Healthy Housing in the News - Green & Healthy Homes Initiative

EPA Honors Efforts of Rhode Island Asthma Control Program During Asthma Awareness Month

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized the Rhode Island Department of Health as one of only three national winners of the 2019 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. Each year during Asthma Awareness Month, EPA honors programs delivering excellent environmental asthma management as part of their comprehensive asthma care services to improve the lives of children and families with asthma.

May 1, 2019

After record year for rain, advocates and lawmakers point to mold problems for low-income renters in Baltimore

The Baltimore Sun

After Baltimore’s wettest year on record, housing advocates are seeking more protections for low-income tenants battling mold in their rental homes — and a city councilman is calling for a hearing on the problem.

April 15, 2019

Legislation to rid Maryland schools of lead-contaminated water passed in General Assembly in weakened form

The Baltimore Sun

Legislation aimed at removing lead-contaminated water from hundreds of school fountains passed unanimously on the General Assembly’s final day this week — but in weakened form.

April 12, 2019

Chronic stress, anxiety, asthma…your home could be the cause

SF Gate

You know those days. The air conditioner dies and you’re a sweaty grouch until the repairman arrives. Imagine your mood if you had to live in that mess all summer? Or what if you had to breathe exhaust from the freeway outside your window every day? Or wonder whether your kindergartener will get caught in gang-shooting crossfire?

April 10, 2019

South Bend initiative focuses on making the city’s homes healthy for residents of all ages

WSBT

SOUTH BEND — Is your house in need of repairs? Are you worried about lead paint or a leaky roof? The “Green & Healthy Homes Initiative” in South Bend aims to help you fix that.

March 28, 2019