock Community Health Services is offering free radon testing kits to homeowners while supplies last. The kits may be picked up at the NRCHS office, located on the third floor of the Nobles County Government Center in downtown Worthington. Continue Reading
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