11/01/2023
Thank you, RHA Southern Alameda County, for featuring our very own Soni Johnson in the first installment of the RHA Influencer Series!
Alameda County Healthy Homes Department Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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Our mission is to prevent illnesses caused by home environmental conditions such as mold, lead, pest
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10/30/2023
that imported eye powders such as surma, kohl, kajal, and sindoor often contain lead that can poison your child? This lead poisoning prevention week, get educated. Get empowered. There’s more to learn about lead.
Learn more at achhd.org/leadweek
10/29/2023
Is your home healthy?
Keep your home healthy by keeping it clean, which is one of the principles of a healthy home. Visit achhd.org/leadweek for more information.
10/29/2023
that your child can get lead poisoning if someone in your home works with lead at their job? You cannot see the lead, but a worker can bring lead home on their hands, face, work clothes, shoes, and in a car. If someone in your house works with lead, they should change into clean clothes and shoes at work before coming home, wash their face and hands at work before going home, and wash their work clothes separately from all other clothes.
Visit achhd.org/leadweek for more information.
10/28/2023
There are many ways to keep your family safe, but one thing you cannot miss is getting your little ones tested for lead.
Lead can lurk in older homes and even a small amount can harm your child, as their bodies are still developing. This lead poisoning prevention week, talk to your child’s doctor and get your child tested.
Visit achhd.org/leadweek for more information.
10/28/2023
The kids of today will shape our communities of tomorrow – but some kids are starting to make a difference now. Our friends at Frontline Catalysts, through their work with our county’s youth, have systematically tested the soil of their communities and have found levels of lead that are hazardous. Support their efforts by watching their presentation on their findings, and by sharing their work with the communities that you are a part of. Together, we can help create a healthier future for us all.
Visit tinyurl.com/FrontlineCatalysts to see the full presentation.
10/27/2023
With so many older homes & properties here in Alameda County, it can be difficult to know if your home is exposing you and your family to lead poisoning. Thankfully, there are grants available to help.
For those living in older homes in Alameda County, grants may be available to both test and repair any lead hazards that are found in their home.
Visit achhd.org/leadweek for more information.
10/27/2023
There are many ways children here in Alameda County become lead poisoned: paint dust in older homes, traditional makeup, imported spices, etc. It can be hard to know what is safe, but we are here to help.
Visit achhd.org/leadweek for more information.
10/27/2023
Did you know that removing your shoes before entering your home and leaving them outside your home is recommended for childhood lead poisoning prevention?
This lead poisoning prevention week, get educated. Get empowered. Learn more at achhd.org/leadweek.
10/27/2023
Did you know that healthy meals and snacks can help keep children safe from lead poisoning?
This lead poisoning prevention week, get educated. Get empowered.
Learn more at achhd.org/leadweek
10/26/2023
Did you know that children who are lead poisoned may not show any symptoms? The only way to know is with a blood test.
This lead poisoning prevention week, get educated. Get empowered. There’s more to learn about lead.
Learn more at achhd.org/leadweek
10/26/2023
We all want our children to be healthy. For lead poisoning, it is impossible to tell just by looking at them: a blood test is needed. This lead poisoning prevention week, talk to your child’s doctor and ask for a blood lead test.
Learn more at achhd.org/leadweek
10/25/2023
Many older homes here in Alameda County were built using lead-based paint, causing children to become sick as the paint is exposed through wear and tear – or through unsafe renovation. This lead poisoning prevention week, get educated. Get empowered. Resources and grants are available to help.
Learn more at achhd.org/leadweek.
10/24/2023
When we work together, we create a better future for us all. This lead poisoning prevention week, join in by getting educated and getting empowered. There’s more to know about lead.
Learn more at achhd.org/leadweek
10/02/2023
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09/19/2023
Repairing your rental property can be tricky to understand – let alone to afford. We are here to help.
The Healthy Homes Department offers free funding to fix your property. This Thursday, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, our very own Soni Johnson will be presenting on how you or someone you know may be able to access these funds. COVID-19 funds are still available, specifically for rental housing providers.
Claim your seat now and learn how to access free grant funds to fix or repair your rental property.
Visit tinyurl.com/FixYourRental to learn more.
09/01/2023
Learning how to stay healthy in your home can be challenging to understand, especially with so many things happening in life. Luckily, there are 8 principles of a healthy home that help make this easy – one being to keep it pest free. Exposure to pests such as roaches and rodents can trigger an asthma attack. Keep your home pest-free inspecting screens for holes that may let in bugs and other critters.
Visit achhd.org to learn more about the connection between the health of your home and the health of you and your family. Healthy homes for all.
08/31/2023
It can be difficult to know how to keep your family safe & healthy in your home. Thankfully, help is available. We have created a portal on our website with resources and information that is specifically for parents and caregivers – with links to videos, tools, and even free money available to those who qualify.
Learn more at achhd.org/parents.
08/31/2023
Making a positive impact on the future of our communities has been at the heart of our work for over 30 years. This Summer we urge all parents to help make a positive impact by talking to their child’s doctor and getting them tested for lead. Together, we can create a better community and a better future for us all to thrive in. Healthy homes for all.
Visit achhd.org/parents to learn more.
08/30/2023
We all deserve a home that is healthy for us to be in, but it can be difficult to know what that means or if there is anything in our homes that may be harming us. Take the guesswork out by using our interactive roadmap to a healthy home, a guide that will guide you through the different resources available to you. Visit achhd.org/roadmap for more information.
