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October 24 — Lead and Environmental Toxins Training

Oct 1, 2012 | Calendar, Environmental Health, Training Health Professionals

Join us for a one day presentation by leading experts on childhood lead poisoning prevention and other environmental toxins. A collaboration of Southern California Health and Housing Council, LA County Public Health–CLPPP, PSR-LA, LA Housing Department and the Healthy Homes Collaborative.

Jan. 31-Feb. 2 – Western Regional Conference on Eliminating Childhood Lead Poisoning, Implementing Healthy Homes Programs, and Combating Indoor Environmental Hazards

Jan 31, 2009 | Calendar

PSR-LA and the Healthy Homes Collaborative will be involved with this educational and networking conference geared towards public officials, lead industry practitioners, environmental consultants and contractors, facility operators, health educators and community...

Integrated Pest Management Campaign: Training for Healthy Homes, Healthy Families

Dec 8, 2008 | Environmental Health, Latest News, Quarterly Newsletter

PSR-LA has prioritized reducing pesticide use in homes and buildings because of the strong research that links pesticide exposure to acute health concerns. In addition to the occurrences of poisonings and allergies, chronic health issues may also develop, including cancer, reproductive and neurological disorders.

Eliminating Childhood Lead Poisoning by 2010: PSR-LA and the Healthy Homes Collaborative Ensuring Primary Prevention

Apr 29, 2008 | Environmental Health, Quarterly Newsletter

As anyone who has had to baby-proof a home knows, keeping toddlers safe from harm is a massive undertaking. Parents secure cabinets and move dangerous objects out of reach, but few realize that invisible lead dust is a potential health threat to many children. In Los...

Bed-Bugs and Beyond: A Case for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Apr 1, 2008 | Environmental Health, Quarterly Newsletter

Recently, there has been quite a bit of media attention given to the resurgence of bed-bugs in southern California and across the U.S. These tiny parasites that are notoriously difficult to kill or contain have returned in full force. Resistant strains of “super”...
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