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Alameda County Healthy Homes Department Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Alameda County Healthy Homes Department Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Our mission is to prevent illnesses caused by home environmental conditions such as mold, lead, pest

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It is our shared responsibility to learn about our history as Americans, which cannot be understood without knowing Blac...
02/25/2022

It is our shared responsibility to learn about our history as Americans, which cannot be understood without knowing Black history. To help with this, resources are available online through both the Smithsonian Museum as well as the National Education Association. This Black History Month, we encourage all people to brush up on their history by following the advice of Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, and reading stories three times to hone her own voice.

Learn more: linktr.ee/ACHealthyHomesDept

#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2022 #AlamedaCounty #HealthyHomes

One way that each of us can help #ShareBlackStories during Black History Month is by helping to spread awareness of the ...
02/21/2022

One way that each of us can help #ShareBlackStories during Black History Month is by helping to spread awareness of the many resources available online. Scholastic created a list of “books that center Black lives and Black joy—stories that will resonate far beyond this one month.” Join us in spreading this information so that we can empower both our kids and ourselves to create a better future for us all.

Learn more: oomscholasticblog.com/post/celebrate-black-history-month-share-black-stories-2022

One author who made this list is Andrea Davis Pinkney, who authored the book titled Bright Brown Baby.

#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2022 #AlamedaCounty #HealthyHomes

All people, regardless of race or place, deserve the same rights and freedoms. For too long, Black and brown people in A...
02/21/2022

All people, regardless of race or place, deserve the same rights and freedoms. For too long, Black and brown people in America have been denied equality because of the color of their skin. To help students understand the reality of Black people's experiences in American history, their impact on American culture, and to celebrate their achievements, the National Education Association has compiled a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety subjects and that can be adapted to fit multiple grade levels.

Learn more: linktr.ee/ACHealthyHomesDept

#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2022 #AlamedaCounty #HealthyHomes

The Healthy Homes Department supports healthy families.It is our shared responsibility to learn about our history as Ame...
02/19/2022

The Healthy Homes Department supports healthy families.

It is our shared responsibility to learn about our history as Americans, which cannot be understood without knowing Black history. To help with this, resources are available online through both the Smithsonian Museum as well as the National Education Association. This Black History Month, we encourage all people to brush up on their history.

Learn more: linktr.ee/ACHealthyHomesDept

#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2022 #AlamedaCounty #HealthyHomes

All people, regardless of race or place, deserve the same rights and freedoms. For too long, Black and brown people in A...
02/19/2022

All people, regardless of race or place, deserve the same rights and freedoms. For too long, Black and brown people in America have been denied equality because of the color of their skin. To help students understand the reality of Black people's experiences in American history, their impact on American culture, and to celebrate their achievements, the National Education Association has compiled a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety subjects and that can be adapted to fit multiple grade levels.

Learn more: www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/black-history-month-lessons-resources

#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2022 #AlamedaCounty #HealthyHomes

The Healthy Homes Department supports healthy homes and healthy children. This Black History Month, we would like to sup...
02/18/2022

The Healthy Homes Department supports healthy homes and healthy children. This Black History Month, we would like to support the Scholastic campaign of “showcasing books that center Black lives and Black joy—stories that will resonate far beyond this one month.” It is our decisions now that determine the future of our community and the future that our kids grow up in. Let’s all work together to support this campaign by exploring and amplifying posts that use #ShareBlackStories.

Learn more: oomscholasticblog.com/post/celebrate-black-history-month-share-black-stories-2022

#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2022 #AlamedaCounty #HealthyHomes

As we think about creating a better future for our community, we see the connection that it has to the decisions that we...
02/11/2022

As we think about creating a better future for our community, we see the connection that it has to the decisions that we make in the present. This Valentine’s Day, gift sustainably by choosing a local option.

For more information about the sustainable gift options available for this Valentine’s Day, click here: tinyurl.com/2p932bxv.

When we all work together, we can have a positive effect on the future of our community.

#sustainability #gift #giftidea #local #shoplocal #valentinesday #community #alamedacounty

Did you know that over 1.5 million Bay Area residents do not have home internet access? Tech Exchange is working to brid...
01/28/2022

Did you know that over 1.5 million Bay Area residents do not have home internet access? Tech Exchange is working to bridge this digital divide to our community through various resources, services, and even trainings. Visit the Tech Exchange website to learn more.

www.techexchange.org

#healthyhomes #digitaldivide #oaklandundivided #techexchange #student #alamedacounty #laptop #wifi #oakland #dyk

The fifth principle of a healthy home is to keep it pest free. Exposure to pests such as roaches and rodents can trigger...
01/26/2022

The fifth principle of a healthy home is 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.

Learn more about the Eight Healthy Homes Principles online: www.hud.gov/program_offices/healthy_homes/healthyhomes.

#HEALTHYHOMES #HUD #HUDHEALTHYHOMES #tips #didyouknow #safetytips #HUDHealthyHousing #SafeHome

The start of this new year is truly unlike any other. There are many ways to keep your family safe, but one thing you ca...
01/22/2022

The start of this new year is truly unlike any other. 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. Talk to your child’s doctor to get your child tested, and this year let’s make sure we keep our children safe.