08/29/2023
How do you keep your home safe?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development recommends keeping it safe by carpeting and sweeping floors every week. Clean homes reduce pest infestation and exposures to contaminants.
Visit achhd.org to learn more about the connection between the health of your home and health of you and your family. Healthy homes for all.
08/28/2023
Did you know that children with lead poisoning usually do not look or act sick? Ask your health care provider about getting your child tested. This Summer let’s make sure we keep our children safe. Healthy homes for all.
08/28/2023
All children deserve access to a healthy lunch, regardless of whether school is in session. Thankfully, free lunch is available for children under 18 years old at select Alameda County libraries during the Summer months through the Summer Food Service Program, a federally-funded, state-administered program.
At most sites, children receive either one or two reimbursable meals each day. Certain camps and sites may be approved to serve up to three meals to each child, each day.
Find a meal service site near you by texting “Summer Meals” to 914-342-7744, by calling 1-866-348-6479, or by visiting tinyurl.com/lunchatthelibrary.
08/27/2023
We all deserve to live in a home that is safe and healthy. Unfortunately, many people live in homes where repairs are needed to address health hazards. Alameda County has funding available to help.
If you live in Alameda County in a home that needs repairs, please complete the brief form at tinyurl.com/freemoneyforhomerepairs and a member of our team will reach out to you to see what you may qualify for.
Visit achhd.org to learn more about the connection between the health of your home and health of you and your family. Healthy homes for all.
08/26/2023
It can be difficult to know how to keep your family safe & healthy in your home. Thankfully, help is available. We have created a portal on our website with resources and information that is specifically for parents and caregivers – with links to videos, tools, and even free money available to those who qualify. Learn more at achhd.org/parents.
08/25/2023
Is your home healthy?
Keep your home healthy and safe by keeping it clean. Clean homes reduce pest infestation and exposures to contaminants. Learn more online at achhd.org.
07/30/2023
It can be difficult to know how to keep your family safe & healthy in your home. Thankfully, help is available. We have created a portal on our website with resources and information that is specifically for parents and caregivers – with links to videos, tools, and even free money available to those who qualify.
Learn more at achhd.org/parents.
07/29/2023
Paying for college is a barrier that many parents struggle with both here in Alameda County and throughout the country. Thankfully, there is some help available. Parents in Alameda County may qualify for a free $500 to start their child’s college fund through the Brilliant Baby Program.
More information about the program, including how to apply, is available at oaklandpromise.org/brilliant-baby.
07/22/2023
All children deserve access to a healthy lunch, regardless of whether school is in session. Thankfully, free lunch is available for children under 18 years old at select Alameda County libraries during the Summer months through the Summer Food Service Program, a federally-funded, state-administered program.
At most sites, children receive either one or two reimbursable meals each day. Certain camps and sites may be approved to serve up to three meals to each child, each day.
Find a meal service site near you by texting “Summer Meals” to 914-342-7744, by calling 1-866-348-6479, or by visiting tinyurl.com/lunchatthelibrary.
07/18/2023
Learning how to stay healthy in your home can be challenging to understand, especially with so many things happening in life. Luckily, there are 8 principles of a healthy home that help make this easy – one being to keep it pest free. Exposure to pests such as roaches and rodents can trigger an asthma attack. Keep your home pest-free by inspecting screens for holes that may let in bugs and other critters each year.
Visit achhd.org to learn more about the connection between the health of your home and the health of you and your family. Healthy homes for all.
07/14/2023
We all deserve to live in a home that is safe and healthy. Unfortunately, many people live in homes where repairs are needed to address health hazards. Alameda County has funding available to help.
If you live in Alameda County in a home that needs repairs, please complete the brief form at tinyurl.com/freemoneyforhomerepairs and a member of our team will reach out to you to see what you may qualify for.
Visit achhd.org to learn more about the connection between the health of your home and health of you and your family. Healthy homes for all.
07/11/2023
We all deserve a home that is healthy for us to be in, but it can be difficult to know what that means or if there is anything in our homes that may be harming us. Take the guesswork out by using our interactive roadmap to a healthy home, a guide that will guide you through the different resources available to you.
Visit achhd.org/roadmap for more information.
06/29/2023
Is your home healthy?
Keep your home healthy and safe by keeping it clean. Clean homes reduce pest infestation and exposures to contaminants. Learn more during June’s National Healthy Homes Month online at achhd.org/healthyhomesmonth.
06/28/2023
Making a positive impact on the future of our communities has been at the heart of our work for over 30 years. This , recognized each June, we urge all parents to help make a positive impact by talking to their child’s doctor and getting them tested for lead. Together, we can create a better community and a better future for us all to thrive in. Healthy homes for all.
Visit achhd.org/healthyhomesmonth to learn more.
06/23/2023
Did you know that lead poisoning can occur from multiple sources? From cracked paint to gardening – lead can pose a health threat in your home. Learn more about the possible sources of lead poisoning online at achhd.org/healthyhomesmonth.
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LEAD poisoning is very dangerous. It causes mental delays and behavioral problems.
I called on both Friday morning and early this morning, with no reply. We have current construction going on with lead paint removal, no effort to contain chips/dust or protect tenants' health, including a 4-year-old child. Need help asap, before it is too late. Property is covered in extensive lead paint chips and dust, which is near sewer, water, and vegetable garden. Tenants cannot open windows or leave doors open.
What does this mean for Oaklanders who have lead paint in their homes?
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