Though the 2015 Flint, Michigan water crisis reminded the nation that lead poisoning remains a relevant health concern, evolving lead poisoning prevention policies have helped to significantly reduce childhood exposure to lead and focus on lead paint removal. Here's a brief look at how lead regulations have impacted childhood blood lead levels over time, and what work remains to be done to protect children from lead today.
Carolyn Kinder
Advancing the Administration’s commitment to protect the American people from the next pandemic, the White House today released The United States Government Global Health Security Strategy (GHSS) 20
Atlanta (April 17, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 4 is announcing the 2024 Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Program. EPA Region 4 encourages Tribal, nonprof
Registration now open for EPA’s 3rd annual Mid-Atlantic Summit, kicks off 30-day countdown “Empowering Communities for Environmental Equity” theme provides opportunity for conversation about
NEW YORK (April 16, 2024) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia and Dr. Eun-Hye Enki Yoo, Associate Professor, University at Buffalo and Senior P
NEW YORK (April 16, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a proposed settlement with PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) to design and perform a $15.8 million cleanup at the
WILLISTON, Vt. (April 17, 2024) – Starting this summer, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VTDEC), with EPA oversight, will break ground on a remedial action for the cleanup of g
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the start of dredging in the Lower Rouge River Old Channel near Detroit, Michigan. Sediments in the channel are contaminated with polynuclear ar
NEW YORK (April 17, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to protect people living and working in residential and commercial buildings at the Meeker Avenue Plum
BOSTON (April 16, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its issuance of Clean Air Act Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) air quality permits for Sunrise Wind, Park City
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the first-ever national drinking water standard to protect communities from e
This page provides basic information on lead including what it is, where it is found, how one can be exposed, and the health effects associated with lead.
A CDC investigation notice has been posted regarding harmful reactions in people who received counterfeit or otherwise mishandled botox: https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks/harmful-reactions-botox-
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11) celebrated one of EPA's first Clean School Bus grants under t
Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched its updated Public Health Data Strategy for 2024-2025 and a companion 2023 Lookback Report.
Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched its updated Public Health Data Strategy for 2024-2025 and a companion 2023 Lookback Report.
Transcript for Vital Signs: Health-Related Social Needs Can Keep Women from Getting Lifesaving Mammograms
A new CDC Vital Signs study finds that only about 65% of women ages 50-74, with three or more health-related social needs, are up to date with their mammograms. Breast cancer causes more than 40,000
April 1, 2024—A person in the United States has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”), as reported by Texas and confirmed by CDC.
As part of the first federal campaign to address healthcare worker burnout, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) today
Staying Healthy in March Everyone Deserve a Healthy Home Having a healthy home is essential for supporting everyone's health and well-being. An unhealthy home can lead to numerous advers
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) budget request for FY 2025 includes $9.683 bill
New data released today in CDC’s MMWR show that nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody product, was highly effective in protecting infants from hospitalizations associated with respiratory sy
Staying Healthy in February Healthy Home, Healthy You – Thrive Together The Alameda County Healthy Homes Department is dedicated to preventing lead poisoning and promoting home health
Healthy Home for the Holidays Healthy Home for the Holidays As the holiday season draws near, it presents an opportunity for us to pause and truly contemplate the abundance of blessings
Get Educated. Get Empowered. This Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, take action by getting educated. There's more to know about lead. Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 22–29. M
Staying Healthy in September Message from HHD Director Larry Brooks Greetings! I am so proud to share some of the good news regarding the work our dedicated staff is doing here. The depa
Staying Healthy in September Message from HHD Director Larry Brooks Greetings! I am so proud to share some of the good news regarding the work our dedicated staff is doing here. The depa
Staying Healthy in August We Are Here to Help The Healthy Homes Department takes a systems-level approach, considering the entire home environment and the comprehensive needs of a family
Staying Healthy in August We Are Here to Help The Healthy Homes Department takes a systems-level approach, considering the entire home environment and the comprehensive needs of a family
Staying Healthy in August We Are Here to Help The Healthy Homes Department takes a systems-level approach, considering the entire home environment and the comprehensive needs of a family
Giveaways for Parents Everyone Deserves a Healthy Home As we approach summer, it's easy to take a relaxed approach to many things, including maintaining your home. June is Healthy Homes
In a news report from CBS News in San Francisco, inspectors from Santa Clara County Health Department closed down two firms deemed to have dangerous lead levels at their premises. A gymnastic and an
For the 1st time in almost 20 years, the EPA issued more substantial lead clearance levels to protect American children from the dangers of lead. This final rule will lower the clearance levels for
ECOBOND® Paint: Welcome to this conversation about bioaccessibility and extractability of ECOBOND® LeadDefender® treated lead-based paint. We are joined by Dr. Nicholas Basta, profes
WHY JUST COVER UP THE LEAD ISSUE WHEN YOU CAN TREAT IT! THESE ARE THE FACTS: Covering up the problem still leaves the problem. ECOBOND® LeadDefender® is the ONLY paint product designed to seal &
ECOBOND® Paint is proud to announce their newest distributor, Construventas Group, based in Panama City, Panama. Construventas Group is a company recognized by the most important builders in the c
Webinar: The Mitigation of Lead Hazards and Bio-Accessibility from Lead-Based Paint In support of the World Health Organization 2020 International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, ECOBOND® Paint i
Executive Summary: In March 2017 ECOBOND® Paint LLC joined into a strategic alliance with Market Actives, LLC to add Bitrex® to our ECOBOND® formula to reduce accidental ingestion of potentially
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