Radon Colleagues,

Thank you for another successful National Radon Action Month. To name just a few of the successes:

Lots of NRAM and related activities and events were conducted and posted to RadonLeaders.org. There's time to post more through February using the single or batch option. So far about 1600 events/activities have been posted for the 2012 NRAM period (Oct - Feb). The final count for NRAM and related events/activities posted for 2011 and 2010 were 2091 and 1995 respectively. Also please remember to inspire others and put a spotlight on your program by using the Share Your NRAM Story feature on RadonLeaders. org; it enables you to post a more detailed narrative, along with pictures, video, flyers, etc.

You know I like to do fun things with radon, right? Trust me, read this; it's going to be fun.

Here's what I need to know first: Who is interested in starring in monthly video technical features on the EPA radon homepage? We would like to kick-off our first technical feature next month, but that means I need to know who is willing to put their faces out there at least once :).

The AARST 2012 International Radon Symposium welcomes the participation of members of the scientific and medical community, radon testers, diagnosticians, mitigators, educators, public policy leaders and business leaders as well as consumers, both nationally and internationally.

Please see the attached file for information on the 2012 Call for Papers.

Please review the following attached files in regards to the EPA region 7 meeting on March 14th 2012 in Nebraska City, NE.

Attached files include the following information.

1. The EPA Region 7 meeting information for March the 14th
2. Educational classes (NEHA-NRPP, AARST approved – 4 hours each course) educational classes on March the 13th the day before the region 7 meeting. These classes will be taught by Mr. Bruce Snead of Kansas State University and Ms. Trudy Smith of Spruce Environmental.
3. NEW INFORMATION: The Heartland Chapter of AARST will be having a fundraiser and Social time the evening of the 13th starting after the educational classes and before the Region 7 meeting the next morning. This time will include a chapter information update and Dinner. We will also be holding a fundraiser game of Texas hold em poker with the proceeds being donated to AARST National and to Cansar (50 / 50 split).

The 9th Annual Air Quality and Health Workshop will take place on March 6-7, 2012 in Vancouver, BC. For more information please refer to the text below or visit their website at http://www.bc.lung.ca/association_and_services/air_quality_workshop.html

Day 1 - March 6, 2012: 'Asthma and Air Quality'

REGISTRATION FEE: If you register by January 31st your early bird registration fee is $75. Beginning February 1st, the cost is $100.

GOAL: To provide a state-of-the art overview of new evidence relating to environmental risk factors and the development and exacerbation of asthma.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Government agencies, public health practitioners, members of the public, asthma educators, researchers, and air quality professionals.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the completion of the workshop participants should be able to:

CONTACT: Representative Schafer – 303.918.2660|
|Deputy Communications Director Megan Dubray – 405.596.8261|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 23, 2012

MEDIA ADVISORY

Wednesday, Jan. 25; Noon
Rep. Schafer to speak at Radon Action Rally

WHAT: Join Rep. Sue Schafer when she speaks at the Radon Action Rally hosted by Cancer Survivors Against Radon (CanSAR). This rally is to help raise public awareness about Radon gas, one of the leading causes of lung cancer in the state. Rep. Schafer will be discussing her bill (HB-1165) that will require Radon testing to be conducted prior to selling a home.

WHO: Sue Schafer (D-Wheat Ridge)
Faye Dugan, Colorado Coordinator, CanSAR
And others

WHERE: Colorado State Capitol (map)
West Steps
200 E. Colfax
Denver, Colorado 80203

WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 at Noon

In response to the burgeoning national interest in using health impact assessment as a tool to factor health into policy decisions, the Health Impact Project and other leading health organizations are convening a first-ever National Health Impact Assessment meeting on April 3-4, 2012, in Washington DC. Policymakers, public health professionals, community-based organizations, researchers and elected and appointed officials are invited to attend.In addition, abstracts for presentations are sought, which must be received by 8pm EST on January 18, 2012.

For more information, visit the meeting website.

The National Radon Poster Contest is now complete and winners have been chosen. Thank you to everyone who participated in online voting for the National Radon Poster Contest! Over 100 votes were cast during the online voting period. We also thank all of the state radon programs who conducted radon poster contests.

The national winners received a plaque and gift card in the amount of $1,000 for first place, $600 for second, $400 for third and $400 for a special mention.

These winners will also be recognized and highlighted in the state and EPA region where they live. In addition, the posters will be reproduced and distributed nationally to promote radon awareness.

CRCPD has awarded six mini-grants for the 2011 Radon Mini Grant Program. Congratulations to the following state programs and their respective community partners:

• Illinois Emergency Management Agency and American Lung Association in Illinois
• Nebraska DHHS Radon Program and Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department
• Ohio Department of Health, Indoor Radon Program and Erie County Health Department
• Maine DHHS Radiation Control Program and the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Southern Illinois Hospital Services
• Nebraska DHHS Radon Program and Panhandle Public Health District