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Radon Exposure & Health Risks

Radon Exposure & Health Risks

Did you know that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and is present in homes across every community?

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Course Information

  • Audience: Public Health Professionals, Public Health Nurses, Community Health Workers
  • Format: Self-paced
  • Price: Free
  • Length: 1 hour
  • Credential(s) eligible for contact hours:

    Sponsored by New England Public Health Training Center (NEPHTC), a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1 total Category I continuing education contact hour.  Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hour is 1.  Provider ID: 1131137 Event ID: 08122020 . 
    If you are not seeking a CHES/MCHES contact hours, if you complete the post-test and evaluation, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. The Certificate will include the length of the course.

  • Competencies: Public Health Science Skills
  • Learning Level: Awareness
  • Companion trainings:
  • Pre-requisites: None
  • Technical Requirements: None
  • Supplemental Materials Reflection guide within course

About this course

Did you know that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and is present in homes across every community? As a public health professional, you play a vital role in protecting your community from this invisible threat. In this course, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of radon, its health risks, and the populations most at risk. You'll learn how to implement effective testing and mitigation strategies, communicate persuasively with the public, and connect community members to essential resources.

Through practical lessons and real-world examples, you'll be empowered to drive meaningful action and reduce radon-related health risks in your community.

Learning objectives

After completing the training, you will be able to:

  1. Outline why radon is an essential topic for public health professionals.
  2. Describe radon's properties and explain how it moves through environments.
  3. Summarize the health risks associated with radon exposure.
  4. Outline the recommended radon testing procedure and protocols.
  5. Identify strategies and resources for educating the public about radon.

Subject Matter Expert












    
    
        
        
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    Stefanie Santora, R.M.P. 
    
                Senior Radon Technologist Massachusetts Department of Public Health
    
            
    

            
    
        
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                    Stefanie Santora has served as a Radon Professional for the Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health for 20 years. As an Environmental Analyst, she is currently the Senior Radon Technologist for the Bureau’s Healthy Homes Radon Program. She is a member of the Indoor Environments Association and certified by their National Radon Proficiency Program as a Radon Measurement Professional.
                        

    
                    
                    
            
    
        
    
    












Enrollment and Contact Hours


Select the Enroll button below to register for the course. If you have any trouble accessing the course, contact support@nephtc.org.


Acknowledgement:


This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31685 “Regional Public Health Training Center Program.” This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.


* Yale School of Public Health, Office of Public Health Practice, a New England Public Health Training Center partner, is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. All CHES credit inquiries are managed by YSPH
Category: Environmental Health
Overview of PH WINS Survey Results in New England 

    



    


        
            

                    
Overview of PH WINS Survey Results in New England

                

        
        
        

        
What are the key findings of the PH WINS Survey Data and how can I use the data to drive change in my organization or agency?

        


        

        

    







    

        
Course Information

        
    
            
  • Audience: Public health professionals and leadership working in Local Health Departments, State Health Departments, and State Health Associations.
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  • Format: Recorded Webinar
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  • Date/Time: October 28th, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET.
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  • Price: Free
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  • Length: 1 hour
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  • Credential(s) eligible for contact hours: Sponsored by New England Public Health Training Center (NEPHTC), a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours are 1. Provider ID:  Event ID: .
    If you are not seeking a CHES/MCHES contact hours, if you complete the post-test and evaluation, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. The Certificate will include the length of the course.
    
                        
                    
            
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  • Competencies:  Analytical/Assessment Skills
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  • Learning Level: Awareness
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  • Companion Trainings: None
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About this Webinar

    

    

    

    

    

    

        

            
PH WINS (the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey) supports the governmental public health workforce by measuring strengths and gaps to inform future investments in funding, training, recruitment, and retention. Conducted in 2014, 2017, 2021, and 2024 by the de Beaumont Foundation and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, PH WINS is the only nationally representative source of data about the governmental public health workforce. It collects data on the demographics of the workforce and captures individual public health workers’ perspectives on key issues such as workforce engagement and morale, training needs, and emerging concepts in public health. This webinar will review the results of the survey in New England and show users how to access and use the data effectively. 

        

    

    
 
    

    

    

    
 

    







    
What you'll learn

    

    
    
        
  • Describe the purpose and scope of the PH WINS survey, including its history, methodology, and key partners involved in its implementation.
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  • Summarize key findings from the 2024 PH WINS survey specific to the New England region, including workforce demographics, training needs, and trends in engagement and morale.
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  • Identify how PH WINS data can inform decision-making in areas such as workforce development, funding priorities, recruitment, and retention strategies.
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  • Navigate the PH WINS data platform to access national and regional data, including filters and tools available for data exploration.
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  • Apply PH WINS data to support strategic planning, grant writing, or policy development within participants’ own public health agencies or organizations.
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Subject Matter Experts

    



        

    
    



        
    
        
  • Lindsey Burton-Anderson
    

            
    
            
    Lindsey Burton-Anderson, MPH, CHES
            
    
        


        
        
        

            

                  Lindsey Burton-Anderson MPH, CHES is a Research Associate at the de Beaumont Foundation. She works closely on the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS)—the only nationally representative survey of the state, local, and territorial government public health workforce—to elevate the voices of public health workers across the country. Lindsey earned her MPH from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University.

                

        

    


    


    






    
    
        
    Enrollment and Contact Hours
    

        
    Select the Enroll button below to register for the course. If you have any trouble accessing the course, contact support@nephtc.org.
    

        
    Acknowledgement:  This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of award 2 UB6HP31685‐05‐00 “Public Health Training Centers.” The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
    
                This training was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $400,000 with 100% funded by HRSA/HHS and
                    0% funded by nongovernment source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
    
        
    

        
    * Yale School of Public Health, Office of Public Health Practice, a New England Public Health Training Center partner, is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. All CHES credit inquiries are managed by YSPH
    

    





    

    


    
Registration

    

    
Select the Enroll Me button below to register for this recording. If you have any trouble accessing the recording, contact support@nephtc.org.

    
Acknowledgement: This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of award 2 UB6HP31685‐05‐00 “Public Health Training Centers.” The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
    


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