Oct 22-28 is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Oct 17: Springfield Healthy Homes Communications Workgroup Meeting

This month's Springfield Healthy Homes meeting will focus on communications planning around Healthy Homes, Lead Poisoning Prevention, Ener-g-save and other opportunities. We will update the communications plan and create a timeline for the upcoming year. Tuesday October 17, 1-2 pm City of Springfield Office of Housing, 1600 East Columbus Avenue, Springfield, MA There is a parking garage next to the building (~$3.00 for 2hours), a dirt lot on West Columbus ($5.00/day), and metered street parking. Due to all of the construction downtown, we recommend that you save some extra time to find parking.

Oct 22-28 Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Springfield has the highest risk for lead in Massachusetts. Learn what you can do to protect your family from lead poisoning. HUD Healthy Homes - Preventing Lead Poisoning

Testimony on Housing Code Updates The Department of Public Health has closed its input period for the updates of the Sanitary Code related to housing (105 CMR 410.000: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation. Testimony was provided by the Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition and Health Resources In Action, along with 10 organizations. Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition Testimony Health Resources in Action Testimony Learn more about the Sanitary Code Updates

Upcoming Trainings and Job Opportunities Hoarding Conference, October 18, 2017 Western Massachusetts Hoarding Task Force is hosting a conference to educate community about addressing and supporting individuals with Hoarding Disorder. For more information, or to RSVP, click here. Lead-Safe Worker and Supervisor Training , Starting October 19, 2017 Free four-day training for Certified Lead Safe Workers (24 hours) and Supervisors (32 hours) for contractors and tradespeople who fit federal income guidelines. For more information, contact Nigel Greaves from the Springfield Office of Housing at 413-886-5050. More information

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Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition | 413.794.7600 | pioneervalleyasthmacoalition@gmail.com pvasthmacoalition.org Convened by  Partners for a Healthier Community, Inc.