Visit achhd.org for more information.

#alamedacounty #safety #leadpoisoningprevention #safehome #tips #healthyhomes #newyear #factfriday #leadfreekids

How do you keep your home safe?The Department of Housing and Urban Development recommends keeping it maintained, which i...
01/20/2022

How do you keep your home safe?

The Department of Housing and Urban Development recommends keeping it maintained, which is one of their eight principles of a healthy home. Maintaining proper ventilation in your home can help reduce pest infestation as well as exposure to contaminants.

Learn more about the Eight Healthy Homes Principles online: www.hud.gov/program_offices/healthy_homes/healthyhomes.

#HEALTHYHOMES #HUD #tips #didyouknow #safetytips #HUDHealthyHousing #SafeHome

#DidYouKnow that soil around older homes or near highways or industry may have lead contamination? Make sure to be lead-...
01/19/2022

#DidYouKnow that soil around older homes or near highways or industry may have lead contamination? Make sure to be lead-safe while gardening this year and wash all fruits and vegetables before eating.

Learn more on achhd.org.

#leadpoisoning #leadpoisoningprevention #alamedacounty #healthyhome #healthyhomes #childrenshealth #publichealth #wednesdaywisdom

Did you know that some students in Alameda County qualify for a loaner laptop for home use, reliable internet access, an...
01/14/2022

Did you know that some students in Alameda County qualify for a loaner laptop for home use, reliable internet access, and tech support through Tech Exchange? Visit the Tech Exchange website to see if you and your family qualify.

www.techexchange.org

#healthyhomes #digitaldivide #oaklandundivided #techexchange #student #alamedacounty #laptop #wifi #oakland #dyk

Is your home healthy?The fourth principle of a healthy home is to keep it well ventilated. Having a good fresh air suppl...
01/11/2022

Is your home healthy?

The fourth principle of a healthy home is to keep it well ventilated. Having a good fresh air supply to your home is important to reduce exposure to indoor air pollutants and to increase respiratory health.

Learn more about the Eight Healthy Homes Principles online: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/healthy_homes/healthyhomes.

#HEALTHYHOMES #HUD #TipTuesday #HUDHEALTHYHOMES #tips #didyouknow #safetytips #HUDHealthyHousing #SafeHome

Did you know that asthma is now recognized as the leading cause of school and work absence, emergency room visits and ho...
01/05/2022

Did you know that asthma is now recognized as the leading cause of school and work absence, emergency room visits and hospitalization? One of the ways that has been shown to help children who are living with asthma is to maintain a healthy home, which can reduce the severity of symptoms or help to reduce asthma triggers.

Learn more: www.hud.gov/program_offices/healthy_homes/healthyhomes

#HEALTHYHOMES #HUDHEALTHYHOMES #tips #didyouknow #safetytips #HUDHealthyHousing #SafeHome #leadpoisoningprevention

“The future is always beginning now.”- Mark StrandWe strongly urge all parents in Alameda County to get their kid’s bloo...
01/03/2022

“The future is always beginning now.”
- Mark Strand

We strongly urge all parents in Alameda County to get their kid’s blood lead levels tested. Lead can be lurking in older homes and even a small amount can harm children – and most children who have lead poisoning do not look or act sick. This new year let’s talk to our children’s doctors and start the year healthy. The future is beginning now.

Visit www.achhd.org for more information about how to keep your family safe.

#healthyhomes #alamedacounty #safety #leadpoisoningprevention #safehome #tips #motivationmonday #quote #quoteoftheday

Thirty years ago, this department was created with a mission to make homes healthier for children. Thirty years later, t...
12/30/2021

Thirty years ago, this department was created with a mission to make homes healthier for children. Thirty years later, through the help of every member of the team both past and present - the outcomes and achievements are clear.

🔸️ We advised property owners to make over $1 million in maintenance and property improvements for the safety & well-being of tenants.
🔸️ We achieved a 57% reduction in asthma-related hospitalizations through home interventions.
🔸️ We assessed over 10,000 homes with young children where hazards were identified & abated.
🔸️ We worked to put 85% of property owners into compliance by addressing their properties' health & safety hazards.
🔸️ We trained over 2,000 people in lead-safe work practices & healthy homes principles.
🔸️ We remediated lead hazards and asthma triggers from more than 2,200 homes.
🔸️ Formed amazing partnerships to help make homes healthier for children.

Learn more about the impacts of the Alameda County Healthy Homes Department over the past 30 years, including resources for keeping your home healthy, at achhd.org/30years.

#withyouthenwithyounow #anniversary #alamedacounty #california #healthyhomes #leadpoisoningprevention

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2000 Embarcadero, Ste 300
Oakland, CA
94606-5300

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+15105678280

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http://www.achhd.org/

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LEAD poisoning is very dangerous. It causes mental delays and behavioral problems.
https://www.medicaldaily.com/children-lead-poisoning-health-screening-455972
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?