Mold and Moisture
Moisture problems in the home can result in the growth of mold increasing the risk of allergic illnesses and asthma attacks.
Lead Hazards
Lead exposure is a serious health threat to children and women of child-bearing age.
Safety and Pesticides
Preventing injuries and keeping hazardous products away from children ensures a safe and healthy home environment.
Cleaning Up
Keeping your home clean and properly maintained is critical to having a safe and healthy home.
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Featured Item
A healthy home assessment by a trained professional can help uncover hidden hazards in your home. Watch this video to see the Vasquez family’s story!
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Resources / Training
The North Carolina Healthy Homes program works to creates resources that are helpful for parents, homeowners, renters and professionals to promote safe and healthy places to live.
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Get in touch
We look forward to hearing from you, no matter the subject. For contacting us please use our contact page or the info below.Phone: (336) 641-3771
Email: pcox@co.guilford.nc.us
News and Views
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MAY IS ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH
Have you been sniffing and sneezing a lot more this spring? Maybe it’s allergies, maybe its asthma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), asthma affects more than 20 million Americans. Asthma is a condition that causes...
May 8, 2012
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Calendar of Events
Healthy Homes Related Awareness Months January National Radon Action Month (http://www.epa.gov/radon/nram/)
February National “Care About Your Indoor Air” Month Burn Awareness Week Burn Awareness
March Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month October 18, 2010
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Why do healthy homes matter?
A. There are many health conditions that are influenced by your home, such as respiratory infections, asthma, injuries and burns, reactions to extreme cold and extreme heat, irritations, allergy, rashes, poisonings, asphyxiation, neurotoxic... August 3, 2009
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