Learn about RADON - are you at risk?

Join us for an enlightening session with Marc Katz, MPH, a seasoned radon expert from the Indoor Air Unit of the Minnesota Department of Health. Gain valuable insights into radon, with an opportunity to ask your questions about testing, results, and mitigation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and ensure the safety of your family’s indoor environment!

Start:
02/14/2024 6:00 pm

End:
02/14/2024 7:00 pm

Your 10KFS PFAS Primer: About PFAS, Your Health and More!

The 10,000 Families Study from the University of Minnesota invites you to a webinar to learn about Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (more commonly known as PFAS - "Forever chemicals"). In this conversation, PFAS expert Sarah Fossen-Johnson from the Minnesota Department of Health will answer your questions and tell you what you need to know and how you can protect yourself and your family from these chemicals that are all around us.

Start:
07/25/2023 9:00 pm

End:
07/25/2023 10:00 pm

10KFS - Extension: Glyphosate Webinar

This webinar gives an overview of glyphosate (the active ingredient in the pesticide RoundUp commonly used in agriculture and gardening) and health, especially what researchers already know and do not yet know about exposure and its impact on health. We shared what the University of Minnesota 10,000 Families Study in particular is studying about glyphosate. An agriculture/gardening safety expert gave practical tips, and shared resources you can use.

Start:
06/14/2023 5:00 pm

End:
06/14/2023 6:00 pm

PFAS (Español) - 10KFS & HACER webinar

El estudio 10,000 Familias de la Universidad de Minnesota en asociación con la organización HACER Minnesota realizó el seminario en línea acerca de las sustancias Perfluoroalquiladas y Polifluoroalquiladas (conocidas más comúnmente como PFAS - "Sustancias Químicas Persistentes") para aprender de la mano de una experta en el tema. En esta conversación educativa con la Dra. Paloma Beamer compartió todo lo que necesitas saber sobre las PFAS para protegerte tanto a ti como a tu familia.

Start:
06/05/2023 10:30 pm

End:
06/05/2023 11:30 pm

10,000 Families & MDH - Radon Education

For the second time, Marc Katz, MPH, expert on radon from the Indoor Air Unit of the Minnesota Department of Health, shared important information about radon and answer your questions about testing, results, and mitigation with the audience.

Start:
03/27/2023 5:00 pm

End:
03/27/2023 6:00 pm

10KFS Radon Educational event

Marc Katz, MPH, expert on radon from the Indoor Air Unit of the Minnesota Department of Health, shares information about radon testing, results, and mitigation.

Start:
02/28/2023 10:00 pm

End:
02/28/2023 11:00 pm

Concientización Sobre Riesgos de Radón 10KFS & HACER

La Doctora Luz Huntington-Moskos PhD, RN, CPN, es una Profesora Asociada y la Directora del Núcleo de Participación Comunitaria del Centro de Ciencias Integrativas de la Salud Ambiental de la Universidad de Louisville, en Kentucky. La Doctora Luz compartirá información acerca del radón, sus riesgos y cómo evaluar nuestros hogares.

Start:
01/11/2023 10:00 pm

End:
01/11/2023 11:00 pm

The dangers of radon gas and how to keep your family safe.

There could be a deadly intruder hiding in your basement! Radon is a radioactive gas that has no color and no smell, and exposure to it can lead to serious health conditions. #ASL interpretation provided.

Start:
01/19/2022 10:30 pm

End:
01/19/2022 11:30 pm

Stroke Prevention, Disparities, & Links to COVID-19

Featuring Dr Haitham Hussein, Associate Professor in Neurology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. His specialty is stroke. This talk will focus on prevention and the relationship between COVID-19 and stroke. #ASL interpretation provided

Start:
11/03/2021 9:30 pm

End:
11/11/2021 11:30 pm

Science is rewarding!

This is a limited time offer: Participate in our study and we’ll give you a free ticket to the Minnesota State Fair. Your free ticket is good to use any day between August 26 and September 6, 2021. Verify that your family is eligible to participate!

Start:
08/26/2021 2:00 pm

End:
09/06/2021 7:00 pm
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