In the light of recent studies revealing that 40% of asthma occurrence relates to environmental factors within the indoor environment, learning about the resources provided by the Multnomah County Environmental Health Department last week was a very valuable experience.  Please read our blog for details!

We are pleased to have a hand in hosting the 3rd Annual NW Environmental Health Conference this year!  Held at Portland State University on February 11th, health experts from all over the region will present on the most pressing issues in the emerging field of Environmental Health. Click here to read the full press release!

Along with the Oregon Health Authority, the Community Energy Project, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Multnomah County Healthy Homes Program, JHC has recently become a part of the Radon Awareness Coalition. The coalition is spreading radon awareness and distributing free radon test kits throughout the month of January. Click here to read the full press release!