"A ten-month old baby is at the DeVos Children’s Hospital after a severe case of lead poisoning that was discovered last week in Grand Rapids, " according to FOX-17 reporter Carl Apple. The Healthy Homes Coalition worked with Carl to get this story out, hoping to alert the community to the fact that lead poisoning is still a very real and present danger in Grand Rapids.
The CareSource Foundation recently awarded $7,500 to the Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan to underwrite the cost of teaching parents how to check their homes for lead hazards. It is anticipated that more than 100 families will be able to benefit from this service.
Healthy Homes is working with homeowners to test more than 100 homes for radon during the national Radon Action Month. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after tobacco smoke. Its presence in homes can easily be detected through a simple test kit.
As a landlord who owns older housing, you probably already know some of the potential financial and legal risks related to hazardous lead-based paint. The Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan wants your business to succeed and can help you protect your tenants and your investment!
We help landlords develop and implement specific strategies to address lead poisoning, carbon monoxide, and radon concerns in their rental units. This website has lots of specific information to help you provide safe, healthy housing that limits the risk to your investment. Click on one of the topics below to get started.
Making sure children grow up in homes that are healthy and safe is everyone’s job! The Healthy Homes Coalition is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Learn more about specific ways you can help protect children. Connect with us today!
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